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That makes choosing the finest wines of the year from thousands of candidates an excruciatingly difficult — and delicious — task.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our list of the Top 100 wines of 2019 includes expensive bottles as well as many great deals. But value is relative. Like art, antiques, 11-course dinners, and Warriors playoff tickets, wines are worth what the market is willing to pay. It’s hard to feel sticker shock about a $70 Sonoma Pinot Noir when a Burgundy of equal quality costs three times that much. And top-tier Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons sell for $250 or more, so by comparison, Sonoma’s finest are true bargains. That calls for an end-of-year toast to a fabulously diverse wine region that produces something for everyone, across all price levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>METHODOLOGY\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Healdsburg-based wine critic Linda Murphy selected the Top 100 Wines of 2019 based on her yearlong tastings at wineries and of samples sent to her, as well as her blind tastings at wine competitions including \u003cem>The Press Democrat 2019 North Coast Wine Challenge\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A former managing editor of \u003cem>Sonoma Magazine\u003c/em>, Murphy writes the LikeWine feature in each issue, was the founding editor of the San Francisco Chronicle wine section (earning two James Beard Awards), and contributes to \u003cem>The Press Democrat\u003c/em>, \u003ca>jancisrobinson.com\u003c/a>, and \u003cem>Decanter\u003c/em> magazine, among other publications. She’s evaluated Sonoma wines for 30 years in a professional capacity but always has the consumer in mind with her recommendations. Not all expensive wines are worth their price, and many value-priced wines deliver far more interest than their price would suggest. This philosophy is reflected in our Top 100 Wines choices. Something for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Only wines produced from Sonoma County-grown grapes, by wineries located in the county, are eligible for the Top 100. All wines were tasted in 2019, and some may no longer be available at time of publication. Fine wines sell fast, so if you can’t find a particular Top 100 wine, contact the producers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They just might have a few extra bottles on hand or can direct you to retailers and restaurants that have the wine in stock.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while this option isn’t for everyone, consider joining the wine clubs of wineries that appear on our Top 100 list every year. Their wines are consistently good, and in most cases great — and club members get first crack at purchasing them, often at discounts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135866\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135866\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>SPARKLING\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flaunt Wine Co.\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>NV Brut Sonoma County Sparkling Wine $48\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> This is Dianna Novy Lee’s personal project, following the sale of the Siduri Wines brand she founded with her husband, Adam Lee (now owned by Jackson Family Wines). Flaunt, an elegant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, offers crisp green apple and citrus flavors enhanced by hints of brioche, almond skin, and toast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards \u003cem>NV Carneros Blanc de Noirs $22 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>This moderately rich yet also racy wine scored 99 points and was voted best of class at the 2019 North Coast Wine Challenge (NCWC). It’s predominantly Pinot Noir with a splash of Chardonnay, and while its delicate pink color suggests a delicate wine, under that lacy veil lurks vibrant red berry, cherry, and strawberry aromas and flavors, and a gentle creaminess in the mid-palate. The finish is pert and persistent, the value excellent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Inman Family Wines \u003cem>2016 OGV Estate Russian River Valley Brut Rosé $68 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Kathleen and Simon Inman’s OGV vineyard at the intersection of Piner and Olivet roads is the sole source for this fine, focused, 100% Pinot Noir sparkler. Delicate yeastiness and a hint of vanilla add interest to the crisp raspberry, citrus, and clementine personality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Iron Horse Vineyards \u003cem>2014 Green Valley of Russian River Valley Classic Vintage Brut $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Vintage after vintage, Iron Horse’s flagship wine shines at an attractive price for refined fizz. The aroma is of fresh-baked bread, green apple, and citrus. The palate is compact and dry, with firm structure, tiny bubbles, and hints of Meyer lemon and Asian pear. It’s elegance in a glass, as Champagne-like as California sparkling wine can be, yet with sunny Sonoma fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kokomo Winery \u003cem>2014 Peters Vineyard Sonoma Coast Blanc de Blancs $58\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Grower and winery partner Randy Peters’ Chardonnay grapes from the cool Sonoma coast are the foundation of this wine. It spent some time in neutral oak barrels as a still wine and was fermented and aged on the spent yeast cells for two years. As a result, notes of brioche and hazelnut complement the Meyer lemon and white peach fruit, embraced by nervy acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Longboard Vineyards \u003cem>NV Russian River Valley Brut Rosé $50 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Fizz runs through the veins of Longboard owner and winemaker Oded Shakked. A former sparkling winemaker for J. Vineyards & Winery, he sells three bubblies at his Healdsburg cellar. This one is gorgeous in its strawberry color and fresh-fruit flavors. Fermentation of the grapes in neutral oak barrels help soften the crunchy natural acidity, and aging on the yeast cells add complexity and toasty mouthfeel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards \u003cem>2014 Russian River Valley Winemaker’s Release Grand Cuvée $43 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Vine Hill Ranch Chardonnay (60%) and Owsley Vineyard Pinot Noir meld beautifully in this dry, four-year-aged sparkler with Champagne structure and sunny green apple and citrus flavor. Accents of brioche, yeast, and macadamia nut add complexity to Sonoma-Cutrer’s first sparkling wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135869\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/belden-barns-adam-decker/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135869\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135869\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker.png 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker-160x96.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker-800x478.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker-768x459.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belden Barns vineyards. \u003ccite>(Adam Decker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>SAUVIGNON BLANC\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aperture Cellars \u003cem>2018 Dry Stack Vineyard Bennett Valley Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> On Old Redwood Highway south of Healdsburg, Jesse Katz is developing a winery and visitor center on land he purchased from the Ponzo family in 2016. Zinfandel was planted there in 1912, and it remains today alongside new plantings of Bordeaux red grapes. Yet when it comes to white Bordeaux — Sauvignon Blanc blended with Semillon — Katz looks to the cooler Bennett Valley east of Santa Rosa. This full-flavored, barrel-fermented wine delivers waves of green-flesh melon, white peach, and citrus, finishing with spice and tension.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Belden Barns \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc $28\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> At once bold and crisp, this unfiltered wine from Nate and Lauren Belden is luscious and exotic, with white peach, ruby grapefruit, pineapple, and lemon-zest character. It finishes with lingering flavors and mouthwatering acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Davis Bynum \u003cem>2018 Virginia’s Block Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Gentle fresh-herb and freshgrass notes add interest to the succulent kiwi fruit, lime, and tropical flavors. Winemaker Greg Morthole aged approximately 60% of the wine in neutral oak and acacia barrels, which enhanced the mouthfeel without interfering with the wine’s vibrancy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dry Creek Vineyard \u003cem>2018 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $20 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Sauvignon Musque and Sauvignon Gris join traditional Sauvignon Blanc grapes in this full-flavored wine with lemon- lime, tropical fruit, nectarine, and honeydew-melon aromas and flavors. A small portion of the wine was aged in chestnut, acacia, and French oak barrels, slightly softening the natural acidity of the grapes while adding a layer of complexity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Geyser Peak Winery \u003cem>2018 Winemaker Selection Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $24 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Styled very much like a Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, this wine has energetic acidity and vibrant grapefruit, passion fruit, fresh-cut grass, and lime aromas and flavors. A bit of Gewürztraminer adds floral and spice notes. Best of show white-wine winner at NCWC.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>MacLeod Family Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Indian Springs Ranch Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc $24\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The MacLeod family’s Kenwood ranch delivers a crisp, classy Sauvignon Blanc year after year. The 2018 bottling is loaded with lemon, lime, white peach, and honeydew melon goodness, finishing long and juicy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saini Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $23\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Inviting aromas of jasmine, lemon verbena, and fresh-cut grass lead to a crisp palate of lemon-lime, grapefruit, and honeydew melon. It’s the sort of balanced, vibrant wine that works beautifully as a sipper and as a mate for shellfish, grilled fish, and roast chicken.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135865\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135865\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>CHARDONNAY\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ferrari-Carano \u003cem>2017 Sonoma County Chardonnay $23\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Bargain alert. This Dry Creek Valley winery does great things with its reserve, site-specific, and mountain-grown wines, yet this county-appellation Chardonnay stands out as a wonder for its price (typically discounted at chain stores). A full-bodied yet elegant wine, it charms with aromas and flavors of citrus, pear, white peach, apple, graham cracker, and vanilla.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flanagan Wines \u003cem>2016 Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay $68\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This is a textural wonder, made from grapes grown in Kent Ritchie’s vineyard, where plantings date to the early 1970s. The wine is elegant, multilayered, and mouth-filling in a beautifully subtle way, with green apple and Asian pear aromas and flavors enhanced by subtle oak spice. The crisp finish goes on and on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery \u003cem>2016 Russian River Valley Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The Pellegrini family planted this vineyard in 1976 on a benchland in the Santa Rosa Plain, and the grapes have been highly prized ever since. Gary Farrell winemaker Theresa Heredia’s version of Olivet Lane Chardonnay is crisp and complex, with nuances of apple, tangerine, curd, and brioche. It’s medium- full-bodied and gently oaked, and has a long, satisfying finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hartford Family Wines \u003cem>2016 Three Jacks Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here is a Chardonnay that has both power and purity. It’s full-bodied and rich, with peach, Meyer lemon, guava, and fresh-baked bread character, and a thread of minerality running from the aroma through the finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>LaRue Wines \u003cem>2017 Charles Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Katy Wilson is a noted winemaking consultant and taps some of her favorite vineyards for her own brand, named for her great-grandmother, Veona LaRue Newell. From the Heintz Vineyard, located east of Occidental, Wilson achieved a fruit-filled, flavorful wine at just 12.5% alcohol. Striking minerality and acidity plump the Meyer lemon and green apple flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>MacRostie \u003cem>2017 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Multiple vineyards, including Sangiacomo, Dutton Ranch, and Steve MacRostie’s own Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, combine in an exceptional wine for the price and vineyard pedigree. A mélange of lemon meringue pie, pineapple, blood orange, and baked apple is supported by caramel and spice notes from oak aging.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramey Wine Cellars \u003cem>2016 Westside Farms Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Chardonnay master David Ramey and his wife, Carla, own just one vineyard and this is it: Westside Farms on Healdsburg’s Westside Road. This wine offers generous aromas and flavors of pear, Fuji apple, and citrus, plus a touch of flint. Oak fermentation and aging add spice and mouth-filling texture to this complex wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sangiacomo Family Wines \u003cem>2017 Home Ranch Carneros Chardonnay $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The Sangiacomo family has farmed in Sonoma for more than 50 years, custom-grooming their vineyards for winery clients. Beginning in 2016, the Sangiacomos began producing their own wines — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon — with James MacPhail as their winemaker. This wine is representative of their style: vibrant citrus and green apple character, judicious use of oak as a seasoning to build texture, and palate-cleansing acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sojourn \u003cem>2017 Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This is a rich, juicy wine, powerful yet pure, with poached pear, pineapple, white peach, and citrus aromas and flavors. Fruit from Durell, an iconic Sonoma vineyard, is sold to several producers. At Sojourn, those grapes become a crowd-pleasing wine with toasty oak on the lingering finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thirty-Seven Wines \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Coast Reserve Chardonnay $36\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine scored a whopping 98 points and was voted best of class at NCWC. There is some toasty oak on the aroma and finish, which brackets the scintillating lemon curd, green melon, and Granny Smith fruit. Brisk more than luscious, it’s a mouthwatering rendition of coastal Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Three Sticks \u003cem>2017 Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Three Sticks proprietor Bill Price purchased Durell Vineyard 20 years ago and takes grapes from the oldest blocks in the site, in the hills above Sonoma Valley, for his Chardonnay. Full-bodied and remarkably complex, it delivers a mouthful of green apple, Asian pear, white peach, and citrus flavors, finishing with a hint of oak and juicy acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trombetta Family Wines \u003cem>2017 Gap’s Crown Petaluma Gap Chardonnay $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winemaker Erica Stancliff and her parents, Rickey and Roger Stancliff, are among the new rock stars in Sonoma winemaking — as evidenced by this exceptional Chardonnay, which combines vibrant lemon curd and tropical fruit with light-handed oak influence and sturdy structure. Delicious now, it’s also worthy of cellaring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135864\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135864\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>OTHER WHITES\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Barber Cellars \u003cem>2018 Rougissant Keller Estate Petaluma Gap Pinot Gris $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Alsatian in style, this wine is invitingly aromatic, with acacia blossom, lemon, and mandarinorange scents. The palate is dry, nog sweet, with crisp pear and white peach flavors, and a hint of honey on the racy finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cline Cellars \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Coast Estate Pinot Gris $15\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Spicy and fruity, this is a fun quaffer, particularly for its price. Light amber in color (typical of the varietal) and florally aromatic, it gushes with clementine, grapefruit, and green apple flavors, and finishes with a hint of honey and brisk acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Comstock Wines \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Viognier $42\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winemaker Chris Russi has a deft hand with Viognier, and it shows in this pretty wine with inviting honeysuckle aromas and juicy pear and white-peach flavors — and without the alcohol heat of some Viogniers. It’s both rich and refreshing, with wonderful balance and a lingering finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Estate Carneros Pinot Blanc $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Among the bold, generously flavored white wines in the sweepstakes round at NCWC, this Alsatian varietal stood out for its delicate balance, medium-light body, and spiced apple, Asian pear, and citrus zest palate. It’s incredibly crisp, refreshing, and a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Rickards Winery \u003cem>2018 Salem Ranch Dry Creek Valley Viognier $28\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This NCWC best-of-class winner was partially fermented in neutral oak, adding texture and body, without any toastiness to mask the honeysuckle and white-blossom aromas. Bright pear, apple, and white peach are the palate stars, with citrus notes on the clean finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gundlach Bundschu \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Valley Gewürztraminer $27\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This exotic wine is a perennial on the Top 100 list, and one of the finest Gewürztraminers made in California. From the rose petal, ginger, and lychee aromas to the juicy mouthful of pear, apple, and citrus flavors, it has a sense of sweetness from the ripe fruit, yet is remarkably dry and crisp.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leo Steen\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>2018 Saini Farms Dry Creek Valley Chenin Blanc $18\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> It took a Danish native, Leo Steen Hansen, to find one of the few plantings of premium Chenin Blanc in Northern California and bring it to glory in the bottle. The white flower and white pepper aromas and sunny peach, pear, and citrus flavors come from vines planted 40 years ago. The finish offers mouthwatering acidity and a hint of minerality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Peterson Winery\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>2017 Bradford Mountain Estate Dry Creek Valley 3V White Wine Blend $28\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> The three Vs — Vermentino, Vernaccia, and Verdelho – combine in this lip-smacking wine. Crunchy apple, pear, and citrus dominate the palate, with background notes of pineapple, guava, and green apple. Proprietor Fred Peterson is known largely for his red wines, yet this brilliant white is a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ram’s Gate Winery \u003cem>2018 Carneros Estate Pinot Blanc $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Joe Nielsen, formerly of Donelan Family Wines, joined Ram’s Gate in summer 2018 as director of winemaking. Right out of the gate, he released this crisp, floral, and textured white wine. Aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak, it has laser-like acidity supporting the complex lemon, lime, peach, and grapefruit palate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thirty-Seven Wines \u003cem>2017 Sonoma Coast Albarino $22\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Al and Lisa Brayton own a vineyard on Highway 37. Winemaker Shane Finley produced this tangy, slightly mineral, medium-bodied wine that brims with peach, apricot, and cantaloupe flavor. Crackling acidity refreshes after each sip. A true crowd-pleaser.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135863\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1202px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine5/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135863\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135863\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1202\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5.jpg 1202w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dutton-Goldfield Winery \u003ccite>(Courtesy photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>ROSÉ\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Balletto \u003cem>2018 Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir $20\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winemaker Anthony Beckman says rosé should be fun to drink, and this one is. With its eye-catching salmon color, aromas and flavors of just-picked strawberry and watermelon, and mouth-cleansing acidity, what’s not to like? Simply delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alexander Valley Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Alexander Valley Dry Rosé of Sangiovese $16\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> AVV was well ahead of the rosé surge, first making this wine in 2006 from the Italian variety Sangiovese. Affable and very affordable, it’s lush in watermelon, raspberry, and nectarine fruit, with a snappy, spicy finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dutton-Goldfield \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Whole clusters of Pinot Noir were crushed by foot to gently extract the juice and retain vivid rose petal and red-fruit aromas. After fermentation, the resulting wine has a tangy quality, with pure red raspberry, Queen Anne cherry, and wild strawberry personality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Imagery Estate Winery \u003cem>2018 Serres Ranch Sonoma Valley Aleatico Rosé $27\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here’s something different in pink wine: A rose-petal-scented, spicy, red-cherry-inflected dry rosé made from the Italian red grape Aleatico. Winemaker Jamie Benziger has taken the winemaking reins from her father, Joe, and here she’s replicated a classic central-Italy Aleatico wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Inman Family Wines \u003cem>2018 Russian River Valley Endless Crush Pratt Vine Hill Vineyard Rosé $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> One of Kathleen Inman’s three still Pinot Noir rosés from 2018, this one offers juicy watermelon, cherry aromas, and a flavorful yet elegant palate of crisp berry, cherry, red melon, and white-peach flavors. There is a minerally edge to this mouthwatering, classy wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Rickards Winery \u003cem>2018 Alexander Valley Ava Rae Rosé of Grenache $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This delicate-pink wine won the best of show rosé award (98 points) at NCWC. Some rosés try too hard to be fruity and rich, but this one more closely resembles the wines of Provence: dry and crisp. Named for winemaker Blaine Brazil’s daughter, it offers notes of watermelon, dried cherry, and wild strawberry, and an energetic finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rodney Strong Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Pretty, tangy, and tasty. That’s shorthand for this dry blush wine with watermelon, strawberry, and blood orange personality. It is juicy and crisp, ideal with lighter-bodied dishes — and with the mashup of a Thanksgiving feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Grenachista \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Valley Rosé of Grenache Noir $24\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Peter Mathis’ vineyard in Sonoma Valley contributed the grapes to this wine, which has zippy acidity, bright red fruit, and an intriguing herbs-de-Provence edge. Winemaker Casey Graybehl goes by the name the Grenachista and produces several different bottlings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Three Sticks Wines \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Coast Casteñada Limited Release Rosé $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Medium-bodied and the color of a just-sliced watermelon, this 14% alcohol, bold Rhône-style blend of Syrah, Grenache, and other grapes delivers bright strawberry, raspberry, blood orange, and cherry liqueur flavors, and finishes tangy and refreshing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135862\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine6/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135862\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135862\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-800x517.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-768x496.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-1020x659.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-1200x775.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pinot Noir grapes \u003ccite>(Shana Bull)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>PINOT NOIR\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Anthill Farms Winery \u003cem>2016 Harmony Lane Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $50\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Mates David Low, Anthony Filiberti, and Web Marquez are behind this small-production brand, focused on single-vineyard bottlings. They sourced the 3-acre Harmony Lane Vineyard, between Occidental and Graton, for this wine, which is floral in aroma and crisp on the palate. Vibrant red and black cherry, gentle oak spice, and suave tannins make for a gorgeous Pinot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Balletto Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $30 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Bright and lively, this wine has aromas and flavors of violets, Asian spice, red cherry, raspberry, and cola. Generously flavored yet fresh — and at just 13.9% alcohol — it’s a medium-bodied, solid expression of Russian River Valley Pinot, at an easy-to-swallow price in a super-competitive field.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Benovia Winery \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This producer’s Cohn Vineyard, La Pommeraie, and Tilton Hill Pinot Noirs are exceptional. And pricey ($75). And difficult to acquire, if you’re not a wine club member. For a taste of Benovia at a lower price and with a greater chance for finding it, check out this Russian River Valley blend. It delivers concentrated blackberry and red plum flavors, spice, crisp acidity, and a mouthful of pleasure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cartograph Wines \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Alan Baker and Serena Lourie are the couple behind Cartograph, a passion project they started after careers in other fields. They own one Russian River Valley vineyard and purchase from others, including sites in Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. Their Russian River Valley bottling is the star of the vintage, sporting lovely cherry and raspberry fruit, vivid Asian spice and savory herbs and cola. Textbook RRV Pinot Noir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>DeLoach Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Russian River Valley OFS Pinot Noir $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here’s a wine that delivers everything a lover of Sonoma Pinot Noir could want: Mouth-filling cherry, raspberry, and black currant fruit, Asian spice, supple tannins, and a vibrantly clean finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dutton-Goldfield \u003cem>2016 Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $68\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This seductive and remarkably fresh-tasting wine (13.5% alcohol) has supple tannins caressing the buoyant boysenberry, dark cherry, black raspberry, and baking-spice flavors. It’s a yin-yang contrast of savory aromas, juicy fruit flavors, and brisk acidity — a triumphant example of Sonoma County Pinot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Emeritus Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Russian River Valley Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir $44\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Emeritus founder Brice Cutrer Jones (he also started Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards) brought in his daughter, Mari Jones, as partner and COO and hired winemaker Dave Lattin, formerly of Kuleto Estate. The pairing is simpatico and the wines have never been better. Hallberg, an estate vineyard, produced this perfumed, medium-full-bodied wine showing bright black cherry fruit, savory spice, smooth tannins, and palate- cleansing acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fulcrum Wines \u003cem>2017 Carneros Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir $63\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> David Rossi commutes from New York to Sonoma multiple times a year to fulfill his desire to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. No absentee owner, Rossi makes the wines himself in Sonoma and has a tasting room downtown. This wine shows the dark-fruit side of Pinot (boysenberry and black cherry). It’s lush and spicy, with a long, rewarding finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jacklyn Renee Wines \u003cem>2016 Bacigalupi Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $54\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here is a winemaker to watch: Jackie van Sant Downes, a Texas transplant whose day job is assistant winemaker at Comstock Wines in Healdsburg. In her spare time, she produces Pinot and Chardonnay for her own label, and this effort is sleek and polished, with vibrant cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, and cola character.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Bucher Wines \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Bucher Vineyard Pommard Clone Pinot Noir $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Voluptuous and mouth-filling, this bold wine will win over a legion of fans for its bright, juicy red fruit and rewarding texture. Beyond its instant approachability, it’s a serious wine with the tannic and acid structure to age beautifully for another five years or more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Cage Cellars \u003cem>2017 Petaluma Gap El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir $49\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Roger and Donna Beery and their kids left Texas and Colorado behind to make wine in Healdsburg. Pinot Noir was their major attraction to Sonoma; without vineyards of their own, they purchased grapes and hit the jackpot with Pinot from Keller Estate. This wine has wonderful structure, juicy ripe cherry/berry fruit, low-profile oak, and snappy spice. Delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keller Estate Winery \u003cem>2016 Petaluma Gap El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> El Coro (the chorus) is Keller Estate’s Pinot Noir vineyard, located east of Petaluma and in the recently established Petaluma Gap AVA. The 2016 is vivacious and aromatic, with forest floor and dried herbs accenting the nicely ripened red and black fruit. Supple and crisp at the same time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Papapietro Perry Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This Healdsburg winery produces several fine Pinot Noirs, including vineyard-designates, yet this multisite blend from the 2016 vintage is scintillating and succulent. Pomegranate and Bing cherry aromas and flavors stand out, as well as the keen balance of fruit, tannin, oak-derived texture, and lingering finish. It should please any Pinot crowd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tongue Dancer Wines \u003cem>2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $39\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> After selling his eponymous wine brand to Hess Collection in 2011, James MacPhail launched Tongue Dancer in 2013 with his wife, Kerry, at their Healdsburg winery. The Placido, Putnam, and van der Kamp vineyards are the sources for this charming wine with luscious red and black cherry flavors, hints of cola and toast, silky tannins, and a super-fresh finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135861\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2048px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine7/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135861\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135861\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leo Steen of Leo Steen Wines \u003ccite>(Courtesy photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>RHÔNE- STYLE REDS\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Anaba Wines \u003cem>2016 Bismark Vineyard Moon Mountain District Syrah $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> There is a Pinot Noir-like silkiness to the texture of this wine, yet it’s certainly Syrah in aroma and flavor. It’s loaded with classic blackberry, blueberry, herbes de Provence, white pepper, and roasted-meat notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Benovia \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Mountain Grenache $42\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Widely known as a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producer, Benovia also flirts with Grenache and Zinfandel. Winemaker/partner Mike Sullivan grew up on Sonoma Mountain, and this wine comes from his family’s Four Brothers Vineyard there. It shows the polished side of Grenache, yet is layered and complex, with savory herbs and saddle leather notes accenting the bright red fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enkidu Wine \u003cem>2017 Sonoma County E Cuvee JM $20\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> A best of class winner at NCWC, this wine delivers tremendous value. The “E” represents everyday- drinking wines at affordable prices, and this Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre blend fits the bill beautifully. Not nearly as powerful and rich as other wines on this list, it provides a refreshing counterpoint, with floral aromas and bright blueberry and dark cherry flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Eric Kent Wine Cellars \u003cem>2016 Las Madres Vineyard Carneros Syrah $44\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Owners Kent Humphrey and Colleen Teitgen produce small lots of cool-climate-grown wines. This one has savory herbs and pepper sprinkled over the juicy blackberry and dark cherry fruit. It’s deep, concentrated, and built for aging in the cellar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flanagan Wines \u003cem>2016 Bennett Valley Syrah $75\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Fasten your seatbelts for this powerful, 15.5% alcohol wine that’s a mouthful of bold dark fruit. Typical of Rhône Valley Syrahs, it has accents of bacon fat, pepper, lavender, and dried herbs, and the acidity keeps it fresh-tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ledson Winery & Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Valley Estate Mes Trois Amours $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Three of winery owner Steve Ledson’s vinous “loves” — Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre —comprise this southern Rhône-style blend. Luxurious mouthfeel, ripe dark cherry, plum flavors, and a spicy, peppery finish make it a complex and complete treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leo Steen Wines \u003cem>2017 Provisor Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Grenache $36\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Leo Steen Hansen loves Grenache as much as he does Chenin Blanc. His devotion to the Rhône Valley red shows in this medium-fullbodied wine with juicy cherry and strawberry flavors and a vibrancy that can get lost in Grenache’s tendency to get overripe in the vineyard. It’s a crisp, juicy wine seasoned with white pepper and dried flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ridge Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Ridge’s Geyserville winery outpost is best known for Zinfandels, many of which have a splash of Petite Sirah in them. This 100 percent varietal wine deserves stand-alone status, for its savory character, well-mannered plum, blackberry, and blueberry fruit, and supple texture not often found in wines made from the notso- petite grape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rockpile Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Buffalo Hollow Rockpile Petite Sirah $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Named for a wood-carved buffalo that overlooks the vineyard, this best of class winner at NCWC is a big, brawny wine with voluptuously ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit and sturdy, earthy tannins. Hints of espresso and black pepper spice up the midpalate and finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135860\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine8/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135860\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135860\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8.jpeg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice Sutro of Sutro Wine Co \u003ccite>(Kelsey Anne Jones)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>MERLOT\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gundlach Bundschu \u003cem>2015 Sonoma Valley Merlot $35\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> One of the pioneers of Sonoma Valley Merlot, GunBun continues its mastery of the grape with this understated wine. Medium- bodied and balanced, it has a dark-cherry base accented by licorice and raspberry liqueur. Supple but not soft tannins provide structure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kokomo Winery \u003cem>2016 Pauline’s Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Merlot $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The vineyard, across Dry Creek Road from the Kokomo winery, is farmed by Randy Peters. He was born on the property and named it after his late mother, Pauline. The wine is lush, spicy, and loaded with ripe plum and black cherry fruit. There’s enough tannic structure to keep it lively for five years or more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>La Storia by Trentadue \u003cem>2016 Block 500 Alexander Valley Merlot $34\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Merlot comprises 94% of this wine; the remainder is Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and unusually, Sangiovese and Syrah. No matter the mix, it’s a decadent wine with a dark-chocolate complement to juicy plum and black cherry fruit and suave tannins. A best of class selection at NCWC.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Medlock Ames \u003cem>2015 Heritage Alexander Valley Merlot $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Ames Morison, winemaker/partner at this Chalk Hill-area winery, produces wonderful Merlots every vintage. For the 2015, he blended in 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, which added tannic structure and body to Merlot’s juicy-plum profile. Delicious now, it also has the bones to improve with cellaring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>St. Francis Vineyards & Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Valley Reserve Merlot $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winery founder Joe Martin was one of the first to plant Merlot in Sonoma Valley. He died in 2015 , yet the legacy of making Merlot lives. Winemaker Chris Louton blended Malbec with Merlot in this generous wine, which delivers rich dark-fruit and espresso character, balanced by brisk acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sutro Wine Co.\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>2016 Warnecke Ranch Alexander Valley Merlot $35\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> Alice and Eliot Sutro produce wines from her family’s Warnecke Ranch, and this Merlot is a marvel in moderation and pleasure. Bright acidity supports the plump red plum and cherry fruit, the tannins are polished, and the finish is refreshingly vibrant. Merlot haters, take note: Try this wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135859\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine9/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135859\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135859\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1264\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-160x101.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-800x506.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-768x485.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-1020x645.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-1200x758.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vineyards turn above Alexander Valley. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>CABERNET SAUVIGNON\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>N Arbor Bench Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Janet Hart has grown grapes in her Dry Creek Valley vineyard for more than three decades, and now produces her own wines from there. This full-bodied, dark-fruited Cab, which scored 96 points at NCWC, is rich yet refined, with silky tannins and a slight herbal shading for added interest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buena Vista Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $75\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Director of Winemaking Brian Maloney selected grapes grown throughout the county for this top-flight wine. It’s big-bodied and sumptuous, packed with black currant and plum fruit, dark chocolate, and dried-herb notes, and a refreshing finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cannonball \u003cem>2016 ELEVEN Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Healdsburg-based Cannonball’s flagship is a California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon that has broad distribution and sells for around $15. Winemaker Ondine Chattan blended wine lots from the best barrels for this ultra-premium Cab, which offers rich dark cherry fruit and hints of chocolate, forest floor, and cedar. It’s a big-league effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flambeaux Wine \u003cem>2015 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The Murray family, New Orleans natives, found a new home in Dry Creek Valley and named their wine brand after the Flambeaux torch bearers of Mardi Gras. Their Cabernet is firmly structured yet fleshy, with vibrant red cherry and boysenberry fruit inflected with dried herbs and cedar. Classic and classy, and with ideal ripeness and balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Garden Creek Vineyards \u003cem>2012 Alexander Valley Tesserae $100\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Owner/winemakers Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller give their Cabernets three to four years more barrel and bottle aging than most California producers, believing the wines need time to settle and show their best stuff. This current-vintage 2012 is elegant and refined, Cabernet Sauvignondominant and blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Ready to drink now, it should remain fresh-tasting for another decade or so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Legacy \u003cem>2013 Alexander Valley Red Wine $100\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> From Jackson Family Wines, this Jess Jackson-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot was grown on the company’s Jimtown and Alexander Mountain vineyards, at elevations of up to 2,400 feet. Although it’s not labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon, it could be, with that variety comprising 87% of the blend. Layered and so seamless that no one characteristic sticks out from the others, its solid tannin and acid structure suggest cellar longevity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rodney Strong Vineyards \u003cem>2015 Sonoma County Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> There’s a lot of wine here for the price, and it’s arguably the winery’s finest Reserve Cabernet ever. A relatively new addition to the blend is fruit from the mountainous Cooley Ranch north of Alexander Valley; astute matching of oak barrels to those intense grapes works beautifully. The wine is polished and structured, with succulent dark fruit and hints of fresh herbs and cocoa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sebastiani Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> With a 96-point score at NCWC, this wine offers a ton of flavor for the buck. Concentrated, almost jammy red and black fruit is wrapped in velvety tannins and accented hints of fresh-turned earth (a positive trait for Cab), leafy herbs, and oak spice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Simi Winery \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Want an easy-drinking, easy-onthe- pocketbook Cab that’s still complex? Simi hits the mark with this 13.5% alcohol wine with a keen mix of juicy red and black fruit, vanillin oak, coffee bean, and cocoa elements. Mediumfull- bodied and lively.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135858\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine10/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135858\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135858\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10.jpeg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-1020x681.jpeg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zinfandel vines \u003ccite>(Erik Castro)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>ZINFANDEL\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>deLorimier \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Primitivo $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Primitivo is genetically similar to Zinfandel, with DNA fingerprinting showing the grapes are clones of the Croatian variety Crljenak. Whatever its provenance, this wine has rich oak notes framing the juicy, brambly black raspberry fruit. The tannins are smooth, the finish long and spicy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Papapietro Perry Winery \u003cem>2016 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winery staff casually refer to this wine as “zino,” because it has a Zinfandel aroma and flavor profile and the supple, mouthwatering personality of Pinot Noir. It’s a pretty rather than potent wine, with racy acidity, juicy red and black cherry fruit, and hints of brown spice, cocoa, and vanilla. Zin haters, give it a try.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rockpile Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Rockpile Ranch Reserve Zinfandel $72\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine gave St. Francis Tres Viejos Zinfandel a run for its money at NCWC, scoring 97 points. Deep ruby in color, it features black fruit — blackberry and black plum — with caramel, Indian spice, brown sugar, and toasty oak notes. The finish is satiny and lingering, the structure solid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>St. Francis Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Tres Viejos Old Vines Zinfandel $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine hit the jackpot at NCWC, scoring 99 points, and winning best of show red wine and best wine of the competition. Winemaker Katie Madigan blended grapes from three heritage vineyards (“three old ones”), in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Valley. The result: a complete and polished wine with vibrant, brambly raspberry and dark cherry flavors, Asian spice, and a long finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Seghesio Family Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Sonoma County Zinfandel $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Seghesio produces myriad Zinfandels, across many sites and price points, yet this Sonoma County blend is the flagship, widely available and priced just right. It’s juicy and supple, with brambly raspberry and boysenberry fruit and hints of vanilla and cocoa. It goes down easy, thanks to its moderate (for Zinfandel) 14.8% alcohol.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tom Mackey Cellars \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Tom Mackey was the winemaker at St. Francis for 30 years, mentoring Katie Madigan, also a winner in this category, and co-winemaker Chris Louton. After retiring Mackey founded his own brand, with partner Clyde Galatine, focusing on red wines from Sonoma Valley. This one has wonderful acidity and tangy freshness accompanying the raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry aromas and flavors. Balanced and medium-bodied, it finishes with a hint of peppery spice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Zialena Winery \u003cem>2015 Alexander Valley Zinfandel $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The winery is relatively new, yet the Mazzoni family has farmed in Alexander Valley for a century. Siblings Mike and Lisa Mazzoni own and operate Zialena, and their Zinfandels have been top-notch. The 2015 has an intense pepper quality, spicing up the rich dark cherry and raspberry fruit. Mouth-filling texture and a refreshing finish complete the complex package.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135857\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine11/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135857\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135857\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Imagery Estate winemaker Jamie Benziger \u003ccite>(Courtesy photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>OTHER REDS\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alexander Valley Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Alexander Valley Homestead Red Blend $23\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Value lovers should seek out this blend of red varieties grown on AVV’s estate. Longtime winemaker Kevin Hall selected Merlot to anchor the blend, adding Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah to create a sum greater than its parts. It’s floral, juicy, and spicy, with good tannic grip. Drink up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aperture \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Red Blend $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This is a scintillating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc from proprietor Jesse Katz. Aromas of violets and crushed rock are followed by vibrant, juicy flavors of dark cherry and boysenberry. The tannins are mature and supple, showing nary a hint of astringency, yet the structure is solid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Arbor Bench Vineyards \u003cem>2015 Dry Creek Valley Malbec $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This best of class winner at NCWC has intense blackberry, blueberry, and spice cake aromas and flavors, plus traces of thyme, vanilla, and lavender. It’s an opulent style, balanced by palate-whisking acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dry Creek Vineyard \u003cem>2016 Dry Creek Valley Red Meritage $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> It’s not often that a Meritage wine at this price has so much poise and complexity. With a supple Merlot base, it’s ready to enjoy now yet will still develop over the next five years. Mocha, cola, dark cherry, and plum paint the palate; the tannins are mouth-coating yet with a proper bite, and the finish is long and cleansing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Imagery Estate Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Sangiovese $42\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This version of Tuscan Chianti has the classic Old World red cherry, tomato leaf, and high acidity of Italian Sangiovese, but also a New World generosity of ripe fruit. This one’s a youngster, delicious now and also likely to gain density and complexity with another year in the bottle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saini Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Dry Creek Valley Estate Angelo’s Paint Brush $35\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine is an homage to field blend red wines made in Sonoma’s early days. A blend of Carignane, Sangiovese, and Grenache, it’s rewarding in its lively cherry and berry fruit, hint of vanilla from oak aging, and mouth-filling texture. Medium-full-bodied, it closes with vibrant acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sassoferrato \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Monte de Ferro $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Named for winemaker Matt Smith’s ancestral home in Italy, this 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese, was a best of class wine at NCWC. A New World version of a Super Tuscan, its Cabernet character shows in the cedar and black currant aromas and flavors. Rose-petal, spice, and herbal complexity come from Cab Franc and Sangiovese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135856\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/merryedwards_wines-jpg-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135856\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135856\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-1200x783.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An array of wines made by Merry Edwards. \u003ccite>(Ben Miller)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>DESSERT WINES\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Loxton Cellars \u003cem>2008 Sonoma Valley Decada Tawny Syrah $40/375ml\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Every year, Chris Loxton produces one barrel of a Port-style wine and puts it away for 10 years, allowing the liquid to slowly oxidize and thus concentrate the flavors. Typical of an Australian Shiraz tawny port (Loxton is an Aussie), this one melds caramel, roasted nut, and baking spice elements into an amber-colored, medium-sweet, after-dinner treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Merry Edwards Winery \u003cem>2014 Russian River Valley Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc $48/375ml\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> In February 2019, Edwards sold her company to Louis Roederer. Whether the French Champagne company (with a Pinot Noir outpost in Anderson Valley) will continue to produce this dessert wine remains to be seen, but it would be a shame not to continue making this marvel. It’s rich in crème brûlée, grilled Meyer lemon, poached peach, and ginger character, with bracing acidity to balance the sweetness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards \u003cem>2015 Late Harvest Russian River Valley Chardonnay $36/375 ml\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Australia-born winemaker Mick Schroeter knows a thing or two about “stickies,” as sweet wines are called Down Under. This rendition is from Chardonnay grapes that hang so long on the vines that the sugars concentrate into liquid gold. Lush in the mouth and with a mouthwatering finish, it’s rich with butterscotch, peach, pear, and apple pie à la mode personality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article was originally published on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/100-best-sonoma-wines-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"It's finally here: your guide to the best Sonoma County wines and wineries.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1576089823,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":114,"wordCount":7190},"headData":{"title":"Top 100 Sonoma Wines 2019 | KQED","description":"It's finally here: your guide to the best Sonoma County wines and wineries.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"135851 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=135851","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/","disqusTitle":"Top 100 Sonoma Wines 2019","nprByline":"Linda Murphy, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/100-best-sonoma-wines-2019\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>","path":"/bayareabites/135851/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Could there possibly be a wine region in the world that offers more quality, diversity, affordability, and pure drinking pleasure than Sonoma County?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With its viticultural riches, agreeable climate during the growing season, and makers committed to excellence, Sonoma stands tall among the planet’s wine-producing elite. That makes choosing the finest wines of the year from thousands of candidates an excruciatingly difficult — and delicious — task.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our list of the Top 100 wines of 2019 includes expensive bottles as well as many great deals. But value is relative. Like art, antiques, 11-course dinners, and Warriors playoff tickets, wines are worth what the market is willing to pay. It’s hard to feel sticker shock about a $70 Sonoma Pinot Noir when a Burgundy of equal quality costs three times that much. And top-tier Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons sell for $250 or more, so by comparison, Sonoma’s finest are true bargains. That calls for an end-of-year toast to a fabulously diverse wine region that produces something for everyone, across all price levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>METHODOLOGY\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Healdsburg-based wine critic Linda Murphy selected the Top 100 Wines of 2019 based on her yearlong tastings at wineries and of samples sent to her, as well as her blind tastings at wine competitions including \u003cem>The Press Democrat 2019 North Coast Wine Challenge\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A former managing editor of \u003cem>Sonoma Magazine\u003c/em>, Murphy writes the LikeWine feature in each issue, was the founding editor of the San Francisco Chronicle wine section (earning two James Beard Awards), and contributes to \u003cem>The Press Democrat\u003c/em>, \u003ca>jancisrobinson.com\u003c/a>, and \u003cem>Decanter\u003c/em> magazine, among other publications. She’s evaluated Sonoma wines for 30 years in a professional capacity but always has the consumer in mind with her recommendations. Not all expensive wines are worth their price, and many value-priced wines deliver far more interest than their price would suggest. This philosophy is reflected in our Top 100 Wines choices. Something for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Only wines produced from Sonoma County-grown grapes, by wineries located in the county, are eligible for the Top 100. All wines were tasted in 2019, and some may no longer be available at time of publication. Fine wines sell fast, so if you can’t find a particular Top 100 wine, contact the producers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They just might have a few extra bottles on hand or can direct you to retailers and restaurants that have the wine in stock.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while this option isn’t for everyone, consider joining the wine clubs of wineries that appear on our Top 100 list every year. Their wines are consistently good, and in most cases great — and club members get first crack at purchasing them, often at discounts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135866\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135866\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>SPARKLING\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flaunt Wine Co.\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>NV Brut Sonoma County Sparkling Wine $48\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> This is Dianna Novy Lee’s personal project, following the sale of the Siduri Wines brand she founded with her husband, Adam Lee (now owned by Jackson Family Wines). Flaunt, an elegant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, offers crisp green apple and citrus flavors enhanced by hints of brioche, almond skin, and toast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards \u003cem>NV Carneros Blanc de Noirs $22 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>This moderately rich yet also racy wine scored 99 points and was voted best of class at the 2019 North Coast Wine Challenge (NCWC). It’s predominantly Pinot Noir with a splash of Chardonnay, and while its delicate pink color suggests a delicate wine, under that lacy veil lurks vibrant red berry, cherry, and strawberry aromas and flavors, and a gentle creaminess in the mid-palate. The finish is pert and persistent, the value excellent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Inman Family Wines \u003cem>2016 OGV Estate Russian River Valley Brut Rosé $68 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Kathleen and Simon Inman’s OGV vineyard at the intersection of Piner and Olivet roads is the sole source for this fine, focused, 100% Pinot Noir sparkler. Delicate yeastiness and a hint of vanilla add interest to the crisp raspberry, citrus, and clementine personality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Iron Horse Vineyards \u003cem>2014 Green Valley of Russian River Valley Classic Vintage Brut $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Vintage after vintage, Iron Horse’s flagship wine shines at an attractive price for refined fizz. The aroma is of fresh-baked bread, green apple, and citrus. The palate is compact and dry, with firm structure, tiny bubbles, and hints of Meyer lemon and Asian pear. It’s elegance in a glass, as Champagne-like as California sparkling wine can be, yet with sunny Sonoma fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kokomo Winery \u003cem>2014 Peters Vineyard Sonoma Coast Blanc de Blancs $58\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Grower and winery partner Randy Peters’ Chardonnay grapes from the cool Sonoma coast are the foundation of this wine. It spent some time in neutral oak barrels as a still wine and was fermented and aged on the spent yeast cells for two years. As a result, notes of brioche and hazelnut complement the Meyer lemon and white peach fruit, embraced by nervy acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Longboard Vineyards \u003cem>NV Russian River Valley Brut Rosé $50 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Fizz runs through the veins of Longboard owner and winemaker Oded Shakked. A former sparkling winemaker for J. Vineyards & Winery, he sells three bubblies at his Healdsburg cellar. This one is gorgeous in its strawberry color and fresh-fruit flavors. Fermentation of the grapes in neutral oak barrels help soften the crunchy natural acidity, and aging on the yeast cells add complexity and toasty mouthfeel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards \u003cem>2014 Russian River Valley Winemaker’s Release Grand Cuvée $43 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Vine Hill Ranch Chardonnay (60%) and Owsley Vineyard Pinot Noir meld beautifully in this dry, four-year-aged sparkler with Champagne structure and sunny green apple and citrus flavor. Accents of brioche, yeast, and macadamia nut add complexity to Sonoma-Cutrer’s first sparkling wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135869\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/belden-barns-adam-decker/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135869\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135869\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker.png 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker-160x96.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker-800x478.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/Belden-Barns-Adam-Decker-768x459.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belden Barns vineyards. \u003ccite>(Adam Decker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>SAUVIGNON BLANC\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aperture Cellars \u003cem>2018 Dry Stack Vineyard Bennett Valley Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> On Old Redwood Highway south of Healdsburg, Jesse Katz is developing a winery and visitor center on land he purchased from the Ponzo family in 2016. Zinfandel was planted there in 1912, and it remains today alongside new plantings of Bordeaux red grapes. Yet when it comes to white Bordeaux — Sauvignon Blanc blended with Semillon — Katz looks to the cooler Bennett Valley east of Santa Rosa. This full-flavored, barrel-fermented wine delivers waves of green-flesh melon, white peach, and citrus, finishing with spice and tension.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Belden Barns \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc $28\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> At once bold and crisp, this unfiltered wine from Nate and Lauren Belden is luscious and exotic, with white peach, ruby grapefruit, pineapple, and lemon-zest character. It finishes with lingering flavors and mouthwatering acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Davis Bynum \u003cem>2018 Virginia’s Block Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Gentle fresh-herb and freshgrass notes add interest to the succulent kiwi fruit, lime, and tropical flavors. Winemaker Greg Morthole aged approximately 60% of the wine in neutral oak and acacia barrels, which enhanced the mouthfeel without interfering with the wine’s vibrancy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dry Creek Vineyard \u003cem>2018 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $20 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Sauvignon Musque and Sauvignon Gris join traditional Sauvignon Blanc grapes in this full-flavored wine with lemon- lime, tropical fruit, nectarine, and honeydew-melon aromas and flavors. A small portion of the wine was aged in chestnut, acacia, and French oak barrels, slightly softening the natural acidity of the grapes while adding a layer of complexity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Geyser Peak Winery \u003cem>2018 Winemaker Selection Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $24 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Styled very much like a Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, this wine has energetic acidity and vibrant grapefruit, passion fruit, fresh-cut grass, and lime aromas and flavors. A bit of Gewürztraminer adds floral and spice notes. Best of show white-wine winner at NCWC.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>MacLeod Family Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Indian Springs Ranch Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc $24\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The MacLeod family’s Kenwood ranch delivers a crisp, classy Sauvignon Blanc year after year. The 2018 bottling is loaded with lemon, lime, white peach, and honeydew melon goodness, finishing long and juicy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saini Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc $23\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Inviting aromas of jasmine, lemon verbena, and fresh-cut grass lead to a crisp palate of lemon-lime, grapefruit, and honeydew melon. It’s the sort of balanced, vibrant wine that works beautifully as a sipper and as a mate for shellfish, grilled fish, and roast chicken.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine3/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135865\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135865\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine3-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>CHARDONNAY\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ferrari-Carano \u003cem>2017 Sonoma County Chardonnay $23\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Bargain alert. This Dry Creek Valley winery does great things with its reserve, site-specific, and mountain-grown wines, yet this county-appellation Chardonnay stands out as a wonder for its price (typically discounted at chain stores). A full-bodied yet elegant wine, it charms with aromas and flavors of citrus, pear, white peach, apple, graham cracker, and vanilla.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flanagan Wines \u003cem>2016 Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay $68\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This is a textural wonder, made from grapes grown in Kent Ritchie’s vineyard, where plantings date to the early 1970s. The wine is elegant, multilayered, and mouth-filling in a beautifully subtle way, with green apple and Asian pear aromas and flavors enhanced by subtle oak spice. The crisp finish goes on and on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery \u003cem>2016 Russian River Valley Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The Pellegrini family planted this vineyard in 1976 on a benchland in the Santa Rosa Plain, and the grapes have been highly prized ever since. Gary Farrell winemaker Theresa Heredia’s version of Olivet Lane Chardonnay is crisp and complex, with nuances of apple, tangerine, curd, and brioche. It’s medium- full-bodied and gently oaked, and has a long, satisfying finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hartford Family Wines \u003cem>2016 Three Jacks Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here is a Chardonnay that has both power and purity. It’s full-bodied and rich, with peach, Meyer lemon, guava, and fresh-baked bread character, and a thread of minerality running from the aroma through the finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>LaRue Wines \u003cem>2017 Charles Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Katy Wilson is a noted winemaking consultant and taps some of her favorite vineyards for her own brand, named for her great-grandmother, Veona LaRue Newell. From the Heintz Vineyard, located east of Occidental, Wilson achieved a fruit-filled, flavorful wine at just 12.5% alcohol. Striking minerality and acidity plump the Meyer lemon and green apple flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>MacRostie \u003cem>2017 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Multiple vineyards, including Sangiacomo, Dutton Ranch, and Steve MacRostie’s own Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, combine in an exceptional wine for the price and vineyard pedigree. A mélange of lemon meringue pie, pineapple, blood orange, and baked apple is supported by caramel and spice notes from oak aging.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ramey Wine Cellars \u003cem>2016 Westside Farms Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Chardonnay master David Ramey and his wife, Carla, own just one vineyard and this is it: Westside Farms on Healdsburg’s Westside Road. This wine offers generous aromas and flavors of pear, Fuji apple, and citrus, plus a touch of flint. Oak fermentation and aging add spice and mouth-filling texture to this complex wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sangiacomo Family Wines \u003cem>2017 Home Ranch Carneros Chardonnay $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The Sangiacomo family has farmed in Sonoma for more than 50 years, custom-grooming their vineyards for winery clients. Beginning in 2016, the Sangiacomos began producing their own wines — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon — with James MacPhail as their winemaker. This wine is representative of their style: vibrant citrus and green apple character, judicious use of oak as a seasoning to build texture, and palate-cleansing acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sojourn \u003cem>2017 Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This is a rich, juicy wine, powerful yet pure, with poached pear, pineapple, white peach, and citrus aromas and flavors. Fruit from Durell, an iconic Sonoma vineyard, is sold to several producers. At Sojourn, those grapes become a crowd-pleasing wine with toasty oak on the lingering finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thirty-Seven Wines \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Coast Reserve Chardonnay $36\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine scored a whopping 98 points and was voted best of class at NCWC. There is some toasty oak on the aroma and finish, which brackets the scintillating lemon curd, green melon, and Granny Smith fruit. Brisk more than luscious, it’s a mouthwatering rendition of coastal Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Three Sticks \u003cem>2017 Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Three Sticks proprietor Bill Price purchased Durell Vineyard 20 years ago and takes grapes from the oldest blocks in the site, in the hills above Sonoma Valley, for his Chardonnay. Full-bodied and remarkably complex, it delivers a mouthful of green apple, Asian pear, white peach, and citrus flavors, finishing with a hint of oak and juicy acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trombetta Family Wines \u003cem>2017 Gap’s Crown Petaluma Gap Chardonnay $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winemaker Erica Stancliff and her parents, Rickey and Roger Stancliff, are among the new rock stars in Sonoma winemaking — as evidenced by this exceptional Chardonnay, which combines vibrant lemon curd and tropical fruit with light-handed oak influence and sturdy structure. Delicious now, it’s also worthy of cellaring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine4/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135864\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135864\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine4-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>OTHER WHITES\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Barber Cellars \u003cem>2018 Rougissant Keller Estate Petaluma Gap Pinot Gris $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Alsatian in style, this wine is invitingly aromatic, with acacia blossom, lemon, and mandarinorange scents. The palate is dry, nog sweet, with crisp pear and white peach flavors, and a hint of honey on the racy finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cline Cellars \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Coast Estate Pinot Gris $15\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Spicy and fruity, this is a fun quaffer, particularly for its price. Light amber in color (typical of the varietal) and florally aromatic, it gushes with clementine, grapefruit, and green apple flavors, and finishes with a hint of honey and brisk acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Comstock Wines \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Viognier $42\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winemaker Chris Russi has a deft hand with Viognier, and it shows in this pretty wine with inviting honeysuckle aromas and juicy pear and white-peach flavors — and without the alcohol heat of some Viogniers. It’s both rich and refreshing, with wonderful balance and a lingering finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Estate Carneros Pinot Blanc $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Among the bold, generously flavored white wines in the sweepstakes round at NCWC, this Alsatian varietal stood out for its delicate balance, medium-light body, and spiced apple, Asian pear, and citrus zest palate. It’s incredibly crisp, refreshing, and a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Rickards Winery \u003cem>2018 Salem Ranch Dry Creek Valley Viognier $28\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This NCWC best-of-class winner was partially fermented in neutral oak, adding texture and body, without any toastiness to mask the honeysuckle and white-blossom aromas. Bright pear, apple, and white peach are the palate stars, with citrus notes on the clean finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gundlach Bundschu \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Valley Gewürztraminer $27\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This exotic wine is a perennial on the Top 100 list, and one of the finest Gewürztraminers made in California. From the rose petal, ginger, and lychee aromas to the juicy mouthful of pear, apple, and citrus flavors, it has a sense of sweetness from the ripe fruit, yet is remarkably dry and crisp.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leo Steen\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>2018 Saini Farms Dry Creek Valley Chenin Blanc $18\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> It took a Danish native, Leo Steen Hansen, to find one of the few plantings of premium Chenin Blanc in Northern California and bring it to glory in the bottle. The white flower and white pepper aromas and sunny peach, pear, and citrus flavors come from vines planted 40 years ago. The finish offers mouthwatering acidity and a hint of minerality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Peterson Winery\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>2017 Bradford Mountain Estate Dry Creek Valley 3V White Wine Blend $28\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> The three Vs — Vermentino, Vernaccia, and Verdelho – combine in this lip-smacking wine. Crunchy apple, pear, and citrus dominate the palate, with background notes of pineapple, guava, and green apple. Proprietor Fred Peterson is known largely for his red wines, yet this brilliant white is a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ram’s Gate Winery \u003cem>2018 Carneros Estate Pinot Blanc $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Joe Nielsen, formerly of Donelan Family Wines, joined Ram’s Gate in summer 2018 as director of winemaking. Right out of the gate, he released this crisp, floral, and textured white wine. Aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak, it has laser-like acidity supporting the complex lemon, lime, peach, and grapefruit palate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thirty-Seven Wines \u003cem>2017 Sonoma Coast Albarino $22\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Al and Lisa Brayton own a vineyard on Highway 37. Winemaker Shane Finley produced this tangy, slightly mineral, medium-bodied wine that brims with peach, apricot, and cantaloupe flavor. Crackling acidity refreshes after each sip. A true crowd-pleaser.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135863\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1202px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine5/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135863\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135863\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1202\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5.jpg 1202w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine5-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dutton-Goldfield Winery \u003ccite>(Courtesy photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>ROSÉ\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Balletto \u003cem>2018 Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir $20\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winemaker Anthony Beckman says rosé should be fun to drink, and this one is. With its eye-catching salmon color, aromas and flavors of just-picked strawberry and watermelon, and mouth-cleansing acidity, what’s not to like? Simply delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alexander Valley Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Alexander Valley Dry Rosé of Sangiovese $16\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> AVV was well ahead of the rosé surge, first making this wine in 2006 from the Italian variety Sangiovese. Affable and very affordable, it’s lush in watermelon, raspberry, and nectarine fruit, with a snappy, spicy finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dutton-Goldfield \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Whole clusters of Pinot Noir were crushed by foot to gently extract the juice and retain vivid rose petal and red-fruit aromas. After fermentation, the resulting wine has a tangy quality, with pure red raspberry, Queen Anne cherry, and wild strawberry personality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Imagery Estate Winery \u003cem>2018 Serres Ranch Sonoma Valley Aleatico Rosé $27\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here’s something different in pink wine: A rose-petal-scented, spicy, red-cherry-inflected dry rosé made from the Italian red grape Aleatico. Winemaker Jamie Benziger has taken the winemaking reins from her father, Joe, and here she’s replicated a classic central-Italy Aleatico wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Inman Family Wines \u003cem>2018 Russian River Valley Endless Crush Pratt Vine Hill Vineyard Rosé $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> One of Kathleen Inman’s three still Pinot Noir rosés from 2018, this one offers juicy watermelon, cherry aromas, and a flavorful yet elegant palate of crisp berry, cherry, red melon, and white-peach flavors. There is a minerally edge to this mouthwatering, classy wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Rickards Winery \u003cem>2018 Alexander Valley Ava Rae Rosé of Grenache $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This delicate-pink wine won the best of show rosé award (98 points) at NCWC. Some rosés try too hard to be fruity and rich, but this one more closely resembles the wines of Provence: dry and crisp. Named for winemaker Blaine Brazil’s daughter, it offers notes of watermelon, dried cherry, and wild strawberry, and an energetic finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rodney Strong Vineyards \u003cem>2018 Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir $25\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Pretty, tangy, and tasty. That’s shorthand for this dry blush wine with watermelon, strawberry, and blood orange personality. It is juicy and crisp, ideal with lighter-bodied dishes — and with the mashup of a Thanksgiving feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Grenachista \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Valley Rosé of Grenache Noir $24\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Peter Mathis’ vineyard in Sonoma Valley contributed the grapes to this wine, which has zippy acidity, bright red fruit, and an intriguing herbs-de-Provence edge. Winemaker Casey Graybehl goes by the name the Grenachista and produces several different bottlings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Three Sticks Wines \u003cem>2018 Sonoma Coast Casteñada Limited Release Rosé $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Medium-bodied and the color of a just-sliced watermelon, this 14% alcohol, bold Rhône-style blend of Syrah, Grenache, and other grapes delivers bright strawberry, raspberry, blood orange, and cherry liqueur flavors, and finishes tangy and refreshing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135862\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine6/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135862\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135862\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-800x517.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-768x496.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-1020x659.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine6-1200x775.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pinot Noir grapes \u003ccite>(Shana Bull)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>PINOT NOIR\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Anthill Farms Winery \u003cem>2016 Harmony Lane Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $50\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Mates David Low, Anthony Filiberti, and Web Marquez are behind this small-production brand, focused on single-vineyard bottlings. They sourced the 3-acre Harmony Lane Vineyard, between Occidental and Graton, for this wine, which is floral in aroma and crisp on the palate. Vibrant red and black cherry, gentle oak spice, and suave tannins make for a gorgeous Pinot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Balletto Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $30 \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>Bright and lively, this wine has aromas and flavors of violets, Asian spice, red cherry, raspberry, and cola. Generously flavored yet fresh — and at just 13.9% alcohol — it’s a medium-bodied, solid expression of Russian River Valley Pinot, at an easy-to-swallow price in a super-competitive field.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Benovia Winery \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This producer’s Cohn Vineyard, La Pommeraie, and Tilton Hill Pinot Noirs are exceptional. And pricey ($75). And difficult to acquire, if you’re not a wine club member. For a taste of Benovia at a lower price and with a greater chance for finding it, check out this Russian River Valley blend. It delivers concentrated blackberry and red plum flavors, spice, crisp acidity, and a mouthful of pleasure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cartograph Wines \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Alan Baker and Serena Lourie are the couple behind Cartograph, a passion project they started after careers in other fields. They own one Russian River Valley vineyard and purchase from others, including sites in Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. Their Russian River Valley bottling is the star of the vintage, sporting lovely cherry and raspberry fruit, vivid Asian spice and savory herbs and cola. Textbook RRV Pinot Noir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>DeLoach Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Russian River Valley OFS Pinot Noir $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here’s a wine that delivers everything a lover of Sonoma Pinot Noir could want: Mouth-filling cherry, raspberry, and black currant fruit, Asian spice, supple tannins, and a vibrantly clean finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dutton-Goldfield \u003cem>2016 Emerald Ridge Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $68\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This seductive and remarkably fresh-tasting wine (13.5% alcohol) has supple tannins caressing the buoyant boysenberry, dark cherry, black raspberry, and baking-spice flavors. It’s a yin-yang contrast of savory aromas, juicy fruit flavors, and brisk acidity — a triumphant example of Sonoma County Pinot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Emeritus Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Russian River Valley Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir $44\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Emeritus founder Brice Cutrer Jones (he also started Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards) brought in his daughter, Mari Jones, as partner and COO and hired winemaker Dave Lattin, formerly of Kuleto Estate. The pairing is simpatico and the wines have never been better. Hallberg, an estate vineyard, produced this perfumed, medium-full-bodied wine showing bright black cherry fruit, savory spice, smooth tannins, and palate- cleansing acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fulcrum Wines \u003cem>2017 Carneros Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir $63\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> David Rossi commutes from New York to Sonoma multiple times a year to fulfill his desire to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. No absentee owner, Rossi makes the wines himself in Sonoma and has a tasting room downtown. This wine shows the dark-fruit side of Pinot (boysenberry and black cherry). It’s lush and spicy, with a long, rewarding finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jacklyn Renee Wines \u003cem>2016 Bacigalupi Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $54\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Here is a winemaker to watch: Jackie van Sant Downes, a Texas transplant whose day job is assistant winemaker at Comstock Wines in Healdsburg. In her spare time, she produces Pinot and Chardonnay for her own label, and this effort is sleek and polished, with vibrant cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, and cola character.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Bucher Wines \u003cem>2017 Russian River Valley Bucher Vineyard Pommard Clone Pinot Noir $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Voluptuous and mouth-filling, this bold wine will win over a legion of fans for its bright, juicy red fruit and rewarding texture. Beyond its instant approachability, it’s a serious wine with the tannic and acid structure to age beautifully for another five years or more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>J. Cage Cellars \u003cem>2017 Petaluma Gap El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir $49\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Roger and Donna Beery and their kids left Texas and Colorado behind to make wine in Healdsburg. Pinot Noir was their major attraction to Sonoma; without vineyards of their own, they purchased grapes and hit the jackpot with Pinot from Keller Estate. This wine has wonderful structure, juicy ripe cherry/berry fruit, low-profile oak, and snappy spice. Delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keller Estate Winery \u003cem>2016 Petaluma Gap El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> El Coro (the chorus) is Keller Estate’s Pinot Noir vineyard, located east of Petaluma and in the recently established Petaluma Gap AVA. The 2016 is vivacious and aromatic, with forest floor and dried herbs accenting the nicely ripened red and black fruit. Supple and crisp at the same time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Papapietro Perry Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This Healdsburg winery produces several fine Pinot Noirs, including vineyard-designates, yet this multisite blend from the 2016 vintage is scintillating and succulent. Pomegranate and Bing cherry aromas and flavors stand out, as well as the keen balance of fruit, tannin, oak-derived texture, and lingering finish. It should please any Pinot crowd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tongue Dancer Wines \u003cem>2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $39\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> After selling his eponymous wine brand to Hess Collection in 2011, James MacPhail launched Tongue Dancer in 2013 with his wife, Kerry, at their Healdsburg winery. The Placido, Putnam, and van der Kamp vineyards are the sources for this charming wine with luscious red and black cherry flavors, hints of cola and toast, silky tannins, and a super-fresh finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135861\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2048px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine7/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135861\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135861\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine7-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leo Steen of Leo Steen Wines \u003ccite>(Courtesy photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>RHÔNE- STYLE REDS\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Anaba Wines \u003cem>2016 Bismark Vineyard Moon Mountain District Syrah $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> There is a Pinot Noir-like silkiness to the texture of this wine, yet it’s certainly Syrah in aroma and flavor. It’s loaded with classic blackberry, blueberry, herbes de Provence, white pepper, and roasted-meat notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Benovia \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Mountain Grenache $42\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Widely known as a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producer, Benovia also flirts with Grenache and Zinfandel. Winemaker/partner Mike Sullivan grew up on Sonoma Mountain, and this wine comes from his family’s Four Brothers Vineyard there. It shows the polished side of Grenache, yet is layered and complex, with savory herbs and saddle leather notes accenting the bright red fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enkidu Wine \u003cem>2017 Sonoma County E Cuvee JM $20\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> A best of class winner at NCWC, this wine delivers tremendous value. The “E” represents everyday- drinking wines at affordable prices, and this Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre blend fits the bill beautifully. Not nearly as powerful and rich as other wines on this list, it provides a refreshing counterpoint, with floral aromas and bright blueberry and dark cherry flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Eric Kent Wine Cellars \u003cem>2016 Las Madres Vineyard Carneros Syrah $44\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Owners Kent Humphrey and Colleen Teitgen produce small lots of cool-climate-grown wines. This one has savory herbs and pepper sprinkled over the juicy blackberry and dark cherry fruit. It’s deep, concentrated, and built for aging in the cellar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flanagan Wines \u003cem>2016 Bennett Valley Syrah $75\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Fasten your seatbelts for this powerful, 15.5% alcohol wine that’s a mouthful of bold dark fruit. Typical of Rhône Valley Syrahs, it has accents of bacon fat, pepper, lavender, and dried herbs, and the acidity keeps it fresh-tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ledson Winery & Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Valley Estate Mes Trois Amours $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Three of winery owner Steve Ledson’s vinous “loves” — Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre —comprise this southern Rhône-style blend. Luxurious mouthfeel, ripe dark cherry, plum flavors, and a spicy, peppery finish make it a complex and complete treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leo Steen Wines \u003cem>2017 Provisor Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Grenache $36\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Leo Steen Hansen loves Grenache as much as he does Chenin Blanc. His devotion to the Rhône Valley red shows in this medium-fullbodied wine with juicy cherry and strawberry flavors and a vibrancy that can get lost in Grenache’s tendency to get overripe in the vineyard. It’s a crisp, juicy wine seasoned with white pepper and dried flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ridge Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Ridge’s Geyserville winery outpost is best known for Zinfandels, many of which have a splash of Petite Sirah in them. This 100 percent varietal wine deserves stand-alone status, for its savory character, well-mannered plum, blackberry, and blueberry fruit, and supple texture not often found in wines made from the notso- petite grape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rockpile Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Buffalo Hollow Rockpile Petite Sirah $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Named for a wood-carved buffalo that overlooks the vineyard, this best of class winner at NCWC is a big, brawny wine with voluptuously ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit and sturdy, earthy tannins. Hints of espresso and black pepper spice up the midpalate and finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135860\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine8/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135860\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135860\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8.jpeg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine8-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice Sutro of Sutro Wine Co \u003ccite>(Kelsey Anne Jones)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>MERLOT\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gundlach Bundschu \u003cem>2015 Sonoma Valley Merlot $35\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> One of the pioneers of Sonoma Valley Merlot, GunBun continues its mastery of the grape with this understated wine. Medium- bodied and balanced, it has a dark-cherry base accented by licorice and raspberry liqueur. Supple but not soft tannins provide structure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kokomo Winery \u003cem>2016 Pauline’s Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Merlot $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The vineyard, across Dry Creek Road from the Kokomo winery, is farmed by Randy Peters. He was born on the property and named it after his late mother, Pauline. The wine is lush, spicy, and loaded with ripe plum and black cherry fruit. There’s enough tannic structure to keep it lively for five years or more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>La Storia by Trentadue \u003cem>2016 Block 500 Alexander Valley Merlot $34\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Merlot comprises 94% of this wine; the remainder is Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and unusually, Sangiovese and Syrah. No matter the mix, it’s a decadent wine with a dark-chocolate complement to juicy plum and black cherry fruit and suave tannins. A best of class selection at NCWC.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Medlock Ames \u003cem>2015 Heritage Alexander Valley Merlot $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Ames Morison, winemaker/partner at this Chalk Hill-area winery, produces wonderful Merlots every vintage. For the 2015, he blended in 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, which added tannic structure and body to Merlot’s juicy-plum profile. Delicious now, it also has the bones to improve with cellaring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>St. Francis Vineyards & Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Valley Reserve Merlot $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winery founder Joe Martin was one of the first to plant Merlot in Sonoma Valley. He died in 2015 , yet the legacy of making Merlot lives. Winemaker Chris Louton blended Malbec with Merlot in this generous wine, which delivers rich dark-fruit and espresso character, balanced by brisk acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sutro Wine Co.\u003c/strong> \u003cem>\u003cstrong>2016 Warnecke Ranch Alexander Valley Merlot $35\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> Alice and Eliot Sutro produce wines from her family’s Warnecke Ranch, and this Merlot is a marvel in moderation and pleasure. Bright acidity supports the plump red plum and cherry fruit, the tannins are polished, and the finish is refreshingly vibrant. Merlot haters, take note: Try this wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135859\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine9/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135859\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135859\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1264\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-160x101.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-800x506.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-768x485.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-1020x645.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine9-1200x758.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vineyards turn above Alexander Valley. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>CABERNET SAUVIGNON\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>N Arbor Bench Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Janet Hart has grown grapes in her Dry Creek Valley vineyard for more than three decades, and now produces her own wines from there. This full-bodied, dark-fruited Cab, which scored 96 points at NCWC, is rich yet refined, with silky tannins and a slight herbal shading for added interest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buena Vista Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $75\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Director of Winemaking Brian Maloney selected grapes grown throughout the county for this top-flight wine. It’s big-bodied and sumptuous, packed with black currant and plum fruit, dark chocolate, and dried-herb notes, and a refreshing finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cannonball \u003cem>2016 ELEVEN Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon $40\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Healdsburg-based Cannonball’s flagship is a California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon that has broad distribution and sells for around $15. Winemaker Ondine Chattan blended wine lots from the best barrels for this ultra-premium Cab, which offers rich dark cherry fruit and hints of chocolate, forest floor, and cedar. It’s a big-league effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flambeaux Wine \u003cem>2015 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $60\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The Murray family, New Orleans natives, found a new home in Dry Creek Valley and named their wine brand after the Flambeaux torch bearers of Mardi Gras. Their Cabernet is firmly structured yet fleshy, with vibrant red cherry and boysenberry fruit inflected with dried herbs and cedar. Classic and classy, and with ideal ripeness and balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Garden Creek Vineyards \u003cem>2012 Alexander Valley Tesserae $100\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Owner/winemakers Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller give their Cabernets three to four years more barrel and bottle aging than most California producers, believing the wines need time to settle and show their best stuff. This current-vintage 2012 is elegant and refined, Cabernet Sauvignondominant and blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Ready to drink now, it should remain fresh-tasting for another decade or so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Legacy \u003cem>2013 Alexander Valley Red Wine $100\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> From Jackson Family Wines, this Jess Jackson-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot was grown on the company’s Jimtown and Alexander Mountain vineyards, at elevations of up to 2,400 feet. Although it’s not labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon, it could be, with that variety comprising 87% of the blend. Layered and so seamless that no one characteristic sticks out from the others, its solid tannin and acid structure suggest cellar longevity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rodney Strong Vineyards \u003cem>2015 Sonoma County Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> There’s a lot of wine here for the price, and it’s arguably the winery’s finest Reserve Cabernet ever. A relatively new addition to the blend is fruit from the mountainous Cooley Ranch north of Alexander Valley; astute matching of oak barrels to those intense grapes works beautifully. The wine is polished and structured, with succulent dark fruit and hints of fresh herbs and cocoa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sebastiani Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> With a 96-point score at NCWC, this wine offers a ton of flavor for the buck. Concentrated, almost jammy red and black fruit is wrapped in velvety tannins and accented hints of fresh-turned earth (a positive trait for Cab), leafy herbs, and oak spice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Simi Winery \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Want an easy-drinking, easy-onthe- pocketbook Cab that’s still complex? Simi hits the mark with this 13.5% alcohol wine with a keen mix of juicy red and black fruit, vanillin oak, coffee bean, and cocoa elements. Mediumfull- bodied and lively.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135858\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine10/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135858\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135858\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10.jpeg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine10-1020x681.jpeg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zinfandel vines \u003ccite>(Erik Castro)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>ZINFANDEL\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>deLorimier \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Primitivo $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Primitivo is genetically similar to Zinfandel, with DNA fingerprinting showing the grapes are clones of the Croatian variety Crljenak. Whatever its provenance, this wine has rich oak notes framing the juicy, brambly black raspberry fruit. The tannins are smooth, the finish long and spicy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Papapietro Perry Winery \u003cem>2016 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel $45\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Winery staff casually refer to this wine as “zino,” because it has a Zinfandel aroma and flavor profile and the supple, mouthwatering personality of Pinot Noir. It’s a pretty rather than potent wine, with racy acidity, juicy red and black cherry fruit, and hints of brown spice, cocoa, and vanilla. Zin haters, give it a try.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rockpile Vineyards \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Rockpile Ranch Reserve Zinfandel $72\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine gave St. Francis Tres Viejos Zinfandel a run for its money at NCWC, scoring 97 points. Deep ruby in color, it features black fruit — blackberry and black plum — with caramel, Indian spice, brown sugar, and toasty oak notes. The finish is satiny and lingering, the structure solid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>St. Francis Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Tres Viejos Old Vines Zinfandel $48\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine hit the jackpot at NCWC, scoring 99 points, and winning best of show red wine and best wine of the competition. Winemaker Katie Madigan blended grapes from three heritage vineyards (“three old ones”), in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Valley. The result: a complete and polished wine with vibrant, brambly raspberry and dark cherry flavors, Asian spice, and a long finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Seghesio Family Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Sonoma County Zinfandel $26\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Seghesio produces myriad Zinfandels, across many sites and price points, yet this Sonoma County blend is the flagship, widely available and priced just right. It’s juicy and supple, with brambly raspberry and boysenberry fruit and hints of vanilla and cocoa. It goes down easy, thanks to its moderate (for Zinfandel) 14.8% alcohol.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tom Mackey Cellars \u003cem>2016 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Tom Mackey was the winemaker at St. Francis for 30 years, mentoring Katie Madigan, also a winner in this category, and co-winemaker Chris Louton. After retiring Mackey founded his own brand, with partner Clyde Galatine, focusing on red wines from Sonoma Valley. This one has wonderful acidity and tangy freshness accompanying the raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry aromas and flavors. Balanced and medium-bodied, it finishes with a hint of peppery spice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Zialena Winery \u003cem>2015 Alexander Valley Zinfandel $38\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> The winery is relatively new, yet the Mazzoni family has farmed in Alexander Valley for a century. Siblings Mike and Lisa Mazzoni own and operate Zialena, and their Zinfandels have been top-notch. The 2015 has an intense pepper quality, spicing up the rich dark cherry and raspberry fruit. Mouth-filling texture and a refreshing finish complete the complex package.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135857\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/wine11/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135857\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135857\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine11-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Imagery Estate winemaker Jamie Benziger \u003ccite>(Courtesy photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>OTHER REDS\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alexander Valley Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Alexander Valley Homestead Red Blend $23\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Value lovers should seek out this blend of red varieties grown on AVV’s estate. Longtime winemaker Kevin Hall selected Merlot to anchor the blend, adding Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah to create a sum greater than its parts. It’s floral, juicy, and spicy, with good tannic grip. Drink up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aperture \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Red Blend $55\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This is a scintillating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc from proprietor Jesse Katz. Aromas of violets and crushed rock are followed by vibrant, juicy flavors of dark cherry and boysenberry. The tannins are mature and supple, showing nary a hint of astringency, yet the structure is solid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Arbor Bench Vineyards \u003cem>2015 Dry Creek Valley Malbec $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This best of class winner at NCWC has intense blackberry, blueberry, and spice cake aromas and flavors, plus traces of thyme, vanilla, and lavender. It’s an opulent style, balanced by palate-whisking acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dry Creek Vineyard \u003cem>2016 Dry Creek Valley Red Meritage $30\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> It’s not often that a Meritage wine at this price has so much poise and complexity. With a supple Merlot base, it’s ready to enjoy now yet will still develop over the next five years. Mocha, cola, dark cherry, and plum paint the palate; the tannins are mouth-coating yet with a proper bite, and the finish is long and cleansing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Imagery Estate Winery \u003cem>2016 Sonoma County Sangiovese $42\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This version of Tuscan Chianti has the classic Old World red cherry, tomato leaf, and high acidity of Italian Sangiovese, but also a New World generosity of ripe fruit. This one’s a youngster, delicious now and also likely to gain density and complexity with another year in the bottle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saini Vineyards \u003cem>2017 Dry Creek Valley Estate Angelo’s Paint Brush $35\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This wine is an homage to field blend red wines made in Sonoma’s early days. A blend of Carignane, Sangiovese, and Grenache, it’s rewarding in its lively cherry and berry fruit, hint of vanilla from oak aging, and mouth-filling texture. Medium-full-bodied, it closes with vibrant acidity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sassoferrato \u003cem>2016 Alexander Valley Monte de Ferro $65\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Named for winemaker Matt Smith’s ancestral home in Italy, this 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese, was a best of class wine at NCWC. A New World version of a Super Tuscan, its Cabernet character shows in the cedar and black currant aromas and flavors. Rose-petal, spice, and herbal complexity come from Cab Franc and Sangiovese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135856\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/12/11/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019/merryedwards_wines-jpg-2/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-135856\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-135856\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/12/wine12-1200x783.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An array of wines made by Merry Edwards. \u003ccite>(Ben Miller)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>DESSERT WINES\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Loxton Cellars \u003cem>2008 Sonoma Valley Decada Tawny Syrah $40/375ml\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Every year, Chris Loxton produces one barrel of a Port-style wine and puts it away for 10 years, allowing the liquid to slowly oxidize and thus concentrate the flavors. Typical of an Australian Shiraz tawny port (Loxton is an Aussie), this one melds caramel, roasted nut, and baking spice elements into an amber-colored, medium-sweet, after-dinner treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Merry Edwards Winery \u003cem>2014 Russian River Valley Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc $48/375ml\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> In February 2019, Edwards sold her company to Louis Roederer. Whether the French Champagne company (with a Pinot Noir outpost in Anderson Valley) will continue to produce this dessert wine remains to be seen, but it would be a shame not to continue making this marvel. It’s rich in crème brûlée, grilled Meyer lemon, poached peach, and ginger character, with bracing acidity to balance the sweetness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards \u003cem>2015 Late Harvest Russian River Valley Chardonnay $36/375 ml\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Australia-born winemaker Mick Schroeter knows a thing or two about “stickies,” as sweet wines are called Down Under. This rendition is from Chardonnay grapes that hang so long on the vines that the sugars concentrate into liquid gold. Lush in the mouth and with a mouthwatering finish, it’s rich with butterscotch, peach, pear, and apple pie à la mode personality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article was originally published on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/100-best-sonoma-wines-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/135851/top-100-sonoma-wines-2019","authors":["byline_bayareabites_135851"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_13306","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_15156","bayareabites_119"],"tags":["bayareabites_356","bayareabites_9476","bayareabites_14748"],"featImg":"bayareabites_135855","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_135513":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_135513","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"135513","score":null,"sort":[1574111040000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists","title":"Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists","publishDate":1574111040,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>After California wine industry mogul Hugh Reimers illegally destroyed at least 140 acres of forest, meadow and stream in part to make way for new vineyards sometime last winter, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Af30591d5-ec62-48a1-a096-9070c545db3c\">report\u003c/a> from state investigators, state officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/board_decisions/adopted_orders/pdf/2019/19_0045_Hugh%20Reimers%20Krasilsa%20Pacific%20Farms%20LLC_CAO.pdf\">ordered\u003c/a> the former executive of Jackson Family Wines to repair and mitigate the damage where possible. Sonoma County officials also suggested a $131,060 fine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But for environmental activists watching the investigation, fines and restoration attempts aren't going to cut it; they want Reimers — an experienced captain of industry whom they say knew better — to face a criminal prosecution, which could lead to a jail sentence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We want him to be an example of what you can't do here,\" says Anna Ransome, founder of a small organization called Friends of Atascadero Wetlands. In August, the group sent a letter to Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravich, asking that she prosecute Reimers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If winemakers can figure into their budget paying fines and doing minimal restoration work, then what's to stop the next guy from doing the same thing?\" Ransome says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The D.A.'s office did not return requests for comment.\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>Multiple efforts to reach Reimers for comment were unsuccessful. On Nov. 13, a sign posted outside of an address listed for him that appears to be a residence read \"Media Keep Out.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma County Winegrowers, an industry organization that promotes sustainability, also declined to comment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ransome's concerns have been echoed by other environmental and community activists in Northern California who decry a pattern of winemakers violating environmental laws, paying relatively meager fines for their actions, and eventually proceeding with their projects.\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, high-society winemaker Paul Hobbs now grows grapes on at least one small Sonoma County parcel that he cleared of trees in 2011 without proper permits. Though his actions on several locations where he removed trees caused community uproar, officials fined Hobbs $100,000 and allowed him to carry on with his business. Paul Hobbs Winery is listed by the Sonoma County Winegrowers website as certified sustainable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In another case, multiple agencies \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/press_releases/2019/pr08022019_rhys_vineyard_enforcement.pdf\">issued a $3.7 million fine\u003c/a> against Silicon Valley entrepreneur and vintner Kevin Harvey after those agencies concluded that he illegally destroyed a Mendocino County wetland and buried a small creek with excavated dirt as he made way for a new grid of grapevines. The wealthy venture capitalist paid the penalty and was allowed to keep the vineyard, which, \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/board_decisions/adopted_orders/orders/2019/wro_2019-0053_with_set_n_atts.pdf\">according\u003c/a> to state authorities, Harvey \"insisted on retaining.\" This concluded the investigation — as officials determined that the destruction Harvey caused was so thorough and complete that asking him to restore the land to its natural state was futile.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>David Keller, with the group \u003ca href=\"https://eelriver.org/\">Friends of the Eel River\u003c/a> — representing a Northern California watershed that has been impacted by logging and land development — says this type of behavior, combined with agency leniency, renders laws meant to protect forests and watersheds meaningless.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"As long as there is no jail time, these vineyardists are happy to go ahead and do whatever they want, and the fines are just a write-off — they're a part of doing business for these people,\" Keller says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Napa County, adjacent to Sonoma and\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>the source of perhaps the most expensive cabernet sauvignon outside of Bordeaux, activists are pushing back against a steady conversion of woodland into new vineyards. Kellie Anderson, an independent watchdog who has harried local officials for years to step up enforcement of environmental laws, says the county's planning department has ignored numerous violations by grape growers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anderson says she has watched wealthy winemakers near her home break land preservation agreements, denude streams through illegal tree cutting, cause mudslides after failing to protect cleared slopes against erosion, illegally install deer fencing, which makes habitat inaccessible to animals, and commit other violations of environmental laws.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There are now so many violators in these hills that the county is unable to enforce the rules,\" Anderson says. \"Whether it's lack of will or wherewithal, they aren't doing it.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But David Morrison, director of Napa County's Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department, says county officials often enforce laws and penalize violators, in part by issuing fines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We've probably collected about a million dollars in fines in the past five years,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Morrison notes that the legal landscape of Napa County, especially as it pertains to wine production, is very complex, and he says it's easy for rules to be broken without immediate resolution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The more rules you have, the easier it is to violate them,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But activists insist that Napa County is too charitable to an industry they think is harming the environment. In fact, as a gesture of diplomacy, Napa County recently invited winery and vineyard owners who have violated their operating permits, often by exceeding wine production, customer visitation or employee limits, to submit requests for upgraded permits – part of the county's \u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/2496/Napa-County-Code-Compliance-Program\">Code Compliance Program\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"They break the law, and instead of the laws being enforced, they're retroactively approving these projects,\" says Geoff Ellsworth, the mayor of the small wine country town of St. Helena, in Napa County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ellsworth says many of the violations being considered through the Code Compliance Program can directly cause aggravated traffic and air pollution, and that excessive wine production places demands on growers for more grapes. Ultimately, he says, the county's stance on winery violations could lead to more deforestation and water use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Morrison says the Code Compliance Program is intended to smooth out violations in a diplomatic way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The county wants to encourage compliance, not be punitive,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for general objections against the wine industry's encroachment into woodlands, Morrison says that even though Napa County's vineyard acreage is growing, their collective footprint on the landscape still remains well within limits set years ago by county planners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the ongoing Reimers case, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued Reimers, the manager of Krasilsa Pacific Farms, a \"cleanup and abatement\" \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/board_decisions/adopted_orders/pdf/2019/19_0045_Hugh%20Reimers%20Krasilsa%20Pacific%20Farms%20LLC_CAO.pdf\">order\u003c/a> requiring that he attempt to minimize erosion of sediment that could bury the gravel beds used by spawning salmon and steelhead trout in the Russian River watershed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Josh Curtis, assistant executive officer with the water board, says an experienced vineyard manager should know about the various permits required for the type of work Reimers conducted. He also says that, had Reimers applied for permits, his agency is unlikely to have approved some of the destructive land alterations that Reimers made, which have already caused heavy erosion into creeks feeding the Russian River.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/board_decisions/adopted_orders/pdf/2019/190606_BF_er_Krasilsa_NOV.pdf\">notice of violation\u003c/a> that the water board issued to Reimers in June, the wine baron, who has served as president of both Jackson Family Wines and Foley Family Wines, violated section 1311 of the federal Clean Water Act. Knowingly doing so is punishable, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/33/1319\">clause within that law\u003c/a>, \"by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 3 years, or by both.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In their \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/documents/2019/november/reimers-recommended-fine.pdf\">March 21 report,\u003c/a> the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture's investigators wrote that Reimers \"is well aware of the permit requirements for vineyard development in Sonoma County.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the fine they recommended for Reimers — $131,060 — doesn't match the crime, says Ross Middlemiss, a staff attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity. He says the fine is \"a drop in the bucket\" compared to the value of the property, which is 2,278 acres and worth many millions of dollars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter early this month encouraging the Sonoma\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>district attorney to pursue the most aggressive punitive action possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If civil penalties and fines aren't enough to deter these bad actors, something more severe needs to be put upon these people who knowingly violate the law,\" Middlemiss says. \"We're hoping to avert another example of a winemaker who bulldozes first, then asks for forgiveness, and gets their permit after the fact.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Alastair Bland is a freelance writer based in Sebastopol, Calif., who covers food, agriculture and the environment.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/11/18/774859696/wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists\">NPR.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"In California, fines are being levied against winemakers who violate environmental laws, but activists say they are a drop in the bucket compared to the damage.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1574111040,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":35,"wordCount":1380},"headData":{"title":"Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists | KQED","description":"In California, fines are being levied against winemakers who violate environmental laws, but activists say they are a drop in the bucket compared to the damage.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"135513 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=135513","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/11/18/wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists/","disqusTitle":"Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists","nprImageCredit":"George Rose","nprByline":"Alastair Bland, NPR Food","nprImageAgency":"Getty Images","nprStoryId":"774859696","nprApiLink":"http://api.npr.org/query?id=774859696&apiKey=MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004","nprHtmlLink":"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/11/18/774859696/wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists?ft=nprml&f=774859696","nprRetrievedStory":"1","nprPubDate":"Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:09:00 -0500","nprStoryDate":"Mon, 18 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500","nprLastModifiedDate":"Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:09:51 -0500","path":"/bayareabites/135513/wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>After California wine industry mogul Hugh Reimers illegally destroyed at least 140 acres of forest, meadow and stream in part to make way for new vineyards sometime last winter, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Af30591d5-ec62-48a1-a096-9070c545db3c\">report\u003c/a> from state investigators, state officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/board_decisions/adopted_orders/pdf/2019/19_0045_Hugh%20Reimers%20Krasilsa%20Pacific%20Farms%20LLC_CAO.pdf\">ordered\u003c/a> the former executive of Jackson Family Wines to repair and mitigate the damage where possible. Sonoma County officials also suggested a $131,060 fine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But for environmental activists watching the investigation, fines and restoration attempts aren't going to cut it; they want Reimers — an experienced captain of industry whom they say knew better — to face a criminal prosecution, which could lead to a jail sentence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We want him to be an example of what you can't do here,\" says Anna Ransome, founder of a small organization called Friends of Atascadero Wetlands. In August, the group sent a letter to Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravich, asking that she prosecute Reimers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If winemakers can figure into their budget paying fines and doing minimal restoration work, then what's to stop the next guy from doing the same thing?\" Ransome says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The D.A.'s office did not return requests for comment.\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>Multiple efforts to reach Reimers for comment were unsuccessful. On Nov. 13, a sign posted outside of an address listed for him that appears to be a residence read \"Media Keep Out.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma County Winegrowers, an industry organization that promotes sustainability, also declined to comment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ransome's concerns have been echoed by other environmental and community activists in Northern California who decry a pattern of winemakers violating environmental laws, paying relatively meager fines for their actions, and eventually proceeding with their projects.\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, high-society winemaker Paul Hobbs now grows grapes on at least one small Sonoma County parcel that he cleared of trees in 2011 without proper permits. Though his actions on several locations where he removed trees caused community uproar, officials fined Hobbs $100,000 and allowed him to carry on with his business. Paul Hobbs Winery is listed by the Sonoma County Winegrowers website as certified sustainable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In another case, multiple agencies \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/press_releases/2019/pr08022019_rhys_vineyard_enforcement.pdf\">issued a $3.7 million fine\u003c/a> against Silicon Valley entrepreneur and vintner Kevin Harvey after those agencies concluded that he illegally destroyed a Mendocino County wetland and buried a small creek with excavated dirt as he made way for a new grid of grapevines. The wealthy venture capitalist paid the penalty and was allowed to keep the vineyard, which, \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/board_decisions/adopted_orders/orders/2019/wro_2019-0053_with_set_n_atts.pdf\">according\u003c/a> to state authorities, Harvey \"insisted on retaining.\" This concluded the investigation — as officials determined that the destruction Harvey caused was so thorough and complete that asking him to restore the land to its natural state was futile.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>David Keller, with the group \u003ca href=\"https://eelriver.org/\">Friends of the Eel River\u003c/a> — representing a Northern California watershed that has been impacted by logging and land development — says this type of behavior, combined with agency leniency, renders laws meant to protect forests and watersheds meaningless.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"As long as there is no jail time, these vineyardists are happy to go ahead and do whatever they want, and the fines are just a write-off — they're a part of doing business for these people,\" Keller says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Napa County, adjacent to Sonoma and\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>the source of perhaps the most expensive cabernet sauvignon outside of Bordeaux, activists are pushing back against a steady conversion of woodland into new vineyards. Kellie Anderson, an independent watchdog who has harried local officials for years to step up enforcement of environmental laws, says the county's planning department has ignored numerous violations by grape growers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anderson says she has watched wealthy winemakers near her home break land preservation agreements, denude streams through illegal tree cutting, cause mudslides after failing to protect cleared slopes against erosion, illegally install deer fencing, which makes habitat inaccessible to animals, and commit other violations of environmental laws.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There are now so many violators in these hills that the county is unable to enforce the rules,\" Anderson says. \"Whether it's lack of will or wherewithal, they aren't doing it.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But David Morrison, director of Napa County's Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department, says county officials often enforce laws and penalize violators, in part by issuing fines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We've probably collected about a million dollars in fines in the past five years,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Morrison notes that the legal landscape of Napa County, especially as it pertains to wine production, is very complex, and he says it's easy for rules to be broken without immediate resolution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The more rules you have, the easier it is to violate them,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But activists insist that Napa County is too charitable to an industry they think is harming the environment. In fact, as a gesture of diplomacy, Napa County recently invited winery and vineyard owners who have violated their operating permits, often by exceeding wine production, customer visitation or employee limits, to submit requests for upgraded permits – part of the county's \u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/2496/Napa-County-Code-Compliance-Program\">Code Compliance Program\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"They break the law, and instead of the laws being enforced, they're retroactively approving these projects,\" says Geoff Ellsworth, the mayor of the small wine country town of St. Helena, in Napa County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ellsworth says many of the violations being considered through the Code Compliance Program can directly cause aggravated traffic and air pollution, and that excessive wine production places demands on growers for more grapes. Ultimately, he says, the county's stance on winery violations could lead to more deforestation and water use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Morrison says the Code Compliance Program is intended to smooth out violations in a diplomatic way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The county wants to encourage compliance, not be punitive,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for general objections against the wine industry's encroachment into woodlands, Morrison says that even though Napa County's vineyard acreage is growing, their collective footprint on the landscape still remains well within limits set years ago by county planners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the ongoing Reimers case, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued Reimers, the manager of Krasilsa Pacific Farms, a \"cleanup and abatement\" \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/board_decisions/adopted_orders/pdf/2019/19_0045_Hugh%20Reimers%20Krasilsa%20Pacific%20Farms%20LLC_CAO.pdf\">order\u003c/a> requiring that he attempt to minimize erosion of sediment that could bury the gravel beds used by spawning salmon and steelhead trout in the Russian River watershed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Josh Curtis, assistant executive officer with the water board, says an experienced vineyard manager should know about the various permits required for the type of work Reimers conducted. He also says that, had Reimers applied for permits, his agency is unlikely to have approved some of the destructive land alterations that Reimers made, which have already caused heavy erosion into creeks feeding the Russian River.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/board_decisions/adopted_orders/pdf/2019/190606_BF_er_Krasilsa_NOV.pdf\">notice of violation\u003c/a> that the water board issued to Reimers in June, the wine baron, who has served as president of both Jackson Family Wines and Foley Family Wines, violated section 1311 of the federal Clean Water Act. Knowingly doing so is punishable, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/33/1319\">clause within that law\u003c/a>, \"by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 3 years, or by both.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In their \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/documents/2019/november/reimers-recommended-fine.pdf\">March 21 report,\u003c/a> the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture's investigators wrote that Reimers \"is well aware of the permit requirements for vineyard development in Sonoma County.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the fine they recommended for Reimers — $131,060 — doesn't match the crime, says Ross Middlemiss, a staff attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity. He says the fine is \"a drop in the bucket\" compared to the value of the property, which is 2,278 acres and worth many millions of dollars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter early this month encouraging the Sonoma\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>district attorney to pursue the most aggressive punitive action possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If civil penalties and fines aren't enough to deter these bad actors, something more severe needs to be put upon these people who knowingly violate the law,\" Middlemiss says. \"We're hoping to avert another example of a winemaker who bulldozes first, then asks for forgiveness, and gets their permit after the fact.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Alastair Bland is a freelance writer based in Sebastopol, Calif., who covers food, agriculture and the environment.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/11/18/774859696/wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists\">NPR.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/135513/wine-moguls-destroy-land-and-pay-small-fines-as-cost-of-business-say-activists","authors":["byline_bayareabites_135513"],"categories":["bayareabites_1874","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_10916","bayareabites_119"],"tags":["bayareabites_187","bayareabites_16272","bayareabites_2243","bayareabites_356","bayareabites_14748"],"featImg":"bayareabites_135514","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_135383":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_135383","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"135383","score":null,"sort":[1573242077000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"after-the-fire-how-to-support-sonoma-county-farmers-restaurants-wineries-and-stores","title":"After the Fire: How to Support Sonoma County Farmers, Restaurants, Wineries and Stores","publishDate":1573242077,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003ci>by Sofia Englund\u003c/i>\u003cbr>\n[aside tag='sonoma-magazine' num='2' label='More From Sonoma Magazine']\u003cbr>\nTwo weeks after the Kincade fire sparked in northern Sonoma County, local businesses are taking to social media to welcome visitors back to the area. After week-long closures due to power shutoffs and mandatory evacuation orders, they are eager to let the public know that Sonoma County is open for business. And understandably so: in a region where much of the local economy relies on tourism, the effects of natural disasters like the Kincade fire — \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10272861-181/88-percent-containment-for-kincade\">now fully contained\u003c/a> — can linger and negatively impact businesses for weeks, months, even years to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is the second time in two years that fires have burned in Sonoma County during the bustling harvest season — in October 2017, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-fires-in-40-photographs/\">the Tubbs, Nuns and Pocket fires raged for three weeks\u003c/a>. Last year, smoke from the Camp fire in Butte County blanketed the area in November and, in February of this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/zazu-pulls-out-of-the-barlow-two-months-after-flood/\">floods damaged businesses and homes in Guerneville and Sebastopol\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fortunately, the local community remains resilient. Just as in October 2017 and in February of this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10243821-181/close-calls-and-grace-notes?ref=related\">the outpouring of support and generosity is again prevalent\u003c/a>. Sonoma County will recover from this recent blow and while it does, we will continue to celebrate this beautiful place we’re proud to call home. If you’d like to show local businesses a little extra love in the weeks and months to come, we’ve rounded up a few ideas — click on the hyperlinks for details.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Shop Local\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818.jpg\" alt=\"A customer browses the goods at Miracle Plum in Santa Rosa.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"866\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135386\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-800x541.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-1020x690.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-1200x812.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">To support Sonoma County stores, consider shopping local this holiday season: For every $100 spent at an independently owned store, $68 stays in the community, according to the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Week-long closures due to power shutoffs and evacuation orders have delivered a blow to local retailers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/local-retailers-affected-by-kincade-fire-and-power-shutoffs-we-need-your-support/\">especially small independently owned stores\u003c/a> already struggling to compete with national chains and online megastores. Many businesses have lost critical sales during the normally busy harvest season as threats of fire have kept customers away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To support Sonoma County stores, consider \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/diy-and-buy-local-at-these-sonoma-county-makerspaces-fairs-and-shops/\">shopping local this holiday season\u003c/a>: For every $100 spent at one of these businesses, $68 stays in the community, according to the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Meanwhile, spending $100 at a big-box store contributes only $32 to the local economy, while the rise of online shopping continues to disrupt traditional retail. Visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/category/lifestyle/shop/\">our shopping page\u003c/a> for inspiration, and sign up to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/newsletters/\">our Retail Therapy newsletter\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Support Sonoma County Farmers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135388\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768.jpg\" alt=\"Corrie Leisen of Garden Earth Farm sells food to customers at the Petaluma East-Side Farmers Market at Lucchesi Park on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Petaluma, California.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"823\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135388\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-800x514.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-768x494.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-1020x656.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-1200x772.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corrie Leisen of Garden Earth Farm sells food to customers at the Petaluma East-Side Farmers Market at Lucchesi Park on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Petaluma, California. \u003ccite>(Beth Schankler/ The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Closed farmers markets, evacuations and lost refrigeration due to power outages have devastated small family farms throughout the region over the last two weeks. Many count on weekly markets as a significant source of revenue and thousands of pounds of perfect produce have been reduced to compost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To support your local farmers and ranchers, think about making warm butternut squash soup, braised greens, and French onion soup from local farmers produce or cook up a hearty meat stew with beef from local ranchers. Many farmers also have lots of salad greens to sell quickly — so eat healthily, while helping the farmers. Even better, \u003ca href=\"https://www.farmtrails.org/guide/csas\">join a CSA\u003c/a>, which will help farms throughout the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Year-round \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sonoma-county-farmers-markets-2019/\">farmers markets\u003c/a> include Petaluma East Side Farmers Market, Santa Rosa Farmers Market, Sebastopol Farmers Market, Sonoma Valley Certified Farmer’s Market. Cloverdale Community Market & Exchange and Windsor Certified Farmer’s Market are open until mid-December. — \u003ci>Heather Irwin\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Eat at Sonoma County Restaurants\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135390\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dino Bugica, chef/owner of Diavola grilling vegetables\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135390\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dino Bugica, chef/owner of Diavola grilling vegetables \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Kincade fire has been a triple whammy for local restaurants, who lost power, lost customers and continue to struggle with lackluster tourism. Most restaurants store hundreds of pounds of food in large “walk-in” refrigerators — from meat and dairy to prepared stock, vegetables and fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma County Tourism Bureau estimates that each power outage costs restaurateurs $4,700, something they can’t easily afford repeatedly. Restaurant workers lose salary, producers lose restaurant business, and it takes months or years to recoup (if at all) when profit margins average 5 percent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ve been glad to see some restaurants packed in the last few days, but they’ll continue to need local support through the quiet winter season. How to help: Book a holiday party, take a friend out, schedule a date night or just head out by yourself for a glass of wine and an appetizer. You could also eat your way through this list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/dont-take-it-off-the-menu-sonoma-county-dishes-locals-cant-live-without/\">50 dishes locals can’t live without\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2.jpg\" alt=\"Try iconic Sonoma County dishes and support local restaurants at the same time.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135389\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try iconic Sonoma County dishes and support local restaurants at the same time. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prefer to dine at home? Eat your way through \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/iconic-sonoma-foods/\">this list of iconic Sonoma County foods\u003c/a>. From Liberty Farms duck to Dungeness crab, olive oil to local peaches — you’ve got work to do for a good cause. Find more dining inspiration on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/category/biteclub/\">BiteClub\u003c/a>. — \u003ci>Heather Irwin\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Visit Sonoma County Wineries and Buy Local Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan Winery\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135391\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan Winery \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Out of the more than 400 wineries in Sonoma County, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/latest-update-the-kincade-fires-impact-on-sonoma-county-wineries-and-vineyards/\">only one winery — Soda Rock Winery in Healdsburg — was destroyed by the Kincade fire\u003c/a>. Now that the fire is fully contained, power has been restored and evacuation orders lifted, most wineries and tasting rooms have resumed normal opening hours.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' align='left' label='More Wineries to Visit']\u003cbr>\nIf you’re planning a visit to Sonoma wine country in the coming weeks and months, you will have plenty to look forward to: in addition to serving award-winning wines, many of the local wineries are hosting holiday events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/latest-update-the-kincade-fires-impact-on-sonoma-county-wineries-and-vineyards/\">Support Alexander Valley wineries\u003c/a>, which were especially impacted by the fire and give a little extra love to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/small-but-mighty-boutique-sonoma-wineries-to-check-out-right-now/\">small wine producers\u003c/a>. New to Sonoma County? Here are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-sonoma-wineries-for-first-time-visitors/\">a few great wineries for first-time visitors\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Discover Healdsburg, Geyserville and Windsor\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135392\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"Dutcher Crossing Vineyards in Geyserville\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135392\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-1020x683.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dutcher Crossing Vineyards in Geyserville \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Kincade fire came alarmingly close to Healdsburg, Geyserville and Windsor. It burned 77,758 acres in the surrounding area and destroyed 374 buildings, including 174 homes, but thanks to \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10229306-181/after-second-visit-to-alexander\">the valiant efforts of firefighters from across the United States, California and Sonoma County\u003c/a>, devastation on the scale following the October 2017 fires was averted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the fire is now fully contained, the three towns — each with its own particular charm — are welcoming visitors again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Healdsburg, with its picturesque plaza surrounded by award-winning wineries and restaurants, makes for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-healdsburg-according-to-charlie-palmer/\">an idyllic introduction to wine country\u003c/a>. The tiny town of Geyserville, with top notch restaurants, tasting rooms and vintage shops, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-geyserville-ca/\">a hidden gem\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2.jpg\" alt=\"Guests do a wine tasting at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor on Thursday, October 25, 2018.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135393\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests do a wine tasting at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor on Thursday, October 25, 2018. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker/ The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And Windsor is home to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/russian-river-brewing-company-close-to-raising-900000-for-wildfire-victims/\">Russian River Brewing Company\u003c/a>'s new state-of-the-art facility and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/10-things-to-do-in-windsor-after-your-pliny-adventure/?gSlide=8\">Grand Cru custom crush\u003c/a>, featuring over fifteen independent winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Stay in Sonoma County\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn.jpg\" alt=\"Grape Leaf Inn in Healdsburg\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135394\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grape Leaf Inn in Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Escaping the Midwest winter with a trip to Wine Country? Looking for a quick weekend getaway from San Francisco? Or maybe you’re just a Petaluman \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-hotels-for-a-staycation-in-sonoma-county/\">in search of a fun staycation\u003c/a> in your own backyard? Rest your head at \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/category/stay/\">local hotels\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-bed-and-breakfasts-to-check-into-right-now\">inns and B&Bs\u003c/a>, after shopping, drinking and eating your way through Sonoma County. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/cheap-trendy-hotels-in-sonoma-county/\">These hotels offer a little extra for those on a budget\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-kid-friendly-hotels-in-sonoma-county/\">family-friendly options\u003c/a>, too, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/take-a-peek-inside-the-sonoma-county-hotel-where-sustainability-comes-naturally/\">properties suited for those who are looking for an eco-friendly vacation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Donate money\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135395\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Meghan Dixon stands next to the ruins of her rental home on Hwy 128 in Healdsburg after it burned in the Kincade fire. Photo taken on Monday, November 4, 2019.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135395\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meghan Dixon stands next to the ruins of her rental home on Hwy 128 in Healdsburg after it burned in the Kincade fire. Photo taken on Monday, November 4, 2019. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker/ The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_135217,bayareabites_135105' label='More on Kincade Aid']\u003cbr>\nIf you’d like to support fire recovery efforts in Sonoma County by making a financial donation, there are a number of organizations to consider: \u003ca href=\"https://cfs.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?setc=1&funit_id=1652\">The Community Foundation of Sonoma County’s Resilience Fund\u003c/a> continues to accept donations to support the mid- and long-term recovery needs of individuals and families; \u003ca href=\"https://latino-community-foundation.networkforgood.com/projects/17203-latino-community-foundation-donate-now\">The Latino Community Foundation’s NorCal Wildfire Relief Fund\u003c/a> supports nonprofits that provide essential sheltering and supportive services to Latino immigrants and farmworkers affected by the fire; \u003ca href=\"https://donorbox.org/undocufund\">The UndocuFund for Fire Relief in Sonoma County\u003c/a> provides direct funding to undocumented immigrants and their families in Sonoma County to help with fire-related expenses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Find more ways to donate money \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-help-kincade-fire-victims-and-evacuees-volunteer-and-donate/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Donate time\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135396\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"The Redwood Empire Food Bank deployed its emergency response program, Station 3990, during the Kincade fire.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135396\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-1020x681.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Redwood Empire Food Bank deployed its emergency response program, Station 3990, during the Kincade fire. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are over 1,500 nonprofits in Sonoma County — many are volunteer operated. If you’re able to donate your time — a little or a lot — this can have a tremendous impact. The best place to start is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.volunteernow.org/\">Volunteer Center of Sonoma County\u003c/a>, which places thousands of volunteers with their “right match” nonprofits annually.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://refb.org/ways-to-give/make-donation/\">Redwood Empire Food Bank\u003c/a>, the “largest hunger-relief organization serving north coastal California from Sonoma County to the Oregon border,” deployed its emergency response program, Station 3990, during the Kincade fire. To volunteer at the food bank — includes helping out in the kitchen and with food distribution — sign up for a shift \u003ca href=\"https://refb.org/volunteer-opportunities/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Find more ways to volunteer \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-help-kincade-fire-victims-and-evacuees-volunteer-and-donate/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/after-the-fire-how-to-support-sonoma-county-farmers-restaurants-wineries-and-stores\" rel=\"canonical\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"After week-long closures, local businesses are eager to let the public know that Sonoma County is open for business. This is a great time to show them a little extra love.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1573242077,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":28,"wordCount":1614},"headData":{"title":"After the Fire: How to Support Sonoma County Farmers, Restaurants, Wineries and Stores | KQED","description":"After week-long closures, local businesses are eager to let the public know that Sonoma County is open for business. This is a great time to show them a little extra love.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"135383 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=135383","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/11/08/after-the-fire-how-to-support-sonoma-county-farmers-restaurants-wineries-and-stores/","disqusTitle":"After the Fire: How to Support Sonoma County Farmers, Restaurants, Wineries and Stores","path":"/bayareabites/135383/after-the-fire-how-to-support-sonoma-county-farmers-restaurants-wineries-and-stores","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ci>by Sofia Englund\u003c/i>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"tag":"sonoma-magazine","num":"2","label":"More From Sonoma Magazine "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nTwo weeks after the Kincade fire sparked in northern Sonoma County, local businesses are taking to social media to welcome visitors back to the area. After week-long closures due to power shutoffs and mandatory evacuation orders, they are eager to let the public know that Sonoma County is open for business. And understandably so: in a region where much of the local economy relies on tourism, the effects of natural disasters like the Kincade fire — \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10272861-181/88-percent-containment-for-kincade\">now fully contained\u003c/a> — can linger and negatively impact businesses for weeks, months, even years to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is the second time in two years that fires have burned in Sonoma County during the bustling harvest season — in October 2017, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-fires-in-40-photographs/\">the Tubbs, Nuns and Pocket fires raged for three weeks\u003c/a>. Last year, smoke from the Camp fire in Butte County blanketed the area in November and, in February of this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/zazu-pulls-out-of-the-barlow-two-months-after-flood/\">floods damaged businesses and homes in Guerneville and Sebastopol\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fortunately, the local community remains resilient. Just as in October 2017 and in February of this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10243821-181/close-calls-and-grace-notes?ref=related\">the outpouring of support and generosity is again prevalent\u003c/a>. Sonoma County will recover from this recent blow and while it does, we will continue to celebrate this beautiful place we’re proud to call home. If you’d like to show local businesses a little extra love in the weeks and months to come, we’ve rounded up a few ideas — click on the hyperlinks for details.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Shop Local\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818.jpg\" alt=\"A customer browses the goods at Miracle Plum in Santa Rosa.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"866\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135386\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-800x541.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-1020x690.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/MIRACLEPLUM024_887818-1200x812.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">To support Sonoma County stores, consider shopping local this holiday season: For every $100 spent at an independently owned store, $68 stays in the community, according to the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Week-long closures due to power shutoffs and evacuation orders have delivered a blow to local retailers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/local-retailers-affected-by-kincade-fire-and-power-shutoffs-we-need-your-support/\">especially small independently owned stores\u003c/a> already struggling to compete with national chains and online megastores. Many businesses have lost critical sales during the normally busy harvest season as threats of fire have kept customers away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To support Sonoma County stores, consider \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/diy-and-buy-local-at-these-sonoma-county-makerspaces-fairs-and-shops/\">shopping local this holiday season\u003c/a>: For every $100 spent at one of these businesses, $68 stays in the community, according to the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Meanwhile, spending $100 at a big-box store contributes only $32 to the local economy, while the rise of online shopping continues to disrupt traditional retail. Visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/category/lifestyle/shop/\">our shopping page\u003c/a> for inspiration, and sign up to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/newsletters/\">our Retail Therapy newsletter\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Support Sonoma County Farmers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135388\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768.jpg\" alt=\"Corrie Leisen of Garden Earth Farm sells food to customers at the Petaluma East-Side Farmers Market at Lucchesi Park on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Petaluma, California.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"823\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135388\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-800x514.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-768x494.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-1020x656.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/BS_042815_FARMERSMARKET1_729768-1200x772.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corrie Leisen of Garden Earth Farm sells food to customers at the Petaluma East-Side Farmers Market at Lucchesi Park on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Petaluma, California. \u003ccite>(Beth Schankler/ The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Closed farmers markets, evacuations and lost refrigeration due to power outages have devastated small family farms throughout the region over the last two weeks. Many count on weekly markets as a significant source of revenue and thousands of pounds of perfect produce have been reduced to compost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To support your local farmers and ranchers, think about making warm butternut squash soup, braised greens, and French onion soup from local farmers produce or cook up a hearty meat stew with beef from local ranchers. Many farmers also have lots of salad greens to sell quickly — so eat healthily, while helping the farmers. Even better, \u003ca href=\"https://www.farmtrails.org/guide/csas\">join a CSA\u003c/a>, which will help farms throughout the season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Year-round \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sonoma-county-farmers-markets-2019/\">farmers markets\u003c/a> include Petaluma East Side Farmers Market, Santa Rosa Farmers Market, Sebastopol Farmers Market, Sonoma Valley Certified Farmer’s Market. Cloverdale Community Market & Exchange and Windsor Certified Farmer’s Market are open until mid-December. — \u003ci>Heather Irwin\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Eat at Sonoma County Restaurants\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135390\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dino Bugica, chef/owner of Diavola grilling vegetables\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135390\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/DIAVOLA268_731881-1200x800-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dino Bugica, chef/owner of Diavola grilling vegetables \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Kincade fire has been a triple whammy for local restaurants, who lost power, lost customers and continue to struggle with lackluster tourism. Most restaurants store hundreds of pounds of food in large “walk-in” refrigerators — from meat and dairy to prepared stock, vegetables and fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma County Tourism Bureau estimates that each power outage costs restaurateurs $4,700, something they can’t easily afford repeatedly. Restaurant workers lose salary, producers lose restaurant business, and it takes months or years to recoup (if at all) when profit margins average 5 percent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ve been glad to see some restaurants packed in the last few days, but they’ll continue to need local support through the quiet winter season. How to help: Book a holiday party, take a friend out, schedule a date night or just head out by yourself for a glass of wine and an appetizer. You could also eat your way through this list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/dont-take-it-off-the-menu-sonoma-county-dishes-locals-cant-live-without/\">50 dishes locals can’t live without\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2.jpg\" alt=\"Try iconic Sonoma County dishes and support local restaurants at the same time.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135389\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/ZAZU_48_785145-2-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try iconic Sonoma County dishes and support local restaurants at the same time. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prefer to dine at home? Eat your way through \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/iconic-sonoma-foods/\">this list of iconic Sonoma County foods\u003c/a>. From Liberty Farms duck to Dungeness crab, olive oil to local peaches — you’ve got work to do for a good cause. Find more dining inspiration on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/category/biteclub/\">BiteClub\u003c/a>. — \u003ci>Heather Irwin\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Visit Sonoma County Wineries and Buy Local Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan Winery\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135391\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Jordanwinery-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan Winery \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Out of the more than 400 wineries in Sonoma County, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/latest-update-the-kincade-fires-impact-on-sonoma-county-wineries-and-vineyards/\">only one winery — Soda Rock Winery in Healdsburg — was destroyed by the Kincade fire\u003c/a>. Now that the fire is fully contained, power has been restored and evacuation orders lifted, most wineries and tasting rooms have resumed normal opening hours.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134208","align":"left","label":"More Wineries to Visit "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nIf you’re planning a visit to Sonoma wine country in the coming weeks and months, you will have plenty to look forward to: in addition to serving award-winning wines, many of the local wineries are hosting holiday events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/latest-update-the-kincade-fires-impact-on-sonoma-county-wineries-and-vineyards/\">Support Alexander Valley wineries\u003c/a>, which were especially impacted by the fire and give a little extra love to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/small-but-mighty-boutique-sonoma-wineries-to-check-out-right-now/\">small wine producers\u003c/a>. New to Sonoma County? Here are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-sonoma-wineries-for-first-time-visitors/\">a few great wineries for first-time visitors\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Discover Healdsburg, Geyserville and Windsor\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135392\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"Dutcher Crossing Vineyards in Geyserville\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135392\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/Dutcher-Crossing-Geyserville-Breezeway-Vineyards-Courtesy-Photo-1020x683.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dutcher Crossing Vineyards in Geyserville \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Kincade fire came alarmingly close to Healdsburg, Geyserville and Windsor. It burned 77,758 acres in the surrounding area and destroyed 374 buildings, including 174 homes, but thanks to \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10229306-181/after-second-visit-to-alexander\">the valiant efforts of firefighters from across the United States, California and Sonoma County\u003c/a>, devastation on the scale following the October 2017 fires was averted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the fire is now fully contained, the three towns — each with its own particular charm — are welcoming visitors again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Healdsburg, with its picturesque plaza surrounded by award-winning wineries and restaurants, makes for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-healdsburg-according-to-charlie-palmer/\">an idyllic introduction to wine country\u003c/a>. The tiny town of Geyserville, with top notch restaurants, tasting rooms and vintage shops, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-geyserville-ca/\">a hidden gem\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2.jpg\" alt=\"Guests do a wine tasting at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor on Thursday, October 25, 2018.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135393\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_102518_GrandCru2-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests do a wine tasting at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor on Thursday, October 25, 2018. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker/ The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And Windsor is home to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/russian-river-brewing-company-close-to-raising-900000-for-wildfire-victims/\">Russian River Brewing Company\u003c/a>'s new state-of-the-art facility and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/10-things-to-do-in-windsor-after-your-pliny-adventure/?gSlide=8\">Grand Cru custom crush\u003c/a>, featuring over fifteen independent winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Stay in Sonoma County\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn.jpg\" alt=\"Grape Leaf Inn in Healdsburg\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135394\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/grape-leaf-inn-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grape Leaf Inn in Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Escaping the Midwest winter with a trip to Wine Country? Looking for a quick weekend getaway from San Francisco? Or maybe you’re just a Petaluman \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-hotels-for-a-staycation-in-sonoma-county/\">in search of a fun staycation\u003c/a> in your own backyard? Rest your head at \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/category/stay/\">local hotels\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-bed-and-breakfasts-to-check-into-right-now\">inns and B&Bs\u003c/a>, after shopping, drinking and eating your way through Sonoma County. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/cheap-trendy-hotels-in-sonoma-county/\">These hotels offer a little extra for those on a budget\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-kid-friendly-hotels-in-sonoma-county/\">family-friendly options\u003c/a>, too, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/take-a-peek-inside-the-sonoma-county-hotel-where-sustainability-comes-naturally/\">properties suited for those who are looking for an eco-friendly vacation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Donate money\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135395\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Meghan Dixon stands next to the ruins of her rental home on Hwy 128 in Healdsburg after it burned in the Kincade fire. Photo taken on Monday, November 4, 2019.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135395\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/bs_110419_Fire2-1200x800-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meghan Dixon stands next to the ruins of her rental home on Hwy 128 in Healdsburg after it burned in the Kincade fire. Photo taken on Monday, November 4, 2019. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker/ The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_135217,bayareabites_135105","label":"More on Kincade Aid "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nIf you’d like to support fire recovery efforts in Sonoma County by making a financial donation, there are a number of organizations to consider: \u003ca href=\"https://cfs.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?setc=1&funit_id=1652\">The Community Foundation of Sonoma County’s Resilience Fund\u003c/a> continues to accept donations to support the mid- and long-term recovery needs of individuals and families; \u003ca href=\"https://latino-community-foundation.networkforgood.com/projects/17203-latino-community-foundation-donate-now\">The Latino Community Foundation’s NorCal Wildfire Relief Fund\u003c/a> supports nonprofits that provide essential sheltering and supportive services to Latino immigrants and farmworkers affected by the fire; \u003ca href=\"https://donorbox.org/undocufund\">The UndocuFund for Fire Relief in Sonoma County\u003c/a> provides direct funding to undocumented immigrants and their families in Sonoma County to help with fire-related expenses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Find more ways to donate money \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-help-kincade-fire-victims-and-evacuees-volunteer-and-donate/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Donate time\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135396\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"The Redwood Empire Food Bank deployed its emergency response program, Station 3990, during the Kincade fire.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135396\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/11/redwood-empire-food-bank-1200x801-1020x681.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Redwood Empire Food Bank deployed its emergency response program, Station 3990, during the Kincade fire. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are over 1,500 nonprofits in Sonoma County — many are volunteer operated. If you’re able to donate your time — a little or a lot — this can have a tremendous impact. The best place to start is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.volunteernow.org/\">Volunteer Center of Sonoma County\u003c/a>, which places thousands of volunteers with their “right match” nonprofits annually.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://refb.org/ways-to-give/make-donation/\">Redwood Empire Food Bank\u003c/a>, the “largest hunger-relief organization serving north coastal California from Sonoma County to the Oregon border,” deployed its emergency response program, Station 3990, during the Kincade fire. To volunteer at the food bank — includes helping out in the kitchen and with food distribution — sign up for a shift \u003ca href=\"https://refb.org/volunteer-opportunities/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Find more ways to volunteer \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-help-kincade-fire-victims-and-evacuees-volunteer-and-donate/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/after-the-fire-how-to-support-sonoma-county-farmers-restaurants-wineries-and-stores\" rel=\"canonical\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/135383/after-the-fire-how-to-support-sonoma-county-farmers-restaurants-wineries-and-stores","authors":["11349"],"categories":["bayareabites_1874","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1146","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_119"],"tags":["bayareabites_16481","bayareabites_356","bayareabites_16340","bayareabites_1045"],"featImg":"bayareabites_135397","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_135105":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_135105","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"135105","score":null,"sort":[1571953442000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"sonoma-county-chefs-respond-to-kincade-fire","title":"Sonoma County Chefs Respond to Kincade Fire","publishDate":1571953442,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>[aside postID='news_11782314,science_1926793' label='More Wildfire Information on KQED']\u003cbr>\n\u003ci>by Heather Irwin\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If Chef Dustin Valette looks a bit relaxed while making sandwiches for 60, it’s only because he’s lived with a first responder his whole life. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Healdsburg restaurateur snapped into action early this morning, coordinating food relief efforts for evacuees before 10 a.m. — just about the time his dad, Bob Valette, was “wheels up” on a tanker jet headed out of Sonoma County airport to fight the Kincade Fire that is still uncontained near Geyserville.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135110\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Dustin Valette of Valette Restaurant in Healdsburg delivering food to the Healdsburg Community Center.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135110\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-800x582.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-768x559.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-1020x742.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Dustin Valette of Valette Restaurant in Healdsburg delivering food to the Healdsburg Community Center. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though this fire pales in comparison to the Tubbs and Camp Fires — at least at this point — it’s a scary reminder of our new reality. With power out to thousands, news came in the middle of the night that a fire had sparked in northern Sonoma County. At this moment, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10215186-181/kincade-fire-forces-evacuation-of\">it is an estimated 10,000 acres\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Valette is working with Chef Kyle Connaughton of Single Thread (which will be closed tonight, Oct, 24), \u003ca href=\"http://www.mycatellis.com/\">Catelli’s Domenica Catelli\u003c/a> (also closed tonight), and helpers from the community (Costeaux provided the bread) to feed the approximately 60 people at the Healdsburg Community Center taking refuge from the fires. They plan to serve about 200 tonight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650.jpg\" alt=\"Dani Wilcox helps to prepare food at Valette.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1650\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135111\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-160x220.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-800x1100.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-768x1056.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-1020x1403.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-873x1200.jpg 873w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dani Wilcox helps to prepare food at Valette. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As he packed up his car with sandwiches–made with long loaves of fresh French bread, heirloom tomatoes from his own garden, meat and cheese from his restaurant kitchen — he realized the irony of such fancy sandwiches in an emergency. But that’s what he does, and that’s what he knows. And food, after all, is love. And a good sandwich takes just as long to make as a bad one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s still unknown what will happen in the coming days…but restaurateurs are ready. The local food community, including Valette and many others, offered thousands of man hours, kitchens, food, and support activated during the 2017 fires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873.jpg\" alt=\"Chefs Dustin Valette and Ken Rochioli.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"873\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135114\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-800x582.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-768x559.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-1020x742.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chefs Dustin Valette and Ken Rochioli. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As I’ve learned personally, it’s a fine line between helping and being in the way, and aid organizers are relying on vetted food providers to assist during this time. I went to several agencies and Red Cross stations today, and most are saying that it is “early hours” and they are watching the situation to best inform coordinated responses. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the Cal Fire command center at the Jockey Club near the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, their own mobile kitchen is ready to feed first responders. They are currently standing by as the situation progresses. No one was able to speak in an official capacity, but the Cal Fire mobile kitchen was on site in 2017 to feed hundreds of first responders at the Fairgrounds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135112\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Ken Rochioli gets interviewed by a reporter at the Healdsburg Community Center.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"873\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135112\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-800x582.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-768x559.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-1020x742.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Ken Rochioli gets interviewed by a reporter at the Healdsburg Community Center. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Also on standby is a kitted-out mobile kitchen built by Guy Fieri after the Tubbs Fire. The kitchen can serve thousands. The team, which has worked with Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen, and the kitchen can be onsite and ready to feed people within an hour of activation. Currently, the kitchen is on standby as they await instructions from CalFire. Jose Andres tweeted this morning that he was here for Sonoma County if needed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/chefjoseandres/status/1187379055693385729\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Valette brought the sandwiches to the community center, surrounded by smoke and crawling with reporters, he smiled as his friend Ken Rochioli of KR Catering pulled up with more trays of food. Rochioli was stopped by reporters for an interview. Valette snuck by, saying that he needed to get back to his restaurant because he had an entirely new menu to prepare at the restaurant this evening. Not to mention helping with dinner for 200 at the shelter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What else do I have to do?” he grins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomafamilymeal.org/\">Sonoma Family Meal\u003c/a> has activated for this emergency and is monitoring the situation to see where we can best help our community during this situation. Heather Irwin is the founder of Sonoma Family Meal.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This article originally appeared in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/kincade-fire-restaurant-chef-response/\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Food is love in Sonoma County.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1571953442,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":16,"wordCount":732},"headData":{"title":"Sonoma County Chefs Respond to Kincade Fire | KQED","description":"Food is love in Sonoma County.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"135105 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=135105","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/10/24/sonoma-county-chefs-respond-to-kincade-fire/","disqusTitle":"Sonoma County Chefs Respond to Kincade Fire","path":"/bayareabites/135105/sonoma-county-chefs-respond-to-kincade-fire","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"news_11782314,science_1926793","label":"More Wildfire Information on KQED "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ci>by Heather Irwin\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If Chef Dustin Valette looks a bit relaxed while making sandwiches for 60, it’s only because he’s lived with a first responder his whole life. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Healdsburg restaurateur snapped into action early this morning, coordinating food relief efforts for evacuees before 10 a.m. — just about the time his dad, Bob Valette, was “wheels up” on a tanker jet headed out of Sonoma County airport to fight the Kincade Fire that is still uncontained near Geyserville.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135110\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Dustin Valette of Valette Restaurant in Healdsburg delivering food to the Healdsburg Community Center.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135110\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-800x582.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-768x559.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_valette2-1024x745-1020x742.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Dustin Valette of Valette Restaurant in Healdsburg delivering food to the Healdsburg Community Center. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though this fire pales in comparison to the Tubbs and Camp Fires — at least at this point — it’s a scary reminder of our new reality. With power out to thousands, news came in the middle of the night that a fire had sparked in northern Sonoma County. At this moment, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10215186-181/kincade-fire-forces-evacuation-of\">it is an estimated 10,000 acres\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Valette is working with Chef Kyle Connaughton of Single Thread (which will be closed tonight, Oct, 24), \u003ca href=\"http://www.mycatellis.com/\">Catelli’s Domenica Catelli\u003c/a> (also closed tonight), and helpers from the community (Costeaux provided the bread) to feed the approximately 60 people at the Healdsburg Community Center taking refuge from the fires. They plan to serve about 200 tonight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650.jpg\" alt=\"Dani Wilcox helps to prepare food at Valette.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1650\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135111\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-160x220.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-800x1100.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-768x1056.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-1020x1403.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/1019_sando_valette-1200x1650-873x1200.jpg 873w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dani Wilcox helps to prepare food at Valette. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As he packed up his car with sandwiches–made with long loaves of fresh French bread, heirloom tomatoes from his own garden, meat and cheese from his restaurant kitchen — he realized the irony of such fancy sandwiches in an emergency. But that’s what he does, and that’s what he knows. And food, after all, is love. And a good sandwich takes just as long to make as a bad one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s still unknown what will happen in the coming days…but restaurateurs are ready. The local food community, including Valette and many others, offered thousands of man hours, kitchens, food, and support activated during the 2017 fires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873.jpg\" alt=\"Chefs Dustin Valette and Ken Rochioli.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"873\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135114\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-800x582.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-768x559.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fire1019_valette4-1200x873-1020x742.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chefs Dustin Valette and Ken Rochioli. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As I’ve learned personally, it’s a fine line between helping and being in the way, and aid organizers are relying on vetted food providers to assist during this time. I went to several agencies and Red Cross stations today, and most are saying that it is “early hours” and they are watching the situation to best inform coordinated responses. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the Cal Fire command center at the Jockey Club near the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, their own mobile kitchen is ready to feed first responders. They are currently standing by as the situation progresses. No one was able to speak in an official capacity, but the Cal Fire mobile kitchen was on site in 2017 to feed hundreds of first responders at the Fairgrounds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_135112\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Ken Rochioli gets interviewed by a reporter at the Healdsburg Community Center.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"873\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135112\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-800x582.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-768x559.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/kenrochioli-1200x873-1020x742.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Ken Rochioli gets interviewed by a reporter at the Healdsburg Community Center. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin/Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Also on standby is a kitted-out mobile kitchen built by Guy Fieri after the Tubbs Fire. The kitchen can serve thousands. The team, which has worked with Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen, and the kitchen can be onsite and ready to feed people within an hour of activation. Currently, the kitchen is on standby as they await instructions from CalFire. Jose Andres tweeted this morning that he was here for Sonoma County if needed.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"singleTwitterStatus","attributes":{"named":{"id":"1187379055693385729"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>As Valette brought the sandwiches to the community center, surrounded by smoke and crawling with reporters, he smiled as his friend Ken Rochioli of KR Catering pulled up with more trays of food. Rochioli was stopped by reporters for an interview. Valette snuck by, saying that he needed to get back to his restaurant because he had an entirely new menu to prepare at the restaurant this evening. Not to mention helping with dinner for 200 at the shelter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What else do I have to do?” he grins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomafamilymeal.org/\">Sonoma Family Meal\u003c/a> has activated for this emergency and is monitoring the situation to see where we can best help our community during this situation. Heather Irwin is the founder of Sonoma Family Meal.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This article originally appeared in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/kincade-fire-restaurant-chef-response/\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/135105/sonoma-county-chefs-respond-to-kincade-fire","authors":["11349"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_63","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_1807"],"tags":["bayareabites_9710","bayareabites_14775","bayareabites_16481","bayareabites_356","bayareabites_16482"],"featImg":"bayareabites_135108","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_134907":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_134907","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"134907","score":null,"sort":[1570143240000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"25-historic-sonoma-county-restaurants-that-are-still-going-strong","title":"25 Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong","publishDate":1570143240,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_129955,bayareabites_134158' label='More Sonoma Bites']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the restaurant business, it’s saying something to make it through the first year, and rare to last more than ten. But in Sonoma County, there are more than a dozen that have survived well past their 30th year, and a handful which have outlasted generations of diners, stretching back more than a century.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are well-worn eateries that have a proven formula. Most share a common heritage, built by Italian immigrants to the region, serving hearty family-style meals at approachable prices. It’s not a stretch to say that the farms, timber mills, railroads and vineyards of Sonoma County were built on pasta and meatballs. And maybe a steak or two.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We pay homage to 25 tried and true restaurants that have stood the test of time and are still going strong.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Stormy’s Spirits and Supper, Petaluma (1854)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>6650 Bloomfield Road, Petaluma, 795-0127, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stormysrestaurant.com/\">stormysrestaurant.com\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134909\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134909\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stormy's Spirits and Supper, in Bloomfield, California \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Established as a roadhouse, Stormy’s has hosted generations of West County diners. The restaurant turned into a steakhouse in the early 1970s, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/stormys-spirits-and-supper-still-thrives-in-bloomfield/\">remains a family-style dining destination\u003c/a> in Bloomfield.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Washoe House, Petaluma (1859)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>2840 Stony Point, Petaluma, 795-4544.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134910\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134910\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Washoe House, illuminated at night. \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A former stagecoach stop connecting Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Bodega, this historic roadhouse is best known for two things: Dollar bills pinned to the bar ceiling and The Battle of the Washoe House. According to legend, following the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln, a group of Petaluma militia were intent on creating trouble for Southern-leaning Santa Rosans. Their thirst got the best of them, and the group ended up getting drunk instead of rabble-rousing. The Washoe House was sold in 2015 to Petaluma Creamery owner Larry Peter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134911\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134911\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Personalized dollar bills hang from the ceiling at Washoe House in Petaluma. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Volpi’s Grocery, Petaluma (1925)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>124 Washington St., Petaluma, 762-2371.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134912\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134912\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-800x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-800x560.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-768x538.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-1020x714.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-1200x840.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though it's operated as a grocery for most of its existence, Volpi’s major claim to fame was as a speakeasy in the 1920s. Locals know that the “secret” bar is still in operation, with a convenient escape door to the alley in case of a raid. Or your ex-wife. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134913\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134913\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-800x1057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1057\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-800x1057.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-160x211.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-768x1014.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-908x1200.jpg 908w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brother and sister John and Sylvia Volpi grew up in an accordion-playing family and used to play Friday and Saturday nights and for special occasions at Volpi's Ristorante and Bar in Petaluma. Sylvia passed away in 2017. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The grocery became a restaurant in 1992, though there’s still an old Italian grocery vibe with well-worn wooden floors and walls lined with Italian tchotchkes, accordions, and candle wax-covered chianti bottles.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pinky's Pizza, Petaluma (1962)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>321 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma, 707-763-2510, \u003ca href=\"http://pinkyspizzaparlor.com/\">pinkyspizzaparlor.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134914\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134914\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pinky's Pizza. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A hometown classic pizza joint loved by generations of Petalumans.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Union Hotel, Occidental (1891)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>3731 Main St., Occidental, 874-3555, \u003ca href=\"http://www.unionhoteloccidental.com/\">unionhoteloccidental.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134915\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134915\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-800x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-800x529.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-768x508.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Union Hotel, in Occidental. \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though there are several newer locations of this classic restaurant, the Occidental restaurant has been around for more than 125 years. What began as the Union Saloon and General Store grew into a family business, with four generations managing the restaurant serving Italian dinners over the years. The bakery and cafe is packed on the weekends, and rightly so, with some of the best pastries around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134916\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134916\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic-800x637.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic-160x127.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic-768x612.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotel staff on the porch in 1918. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Heritage Collection -- Sonoma County Library)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Catelli’s, Geyserville (1936)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>21047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 857-7142, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mycatellis.com/\">mycatellis.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134917\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134917\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-800x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-800x558.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-768x536.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-1020x712.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-1200x837.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dinner in the dinning room at Catelli's The Rex restaurant in Geyserville. \u003ccite>(Catelli's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Italian immigrants Santi and Virginia Catelli opened Catelli’s “The Rex” in tiny Geyserville as an unpretentious family eatery featuring spaghetti, minestrone and ravioli. The family closed the restaurant in 1986, but it was reopened in Healdsburg, where it stood until 2004. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134918\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134918\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-800x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-800x567.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-768x544.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-1020x723.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard's meat sauce over ten layer lasagna at Catelli's in Geyserville. \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2010, siblings Domenica and Nick Catelli reopened the restaurant at the original Geyserville location, where its been host to a number of celebrities, but remains an approachable family-style restaurant. Their paper-thin layers of lasagna noodles makes Catelli’s version one of the best in the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinucci's Italian Dinners, Valley Ford (1939)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>14485 Hwy. 1, Valley Ford, 876-3260, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dinuccisrestaurant.com/\">dinuccisrestaurant.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134919\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134919\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dinucci's Italian Dinners in Valley Ford, California. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the building dates to 1908, serving train travelers, the current restaurant didn’t open until 1939. Run by Henry and Mabel Dinucci, the restaurant was a welcome stop for hearty family-style Italian dinners. The restaurant was sold to the Wagner family in 1968, but some of Mabel's recipes have stood the test of time, and are still in use today. The historic interior hasn’t changed much, with red and white checkered tablecloths right out of the 1940s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134920\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134920\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A photo of owner Jeanne Garcia's mother Betty Wagner, who originally owned the restaurant with her husband, hangs above the dining room at Dinucci's Italian Dinners in Valley Ford, California. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Negri’s, Occidental (1942)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>3700 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental, \u003ca href=\"http://negrisrestaurant.com/\">negrisrestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134921\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134921\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-800x581.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-160x116.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-768x558.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Negri's has been an Occidental mainstay, serving family style Italian dinners for over half a century. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Heritage Collection- Sonoma County Library)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-owned Italian restaurant started as a stopover for train travelers going from San Francisco to Eureka. The restaurant lore is that the original owner, Joe Negri Sr., an Italian immigrant, was once the personal chef of movie legend Rudolph Valentino. After moving to Santa Rosa, he opened Negri’s, which has continued to serve up traditional Italian pasta dinners, many using original recipes from the 1930s, ever since.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134922\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134922\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-800x526.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-800x526.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-160x105.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-768x505.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-1020x671.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nonni's Ravioli features house made pasta, beef, pork, swiss chard, herbs and parmesan from Negri's Italian Dinners and Joe's Bar in Occidental. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Swiss Hotel, Sonoma(1892)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>18 W. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-938-3298, \u003ca href=\"http://swisshotelsonoma.com/\">swisshotelsonoma.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134923\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134923\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-800x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-800x536.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-768x515.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-1020x683.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Swiss Hotel in Sonoma, \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The history of Sonoma is written on the walls of this historic inn, restaurant and bar. An Italian-focused menu reflects the generations oof family ownership.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Depot Hotel, Sonoma (1985)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>241 First St. West, Sonoma, 938-2980, \u003ca href=\"http://www.depotsonoma.com/\">depotsonoma.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134924\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134924\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Depot Hotel, Sonoma. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though it's a bit of a sleeper, the off-square restaurant is located inside a historic 19th-century hotel, and features a hidden pool on the outdoor patio. Owner Michael Ghilarducci and his wife founded a cooking school in1987, and now their son, Antonio is the executive chef.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Casa, Sonoma (1967)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>121 East Spain St., Sonoma, 996-3406, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacasarestaurant.com/\">lacasarestaurant.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tacos at La Casa. \u003ccite>(Tom Ipri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With simple, traditional Mexican food just off the Sonoma Square, La Casa has seen the transformation of this sleepy rural town into the tourist destination it is today. The restaurant was purchased in 2015 by the Sherpa Brothers Group, Nepalese restaurateurs who’ve reinvigorated several of the town’s restaurant spaces. If you go, don’t miss the margaritas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mary's Pizza Shack, Various Locations(1959)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://maryspizzashack.com/\">maryspizzashack.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mary's Pizza Shack Mary Fazio opened her first Mary's Pizza Shack in Boyes Hot Springs in 1959. Fazio died in 1999 but her restaurant now has 18 locations all the stores remain family owned with 750 employees. \u003ccite>(Mary's Pizza Shack)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the original Boyes Springs location is gone, Mary Fazio opened her first pizzeria with her family's recipes and her own pots and pans from home. The chain has grown exponentially throughout the Bay Area with 17 locations now in business.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mac's Deli, Santa Rosa (1952)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>630 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-545-3785, \u003ca href=\"http://macsdeliandcafe.com./\">macsdeliandcafe.com.\u003c/a> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-800x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-800x543.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-1020x693.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cup of Joe with a club sandwich from Mac's Deli in downtown Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Billing itself as the oldest continuing breakfast and sandwich cafe in Sonoma County, it was originally opened by Mac Nesmon as a New York-style deli. The Soltani family bought the place in 1970 and have been running it since. The Rueben sandwich is a can't miss.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Villa, Santa Rosa (1976)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>3901 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, 528-7755, \u003ca href=\"http://www.thevillarestaurant.com/\">thevillarestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great views at The Villa. \u003ccite>(The Villa )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Great views and a popular bar have made this Italian restaurant a destination for generations. The fare is right out of the 1950s, with dishes like Beef Stroganoff, Sole Dore, Veal Picatta and Scaloppine, Shrimp Louie and spaghetti and meatballs, but newer additions like pizza and risotto are also popular. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll find plenty of goombas and early bird diners (dinner starts at 3pm), along with a newer generation at Happy Hour, enjoying the hilltop gathering place.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don Taylor’s Omelette Express, Santa Rosa (1978)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>112 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 525-1690; 150 Windsor River Road, Windsor, 838-6920, \u003ca href=\"http://www.omeletteexpress.com/\">omeletteexpress.com\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don Taylor in front of Don Taylor’s Omelette Express. \u003ccite>(Don Taylor’s Omelette Express)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll find owner Don Taylor at the door of the original Santa Rosa location most weekends, welcoming generations of families who’ve made breakfast at Omelette Express a tradition. Omelettes are, of course, a best bet, but there’s plenty more on the lengthy menu, including Benedicts, burgers, sandwiches, salads and some of the best coffee in town.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Gare, Santa Rosa (1979)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. \u003ca href=\"http://lagarerestaurant.com/\">lagarerestaurant.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-800x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-800x515.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-768x494.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-1020x656.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Gare restaurant in 2002. \u003ccite>(La Gare )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roger Praplan relishes the fact that he’s serving the grandchildren of some of La Gare’s early customers. Praplan’s parents were early entrepreneurs in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square, purchasing their lot for $25,000 in 1977. Though dining trends have come and gone during the restaurant’s 30-plus years, Praplan stays laser-focused on the traditional French cuisine that’s made the restaurant a popular birthday, anniversary and holiday restaurant for decades. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People always want to reinvent. Just readjust, and stick to your vision,” said Praplan.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>John Ash & Co, Santa Rosa (1980)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, \u003ca href=\"https://www.vintnersinn.com/dining/john-ash-co/\">vintnersinn.com/dining/john-ash-co/\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134931\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134931\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Ash Camp & Co, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(John Ash & Co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s impossible to talk about Sonoma’s longstanding food scene without paying homage to its patriarch, John Ash. What began as an idea became a revolution — using nearby produce, meats and cheeses to create wholesome, ethical, lush food and pairing it with great local wines. Though it seems almost quaint now, Ash was an early pioneer at his Montgomery Village restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though Ash is no longer in the kitchen of his eponymous restaurant, some of the top chefs and winemakers (Jeffrey Madura, Dan Kosta, Michael Browne) are alums of the historic eatery. Now headed by Chef Tom Schmidt, the restaurant still holds close its original vision.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cattlemens, Santa Rosa and Petaluma (1968)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Locations in Santa Rosa's Montgomery Village and Petaluma, \u003ca href=\"http://cattlemens.com/\">cattlemens.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-800x549.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-800x549.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-160x110.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-768x527.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-1020x700.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saturday dinner hour at Cattlemens in Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-friendly steakhouse was started by ranchers, and quickly became a go-to for giant slabs of beef, beans and the Cowpie Brownie Sundae.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Betty's Fish and Chips, Santa Rosa (1967)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>4046 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa, 707-539-0899, \u003ca href=\"http://bettysfishandchips.com/\">bettysfishandchips.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-800x496.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-800x496.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-160x99.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-768x476.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-1020x632.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Betty's Fish 'n Chips is located on Sonoma Highway just east of Farmers Lane. \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>English-style fish and chips served up with the world's best lemon pie have been Santa Rosa favorites for more than 50 years. The restaurant got a facelift in 1996 and has continued on the tradition.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Restaurant at Madrona Manor, Healdsburg (1981)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 433-4321, \u003ca href=\"http://www.madronamanor.com/\">madronamanor.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134934\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134934\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-800x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-800x525.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-160x105.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-768x504.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-1020x669.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Madrona Manor, a Victorian estate built in 1881. \u003ccite>(Scott Manchester)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Healdsburg has grown up, so has this once-unassuming restaurant inside this Victorian bed and breakfast. In 1999, when Bill and Trudi Konrad purchased the property, they hired Chef Jesse Mallgren. An alum of Gary Danko’s at Chateau Souverain and SF’s legendary Stars, Mallgren grew up in Sonoma County. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-800x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-800x506.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-160x101.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-768x486.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-1020x645.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vanilla Passion Roulade with raspberry gel, almond streusel, calamansi sorbet and chocolate feather from Madrona Manor in Healdsburg. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though he defines his cuisine as first and foremost local and seasonally-inspired, about 10 years ago Mallgren began pushing boundaries with molecular gastronomy techniques that include using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. “We use the best techniques with the best products,” he said. What he credits with the restaurant’s continued success: Creative control in the kitchen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Free of financial and time constraints of many other chefs, Mallgren can channel his energy into a showcase tasting menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pick's Drive In, Cloverdale (1923)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>117 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale, 707-894-2962, \u003ca href=\"http://healdsburger.com/\">healdsburger.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134936\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134936\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-800x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-800x538.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-768x516.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-1020x686.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pick's Drive In, one of the oldest hamburger restaurants in America. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the oldest hamburger restaurants in America, this Cloverdale drive-in has been serving up beefy burgers, hot dogs and shakes for nearly a century. The restaurant was acquired by David Alioto.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tide's Wharf, Bodega Bay (1950s)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>835 Bay Hwy, Bodega Bay,707-875-3652, \u003ca href=\"http://innatthetides.com/tides-wharf-restaurant.\">innatthetides.com/tides-wharf-restaurant.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134937\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134937\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-800x549.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-800x549.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-160x110.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-768x527.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-1020x700.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors dine and enjoy drinks outside the Inn at the Tides restaurant in Bodega Bay, California. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Made popular by the 1960's Alfred Hitchcock movie, \"The Birds\", this Bodega seafood restaurant has been a destination for more than 50 years. Stellar views of the Bay make it a magical place for a coastal stop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134938\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134938\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-800x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-800x568.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-768x545.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-1020x724.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-1200x852.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hazel Mitchell, on the set of \"The Birds\" in Bodega Bay in 1962. A waitress at the old Tides restaurant, she served film director Alfred Hitchcock the same meal each day during the filming - a piece of sole, a lettuce leaf and a few string beans. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Blue Heron, Duncans Mills (1977)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>25275 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills, 707- 865-2261, \u003ca href=\"http://blueheronrestaurant.com/\">blueheronrestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134939\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134939\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Blue Heron, Duncan Mills. \u003ccite>(The Blue Heron)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the building was originally constructed in the late 1800s, the 1906 earthquake mostly destroyed the town. In 1976, a restoration project brought the town back to life. The Blue Heron has a lengthy menu that includes local seafood, burgers, salad and chowder.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, Marshall (1948)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>18863 Shoreline Highway, Marshall, 415-663-1107, \u003ca href=\"http://tonysseafoodrestaurant.com/\">tonysseafoodrestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134940\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134940\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-800x545.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-800x545.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-768x524.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-1020x695.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clam chowder at Tony’s Seafood in Marshall. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For almost 70 years, the ramshackle little fish house was a coastal favorite run by a Croatian fishing family. But by the time the restaurant changed hands in 2017, the restaurant was a fading relic from another era. After a two-year remodel by the owners of Hog Island Oyster Co., Tony’s has been reborn into a vibrant, modern seafood house with some of the best food and best views of Tomales Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>William Tell House, Tomales (1877)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>26955 CA-1, Tomales, 707-879-2002, \u003ca href=\"http://williamtellhouse.com/\">williamtellhouse.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134941\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134941\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-800x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-800x529.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-768x508.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-1020x674.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local friends enjoy a a drink and appetizers at the bar at the William Tell House in Tomales. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the original house burned in the early 20th century, there’s still a historic feeling to what’s been called Marin’s Oldest Bar. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/10023746-181/tomales-iconic-william-tell-house\">The menu was recently expanded\u003c/a> to include locally-sourced burgers, steaks, chowder and a seafood tower.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134942\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134942\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-800x453.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-800x453.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-160x91.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-768x435.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-1020x578.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The William Tell House in Tomales was built in 1877, and burned down in 1906. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/historic-restaurants-of-sonoma-county/?slide=59#slide-59\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"In Sonoma County, there are a handful of restaurants that have outlasted generations of diners, stretching back more than a century.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1570143371,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":64,"wordCount":2657},"headData":{"title":"25 Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong | KQED","description":"In Sonoma County, there are a handful of restaurants that have outlasted generations of diners, stretching back more than a century.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"134907 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134907","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/10/03/25-historic-sonoma-county-restaurants-that-are-still-going-strong/","disqusTitle":"25 Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong","path":"/bayareabites/134907/25-historic-sonoma-county-restaurants-that-are-still-going-strong","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_129955,bayareabites_134158","label":"More Sonoma Bites "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the restaurant business, it’s saying something to make it through the first year, and rare to last more than ten. But in Sonoma County, there are more than a dozen that have survived well past their 30th year, and a handful which have outlasted generations of diners, stretching back more than a century.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are well-worn eateries that have a proven formula. Most share a common heritage, built by Italian immigrants to the region, serving hearty family-style meals at approachable prices. It’s not a stretch to say that the farms, timber mills, railroads and vineyards of Sonoma County were built on pasta and meatballs. And maybe a steak or two.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We pay homage to 25 tried and true restaurants that have stood the test of time and are still going strong.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Stormy’s Spirits and Supper, Petaluma (1854)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>6650 Bloomfield Road, Petaluma, 795-0127, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stormysrestaurant.com/\">stormysrestaurant.com\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134909\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134909\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/AJ1008_STORMYSSPIRITSSUPPER_10_800304.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stormy's Spirits and Supper, in Bloomfield, California \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Established as a roadhouse, Stormy’s has hosted generations of West County diners. The restaurant turned into a steakhouse in the early 1970s, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/stormys-spirits-and-supper-still-thrives-in-bloomfield/\">remains a family-style dining destination\u003c/a> in Bloomfield.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Washoe House, Petaluma (1859)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>2840 Stony Point, Petaluma, 795-4544.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134910\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134910\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-house-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Washoe House, illuminated at night. \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A former stagecoach stop connecting Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Bodega, this historic roadhouse is best known for two things: Dollar bills pinned to the bar ceiling and The Battle of the Washoe House. According to legend, following the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln, a group of Petaluma militia were intent on creating trouble for Southern-leaning Santa Rosans. Their thirst got the best of them, and the group ended up getting drunk instead of rabble-rousing. The Washoe House was sold in 2015 to Petaluma Creamery owner Larry Peter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134911\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134911\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/washoe-dollars.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Personalized dollar bills hang from the ceiling at Washoe House in Petaluma. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Volpi’s Grocery, Petaluma (1925)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>124 Washington St., Petaluma, 762-2371.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134912\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134912\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-800x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-800x560.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-768x538.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-1020x714.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-1200x840.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though it's operated as a grocery for most of its existence, Volpi’s major claim to fame was as a speakeasy in the 1920s. Locals know that the “secret” bar is still in operation, with a convenient escape door to the alley in case of a raid. Or your ex-wife. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134913\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134913\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-800x1057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1057\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-800x1057.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-160x211.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-768x1014.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old-908x1200.jpg 908w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/volpis-old.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brother and sister John and Sylvia Volpi grew up in an accordion-playing family and used to play Friday and Saturday nights and for special occasions at Volpi's Ristorante and Bar in Petaluma. Sylvia passed away in 2017. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The grocery became a restaurant in 1992, though there’s still an old Italian grocery vibe with well-worn wooden floors and walls lined with Italian tchotchkes, accordions, and candle wax-covered chianti bottles.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pinky's Pizza, Petaluma (1962)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>321 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma, 707-763-2510, \u003ca href=\"http://pinkyspizzaparlor.com/\">pinkyspizzaparlor.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134914\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134914\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/pinkys-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pinky's Pizza. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A hometown classic pizza joint loved by generations of Petalumans.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Union Hotel, Occidental (1891)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>3731 Main St., Occidental, 874-3555, \u003ca href=\"http://www.unionhoteloccidental.com/\">unionhoteloccidental.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134915\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134915\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-800x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-800x529.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-768x508.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Union Hotel, in Occidental. \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though there are several newer locations of this classic restaurant, the Occidental restaurant has been around for more than 125 years. What began as the Union Saloon and General Store grew into a family business, with four generations managing the restaurant serving Italian dinners over the years. The bakery and cafe is packed on the weekends, and rightly so, with some of the best pastries around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134916\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134916\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic-800x637.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic-160x127.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/union-hotel-historic-768x612.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotel staff on the porch in 1918. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Heritage Collection -- Sonoma County Library)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Catelli’s, Geyserville (1936)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>21047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 857-7142, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mycatellis.com/\">mycatellis.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134917\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134917\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-800x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-800x558.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-768x536.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-1020x712.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-1200x837.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dinner in the dinning room at Catelli's The Rex restaurant in Geyserville. \u003ccite>(Catelli's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Italian immigrants Santi and Virginia Catelli opened Catelli’s “The Rex” in tiny Geyserville as an unpretentious family eatery featuring spaghetti, minestrone and ravioli. The family closed the restaurant in 1986, but it was reopened in Healdsburg, where it stood until 2004. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134918\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134918\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-800x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-800x567.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-768x544.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna-1020x723.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/catellis-lasagna.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard's meat sauce over ten layer lasagna at Catelli's in Geyserville. \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2010, siblings Domenica and Nick Catelli reopened the restaurant at the original Geyserville location, where its been host to a number of celebrities, but remains an approachable family-style restaurant. Their paper-thin layers of lasagna noodles makes Catelli’s version one of the best in the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinucci's Italian Dinners, Valley Ford (1939)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>14485 Hwy. 1, Valley Ford, 876-3260, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dinuccisrestaurant.com/\">dinuccisrestaurant.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134919\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134919\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/dinuccis.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dinucci's Italian Dinners in Valley Ford, California. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the building dates to 1908, serving train travelers, the current restaurant didn’t open until 1939. Run by Henry and Mabel Dinucci, the restaurant was a welcome stop for hearty family-style Italian dinners. The restaurant was sold to the Wagner family in 1968, but some of Mabel's recipes have stood the test of time, and are still in use today. The historic interior hasn’t changed much, with red and white checkered tablecloths right out of the 1940s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134920\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134920\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/historic-dinnucis.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A photo of owner Jeanne Garcia's mother Betty Wagner, who originally owned the restaurant with her husband, hangs above the dining room at Dinucci's Italian Dinners in Valley Ford, California. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Negri’s, Occidental (1942)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>3700 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental, \u003ca href=\"http://negrisrestaurant.com/\">negrisrestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134921\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134921\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-800x581.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-160x116.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-768x558.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Negri's has been an Occidental mainstay, serving family style Italian dinners for over half a century. \u003ccite>(Sonoma Heritage Collection- Sonoma County Library)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-owned Italian restaurant started as a stopover for train travelers going from San Francisco to Eureka. The restaurant lore is that the original owner, Joe Negri Sr., an Italian immigrant, was once the personal chef of movie legend Rudolph Valentino. After moving to Santa Rosa, he opened Negri’s, which has continued to serve up traditional Italian pasta dinners, many using original recipes from the 1930s, ever since.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134922\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134922\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-800x526.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-800x526.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-160x105.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-768x505.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris-1020x671.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/negris.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nonni's Ravioli features house made pasta, beef, pork, swiss chard, herbs and parmesan from Negri's Italian Dinners and Joe's Bar in Occidental. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Swiss Hotel, Sonoma(1892)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>18 W. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-938-3298, \u003ca href=\"http://swisshotelsonoma.com/\">swisshotelsonoma.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134923\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134923\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-800x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-800x536.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-768x515.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel-1020x683.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/swiss-hotel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Swiss Hotel in Sonoma, \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The history of Sonoma is written on the walls of this historic inn, restaurant and bar. An Italian-focused menu reflects the generations oof family ownership.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Depot Hotel, Sonoma (1985)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>241 First St. West, Sonoma, 938-2980, \u003ca href=\"http://www.depotsonoma.com/\">depotsonoma.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134924\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134924\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/depot-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Depot Hotel, Sonoma. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though it's a bit of a sleeper, the off-square restaurant is located inside a historic 19th-century hotel, and features a hidden pool on the outdoor patio. Owner Michael Ghilarducci and his wife founded a cooking school in1987, and now their son, Antonio is the executive chef.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Casa, Sonoma (1967)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>121 East Spain St., Sonoma, 996-3406, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacasarestaurant.com/\">lacasarestaurant.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-casa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tacos at La Casa. \u003ccite>(Tom Ipri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With simple, traditional Mexican food just off the Sonoma Square, La Casa has seen the transformation of this sleepy rural town into the tourist destination it is today. The restaurant was purchased in 2015 by the Sherpa Brothers Group, Nepalese restaurateurs who’ve reinvigorated several of the town’s restaurant spaces. If you go, don’t miss the margaritas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mary's Pizza Shack, Various Locations(1959)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://maryspizzashack.com/\">maryspizzashack.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/marys-pizza-shack.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mary's Pizza Shack Mary Fazio opened her first Mary's Pizza Shack in Boyes Hot Springs in 1959. Fazio died in 1999 but her restaurant now has 18 locations all the stores remain family owned with 750 employees. \u003ccite>(Mary's Pizza Shack)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the original Boyes Springs location is gone, Mary Fazio opened her first pizzeria with her family's recipes and her own pots and pans from home. The chain has grown exponentially throughout the Bay Area with 17 locations now in business.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mac's Deli, Santa Rosa (1952)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>630 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-545-3785, \u003ca href=\"http://macsdeliandcafe.com./\">macsdeliandcafe.com.\u003c/a> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-800x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-800x543.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli-1020x693.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/macs-deli.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cup of Joe with a club sandwich from Mac's Deli in downtown Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Billing itself as the oldest continuing breakfast and sandwich cafe in Sonoma County, it was originally opened by Mac Nesmon as a New York-style deli. The Soltani family bought the place in 1970 and have been running it since. The Rueben sandwich is a can't miss.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Villa, Santa Rosa (1976)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>3901 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, 528-7755, \u003ca href=\"http://www.thevillarestaurant.com/\">thevillarestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/the-villa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great views at The Villa. \u003ccite>(The Villa )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Great views and a popular bar have made this Italian restaurant a destination for generations. The fare is right out of the 1950s, with dishes like Beef Stroganoff, Sole Dore, Veal Picatta and Scaloppine, Shrimp Louie and spaghetti and meatballs, but newer additions like pizza and risotto are also popular. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll find plenty of goombas and early bird diners (dinner starts at 3pm), along with a newer generation at Happy Hour, enjoying the hilltop gathering place.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don Taylor’s Omelette Express, Santa Rosa (1978)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>112 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 525-1690; 150 Windsor River Road, Windsor, 838-6920, \u003ca href=\"http://www.omeletteexpress.com/\">omeletteexpress.com\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/omlette-express.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don Taylor in front of Don Taylor’s Omelette Express. \u003ccite>(Don Taylor’s Omelette Express)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll find owner Don Taylor at the door of the original Santa Rosa location most weekends, welcoming generations of families who’ve made breakfast at Omelette Express a tradition. Omelettes are, of course, a best bet, but there’s plenty more on the lengthy menu, including Benedicts, burgers, sandwiches, salads and some of the best coffee in town.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Gare, Santa Rosa (1979)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. \u003ca href=\"http://lagarerestaurant.com/\">lagarerestaurant.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-800x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-800x515.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-160x103.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-768x494.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience-1020x656.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/la-gare-ambience.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Gare restaurant in 2002. \u003ccite>(La Gare )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roger Praplan relishes the fact that he’s serving the grandchildren of some of La Gare’s early customers. Praplan’s parents were early entrepreneurs in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square, purchasing their lot for $25,000 in 1977. Though dining trends have come and gone during the restaurant’s 30-plus years, Praplan stays laser-focused on the traditional French cuisine that’s made the restaurant a popular birthday, anniversary and holiday restaurant for decades. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People always want to reinvent. Just readjust, and stick to your vision,” said Praplan.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>John Ash & Co, Santa Rosa (1980)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, \u003ca href=\"https://www.vintnersinn.com/dining/john-ash-co/\">vintnersinn.com/dining/john-ash-co/\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134931\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134931\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/john-ash-co.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Ash Camp & Co, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(John Ash & Co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s impossible to talk about Sonoma’s longstanding food scene without paying homage to its patriarch, John Ash. What began as an idea became a revolution — using nearby produce, meats and cheeses to create wholesome, ethical, lush food and pairing it with great local wines. Though it seems almost quaint now, Ash was an early pioneer at his Montgomery Village restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though Ash is no longer in the kitchen of his eponymous restaurant, some of the top chefs and winemakers (Jeffrey Madura, Dan Kosta, Michael Browne) are alums of the historic eatery. Now headed by Chef Tom Schmidt, the restaurant still holds close its original vision.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cattlemens, Santa Rosa and Petaluma (1968)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Locations in Santa Rosa's Montgomery Village and Petaluma, \u003ca href=\"http://cattlemens.com/\">cattlemens.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-800x549.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-800x549.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-160x110.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-768x527.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens-1020x700.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/cattlemens.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saturday dinner hour at Cattlemens in Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-friendly steakhouse was started by ranchers, and quickly became a go-to for giant slabs of beef, beans and the Cowpie Brownie Sundae.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Betty's Fish and Chips, Santa Rosa (1967)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>4046 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa, 707-539-0899, \u003ca href=\"http://bettysfishandchips.com/\">bettysfishandchips.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-800x496.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-800x496.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-160x99.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-768x476.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips-1020x632.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/bettys-fish-and-chips.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Betty's Fish 'n Chips is located on Sonoma Highway just east of Farmers Lane. \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>English-style fish and chips served up with the world's best lemon pie have been Santa Rosa favorites for more than 50 years. The restaurant got a facelift in 1996 and has continued on the tradition.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Restaurant at Madrona Manor, Healdsburg (1981)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 433-4321, \u003ca href=\"http://www.madronamanor.com/\">madronamanor.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134934\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134934\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-800x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-800x525.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-160x105.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-768x504.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor-1020x669.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/mardona-manor.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Madrona Manor, a Victorian estate built in 1881. \u003ccite>(Scott Manchester)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Healdsburg has grown up, so has this once-unassuming restaurant inside this Victorian bed and breakfast. In 1999, when Bill and Trudi Konrad purchased the property, they hired Chef Jesse Mallgren. An alum of Gary Danko’s at Chateau Souverain and SF’s legendary Stars, Mallgren grew up in Sonoma County. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-800x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-800x506.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-160x101.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-768x486.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona-1020x645.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/fancy-madrona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vanilla Passion Roulade with raspberry gel, almond streusel, calamansi sorbet and chocolate feather from Madrona Manor in Healdsburg. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though he defines his cuisine as first and foremost local and seasonally-inspired, about 10 years ago Mallgren began pushing boundaries with molecular gastronomy techniques that include using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. “We use the best techniques with the best products,” he said. What he credits with the restaurant’s continued success: Creative control in the kitchen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Free of financial and time constraints of many other chefs, Mallgren can channel his energy into a showcase tasting menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pick's Drive In, Cloverdale (1923)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>117 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale, 707-894-2962, \u003ca href=\"http://healdsburger.com/\">healdsburger.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134936\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134936\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-800x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-800x538.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-768x516.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in-1020x686.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/picks-drive-in.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pick's Drive In, one of the oldest hamburger restaurants in America. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the oldest hamburger restaurants in America, this Cloverdale drive-in has been serving up beefy burgers, hot dogs and shakes for nearly a century. The restaurant was acquired by David Alioto.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tide's Wharf, Bodega Bay (1950s)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>835 Bay Hwy, Bodega Bay,707-875-3652, \u003ca href=\"http://innatthetides.com/tides-wharf-restaurant.\">innatthetides.com/tides-wharf-restaurant.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134937\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134937\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-800x549.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-800x549.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-160x110.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-768x527.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf-1020x700.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-wharf.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors dine and enjoy drinks outside the Inn at the Tides restaurant in Bodega Bay, California. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Made popular by the 1960's Alfred Hitchcock movie, \"The Birds\", this Bodega seafood restaurant has been a destination for more than 50 years. Stellar views of the Bay make it a magical place for a coastal stop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134938\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134938\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-800x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-800x568.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-768x545.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-1020x724.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric-1200x852.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tides-histroric.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hazel Mitchell, on the set of \"The Birds\" in Bodega Bay in 1962. A waitress at the old Tides restaurant, she served film director Alfred Hitchcock the same meal each day during the filming - a piece of sole, a lettuce leaf and a few string beans. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Blue Heron, Duncans Mills (1977)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>25275 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills, 707- 865-2261, \u003ca href=\"http://blueheronrestaurant.com/\">blueheronrestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134939\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134939\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/blue-heron.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Blue Heron, Duncan Mills. \u003ccite>(The Blue Heron)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the building was originally constructed in the late 1800s, the 1906 earthquake mostly destroyed the town. In 1976, a restoration project brought the town back to life. The Blue Heron has a lengthy menu that includes local seafood, burgers, salad and chowder.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, Marshall (1948)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>18863 Shoreline Highway, Marshall, 415-663-1107, \u003ca href=\"http://tonysseafoodrestaurant.com/\">tonysseafoodrestaurant.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134940\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134940\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-800x545.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-800x545.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-768x524.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam-1020x695.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tonys-clam.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clam chowder at Tony’s Seafood in Marshall. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For almost 70 years, the ramshackle little fish house was a coastal favorite run by a Croatian fishing family. But by the time the restaurant changed hands in 2017, the restaurant was a fading relic from another era. After a two-year remodel by the owners of Hog Island Oyster Co., Tony’s has been reborn into a vibrant, modern seafood house with some of the best food and best views of Tomales Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>William Tell House, Tomales (1877)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>26955 CA-1, Tomales, 707-879-2002, \u003ca href=\"http://williamtellhouse.com/\">williamtellhouse.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134941\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134941\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-800x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-800x529.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-768x508.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house-1020x674.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/william-tell-house.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local friends enjoy a a drink and appetizers at the bar at the William Tell House in Tomales. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the original house burned in the early 20th century, there’s still a historic feeling to what’s been called Marin’s Oldest Bar. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/10023746-181/tomales-iconic-william-tell-house\">The menu was recently expanded\u003c/a> to include locally-sourced burgers, steaks, chowder and a seafood tower.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134942\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-134942\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-800x453.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-800x453.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-160x91.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-768x435.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic-1020x578.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/10/tell-house-historic.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The William Tell House in Tomales was built in 1877, and burned down in 1906. \u003ccite>(Biteclub)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/historic-restaurants-of-sonoma-county/?slide=59#slide-59\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/134907/25-historic-sonoma-county-restaurants-that-are-still-going-strong","authors":["11349"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_2090","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_15156","bayareabites_61"],"tags":["bayareabites_16473","bayareabites_8579","bayareabites_187","bayareabites_15921","bayareabites_356","bayareabites_16340"],"featImg":"bayareabites_134943","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_134546":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_134546","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"134546","score":null,"sort":[1567181142000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol","title":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Boonville to Sebastopol","publishDate":1567181142,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nAfter virtuous granola bowls and many glasses of outstanding \u003ca href=\"http://www.philoapplefarm.com\">Philo Apple Farm\u003c/a> apple juice that make up the serve-yourself breakfast at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.boonvillehotel.com\">Boonville Hotel\u003c/a>, it was time for the long trek to Sebastopol’s sprawling Barlow food & drink complex.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First, though, we stopped in Healdsburg en route for Flying Goat coffee and then Meg joined us at one of the country’s definitive cult following wineries.\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#kosta\">Kosta Browne Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#lunch\">Lunch: The Farmer’s Wife\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#littorai\">Littorai Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca>Freeman Vineyard & Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#dinner\">Dinner: Ramen Gaijin\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1MWlUDboNrMlEUzb5CyBRAoMC6MGnt5X3&w=640&h=480]\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"kosta\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kosta Browne Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/220+Morris+St,+Sebastopol,+CA+95472/@38.4049695,-122.8220538,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7fccc5dcd:0x8931265a2331b558!8m2!3d38.4049695!4d-122.8198651\">220 Morris St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sebastopol, CA 95472\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Tasting time at Kosta Browne Winery in Sebastopol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134648\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tasting time at Kosta Browne Winery in Sebastopol \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This was my second visit to \u003ca href=\"http://www.kostabrowne.com\">Kosta Browne\u003c/a>’s contemporary, sleek, sort of secretive Barlow home after meeting Hospitality Manager Damon Wong at a San Francisco event a few years ago. Wong is a fountain of knowledge about everything food and wine related, and he makes you want to have this wine. And you do indeed want this wine that started so humbly as a hobby project in 1997 by two Santa Rosa waiters, Dan Kosta and Michael Browne.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kosta Browne wines’ forte is in the start-to-finish polish of these Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. In addition to two winery visits, I have now tasted the wines at two exceptional pairing dinners, one at Petit Crenn and one at the winery with chef Mike Lofaro of HumuHumu restaurant in Maui. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With food or without, the wines show strength, spectacular fruit notes across the board, and a definitive layered texture. Of course, it remains to be seen if the recent purchase of the winery by the more corporate Duckhorn company will make substantial changes. Getting the wines is financially daunting and the waitlist to be a member is long, so most of us won’t know anyway. However, John and I acknowledged later that there might be an unending hype for Kosta Browne, but these are indeed some of the more spectacular, textbook perfect wines we may ever get to try.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 El Diablo Chardonnay, 2016 Mt. Carmel Pinot Noir, 2016 Free James Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.merryedwards.com\">Merry Edwards\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://hanzell.com\">Hanzell\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ceritaswines.com\">Ceritas\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"http://www.thefarmerswifesonoma.com/\">The Farmer’s Wife\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Farmer's+Wife/@38.4042465,-122.8202511,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8cc8066b64539f8c!8m2!3d38.4042465!4d-122.8202511\">\u003ci>6760 McKinley St Unit 120, Sebastopol\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-mL1cBdKS/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Former \u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em> writer Sarah Fritsche once declared the grilled cheese by this previously only pop-ups and farmer’s market’s vendor as one of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/The-Farmer-s-Wife-makes-one-of-the-Bay-Area-s-12189651.php\">Bay Area’s premier sandwiches\u003c/a>. She’s right. Lunch at its newly opened Barlow kiosk proved that the grilled cheese and all the sandwiches offered really are destination-worthy. The exceptional cookies were equally as notable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> The Farmer's Wife closed for several months after this visit because of damage sustained from major flooding. Fortunately, it has reopened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.handline.com/\">Handline\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://forkcatering.com/\">Fork Roadhouse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://klbistro.com/\">K&L Bistro\u003c/a>; don’t forget ice cream at \u003ca href=\"http://www.screaminmimisicecream.com/\">Screamin’ Mimi’s\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"littorai\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Littorai Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Littorai+Wines/@38.3849138,-122.8651004,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf07b38ff76bd2d93!8m2!3d38.3849138!4d-122.8651004\">788 Gold Ridge Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sebastopol, CA 95472\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134650\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"The organic estate vineyards at Littorai Wines in Sebastopol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134650\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The organic estate vineyards at Littorai Wines in Sebastopol \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Winemaker/owner Ted Lemon is a California wine icon partly because his \u003ca href=\"http://www.littorai.com\">Littorai\u003c/a> wines are downright delicious and partly because he is a pioneer in tying together biodynamic farming, biodiversity, and high-level winemaking. We’re not calling him the Alice Waters of California Wine because that’s cliché, but he’s had a similar impact in a similar way in really advocating the biodiversity niche of this agricultural product.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_134544' align='left' label='Alexander Valley Wineries']\u003cbr>\nVisiting Lemon’s Sebastopol estate is as much a winery visit as it is a farm visit and guests are always astonished at how Lemon was a Brown University graduate who worked at four Burgundy houses by the age of 24. We had the chance to try a fantastic Littorai Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, but this winery is all about exploring distinct coastal vineyard Pinot Noirs that all have excellent brightness and acidity — never too fruity or chewy; excellent balance. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You taste the land and the cleanliness of the grapes and barrels in each expression, never with the funk like in the wines of Lemon’s followers who have turned biodynamic/natural wine so trendy and controversial. It’s wine made naturally...not natural wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 One Acre Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2014 Theriot Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2009 May’s Canyon Guerneville Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.horseandplow.com\">Horse & Plow\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.benziger.com\">Benziger\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://quivirawine.com\">Quivira\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"freeman\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Freeman Vineyard & Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Freeman+Vineyard+%26+Winery/@38.4094931,-122.8831176,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2692be2030ed1f03!8m2!3d38.4094931!4d-122.8831176\">1300 Montgomery Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sebastopol, CA 95472\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured.jpg\" alt=\"Freeman Winery’s winemaker Akiko Freeman at the winery’s cave in Sebastopol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134652\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freeman Winery’s winemaker Akiko Freeman at the winery’s cave in Sebastopol \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before even trying \u003ca href=\"http://www.freemanwinery.com\">Freeman\u003c/a>’s excellent Pinot Noir from the winery’s two “estates,” we were fascinated by two things: the spectacular cave dug into a Sebastopol hill on the Freeman’s home “Gloria Estate” and the story of how husband-and-wife owners Akiko and Ken Freeman met at a keg party as college students in New York (when she was an exchange student from Japan) during Hurricane Gloria, hence the home estate’s namesake. Akiko thought that this keg party was like any ol’ party, so she dressed up to the nines for it…and was quite surprised with what she found at this “party.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Well, Ken wooed her despite the bad beer in the kegs and her feeling a bit overdressed for the occasion, and all turned out swell as Akiko later followed him to San Francisco, where she decided to study Italian Renaissance history at Stanford for graduate school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine.jpg\" alt=\"A copy of the entertainment program and menu from the 2015 White House dinner hosted by President Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, where Freeman Winery’s Ryo-fu Chardonnay was served\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134651\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A copy of the entertainment program and menu from the 2015 White House dinner hosted by President Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, where Freeman Winery’s Ryo-fu Chardonnay was served \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sure, all of those paintings might have been fun to read about, but she radically shifted gears to now be a self-taught winemaker whose 2013 Ryo-fu Chardonnay was served at a President Obama state dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, paired with vegetable consommé en croûte with “shikai maki” sushi. For good measure, the Jersey Boys cast sang at the same event. With that music and Freeman wine, oh, what a night that must have been. For the three of us, it was hard to beat the Pinot Noir lineup at Freeman, just like at the other two Sebastopol stops of Day 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Gloria Estate Pinot Noir, 2016 Yu-Ki Estate Pinot Noir, 2015 Akiko’s Cuvée Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.kistlervineyards.com\">Kistler\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.emeritusvineyards.com/\">Emeritus\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ballettovineyards.com\">Balletto\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"http://www.ramengaijin.com/\">Ramen Gaijin\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"http://www.anthillfarms.com\">Anthill Farms\u003c/a> 2016 Sonoma Coast Syrah\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Ramen+Gaijin/@38.4025848,-122.8237493,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xff680e9792eec193!8m2!3d38.4025848!4d-122.8237493\">\u003cem>6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_siOGh5YC/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The ramen is excellent at this always popular and très hip spot right by the Barlow, but Ramen Gaijin is really about a stellar blend of classic Japanese izakaya dishes and other downright creative offerings. Don’t miss the cocktails, gyoza or black sesame ice cream with miso caramel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wine-wise, Anthill Farms is a trio of young, extremely talented winemakers with other industry day jobs who source fruit from Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, and they make fantastic single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, along with a little Syrah and Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.gravensteingrill.com/\">Gravenstein Grill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://lowellssebastopol.com/\">Lowell’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.fernbar.com\">Fern Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"On the 4th leg of the Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure, we 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joined us at one of the country’s definitive cult following wineries.\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#kosta\">Kosta Browne Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#lunch\">Lunch: The Farmer’s Wife\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#littorai\">Littorai Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca>Freeman Vineyard & Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol#dinner\">Dinner: Ramen Gaijin\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1MWlUDboNrMlEUzb5CyBRAoMC6MGnt5X3&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1MWlUDboNrMlEUzb5CyBRAoMC6MGnt5X3&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"kosta\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kosta Browne Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/220+Morris+St,+Sebastopol,+CA+95472/@38.4049695,-122.8220538,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7fccc5dcd:0x8931265a2331b558!8m2!3d38.4049695!4d-122.8198651\">220 Morris St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sebastopol, CA 95472\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Tasting time at Kosta Browne Winery in Sebastopol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134648\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Kosta-Browne-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tasting time at Kosta Browne Winery in Sebastopol \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This was my second visit to \u003ca href=\"http://www.kostabrowne.com\">Kosta Browne\u003c/a>’s contemporary, sleek, sort of secretive Barlow home after meeting Hospitality Manager Damon Wong at a San Francisco event a few years ago. Wong is a fountain of knowledge about everything food and wine related, and he makes you want to have this wine. And you do indeed want this wine that started so humbly as a hobby project in 1997 by two Santa Rosa waiters, Dan Kosta and Michael Browne.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kosta Browne wines’ forte is in the start-to-finish polish of these Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. In addition to two winery visits, I have now tasted the wines at two exceptional pairing dinners, one at Petit Crenn and one at the winery with chef Mike Lofaro of HumuHumu restaurant in Maui. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With food or without, the wines show strength, spectacular fruit notes across the board, and a definitive layered texture. Of course, it remains to be seen if the recent purchase of the winery by the more corporate Duckhorn company will make substantial changes. Getting the wines is financially daunting and the waitlist to be a member is long, so most of us won’t know anyway. However, John and I acknowledged later that there might be an unending hype for Kosta Browne, but these are indeed some of the more spectacular, textbook perfect wines we may ever get to try.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 El Diablo Chardonnay, 2016 Mt. Carmel Pinot Noir, 2016 Free James Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.merryedwards.com\">Merry Edwards\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://hanzell.com\">Hanzell\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ceritaswines.com\">Ceritas\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"http://www.thefarmerswifesonoma.com/\">The Farmer’s Wife\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Farmer's+Wife/@38.4042465,-122.8202511,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8cc8066b64539f8c!8m2!3d38.4042465!4d-122.8202511\">\u003ci>6760 McKinley St Unit 120, Sebastopol\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"Bq-mL1cBdKS"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Former \u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em> writer Sarah Fritsche once declared the grilled cheese by this previously only pop-ups and farmer’s market’s vendor as one of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/The-Farmer-s-Wife-makes-one-of-the-Bay-Area-s-12189651.php\">Bay Area’s premier sandwiches\u003c/a>. She’s right. Lunch at its newly opened Barlow kiosk proved that the grilled cheese and all the sandwiches offered really are destination-worthy. The exceptional cookies were equally as notable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> The Farmer's Wife closed for several months after this visit because of damage sustained from major flooding. Fortunately, it has reopened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.handline.com/\">Handline\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://forkcatering.com/\">Fork Roadhouse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://klbistro.com/\">K&L Bistro\u003c/a>; don’t forget ice cream at \u003ca href=\"http://www.screaminmimisicecream.com/\">Screamin’ Mimi’s\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"littorai\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Littorai Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Littorai+Wines/@38.3849138,-122.8651004,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf07b38ff76bd2d93!8m2!3d38.3849138!4d-122.8651004\">788 Gold Ridge Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sebastopol, CA 95472\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134650\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"The organic estate vineyards at Littorai Wines in Sebastopol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134650\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Littorai-vineyards-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The organic estate vineyards at Littorai Wines in Sebastopol \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Winemaker/owner Ted Lemon is a California wine icon partly because his \u003ca href=\"http://www.littorai.com\">Littorai\u003c/a> wines are downright delicious and partly because he is a pioneer in tying together biodynamic farming, biodiversity, and high-level winemaking. We’re not calling him the Alice Waters of California Wine because that’s cliché, but he’s had a similar impact in a similar way in really advocating the biodiversity niche of this agricultural product.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134544","align":"left","label":"Alexander Valley Wineries "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nVisiting Lemon’s Sebastopol estate is as much a winery visit as it is a farm visit and guests are always astonished at how Lemon was a Brown University graduate who worked at four Burgundy houses by the age of 24. We had the chance to try a fantastic Littorai Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, but this winery is all about exploring distinct coastal vineyard Pinot Noirs that all have excellent brightness and acidity — never too fruity or chewy; excellent balance. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You taste the land and the cleanliness of the grapes and barrels in each expression, never with the funk like in the wines of Lemon’s followers who have turned biodynamic/natural wine so trendy and controversial. It’s wine made naturally...not natural wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 One Acre Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2014 Theriot Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2009 May’s Canyon Guerneville Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.horseandplow.com\">Horse & Plow\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.benziger.com\">Benziger\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://quivirawine.com\">Quivira\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"freeman\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Freeman Vineyard & Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Freeman+Vineyard+%26+Winery/@38.4094931,-122.8831176,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2692be2030ed1f03!8m2!3d38.4094931!4d-122.8831176\">1300 Montgomery Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sebastopol, CA 95472\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured.jpg\" alt=\"Freeman Winery’s winemaker Akiko Freeman at the winery’s cave in Sebastopol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134652\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-wines-poured-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freeman Winery’s winemaker Akiko Freeman at the winery’s cave in Sebastopol \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Before even trying \u003ca href=\"http://www.freemanwinery.com\">Freeman\u003c/a>’s excellent Pinot Noir from the winery’s two “estates,” we were fascinated by two things: the spectacular cave dug into a Sebastopol hill on the Freeman’s home “Gloria Estate” and the story of how husband-and-wife owners Akiko and Ken Freeman met at a keg party as college students in New York (when she was an exchange student from Japan) during Hurricane Gloria, hence the home estate’s namesake. Akiko thought that this keg party was like any ol’ party, so she dressed up to the nines for it…and was quite surprised with what she found at this “party.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Well, Ken wooed her despite the bad beer in the kegs and her feeling a bit overdressed for the occasion, and all turned out swell as Akiko later followed him to San Francisco, where she decided to study Italian Renaissance history at Stanford for graduate school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine.jpg\" alt=\"A copy of the entertainment program and menu from the 2015 White House dinner hosted by President Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, where Freeman Winery’s Ryo-fu Chardonnay was served\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134651\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Freeman-Obama-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A copy of the entertainment program and menu from the 2015 White House dinner hosted by President Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, where Freeman Winery’s Ryo-fu Chardonnay was served \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sure, all of those paintings might have been fun to read about, but she radically shifted gears to now be a self-taught winemaker whose 2013 Ryo-fu Chardonnay was served at a President Obama state dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, paired with vegetable consommé en croûte with “shikai maki” sushi. For good measure, the Jersey Boys cast sang at the same event. With that music and Freeman wine, oh, what a night that must have been. For the three of us, it was hard to beat the Pinot Noir lineup at Freeman, just like at the other two Sebastopol stops of Day 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Gloria Estate Pinot Noir, 2016 Yu-Ki Estate Pinot Noir, 2015 Akiko’s Cuvée Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.kistlervineyards.com\">Kistler\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.emeritusvineyards.com/\">Emeritus\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ballettovineyards.com\">Balletto\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"http://www.ramengaijin.com/\">Ramen Gaijin\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"http://www.anthillfarms.com\">Anthill Farms\u003c/a> 2016 Sonoma Coast Syrah\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Ramen+Gaijin/@38.4025848,-122.8237493,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xff680e9792eec193!8m2!3d38.4025848!4d-122.8237493\">\u003cem>6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"Bq_siOGh5YC"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The ramen is excellent at this always popular and très hip spot right by the Barlow, but Ramen Gaijin is really about a stellar blend of classic Japanese izakaya dishes and other downright creative offerings. Don’t miss the cocktails, gyoza or black sesame ice cream with miso caramel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wine-wise, Anthill Farms is a trio of young, extremely talented winemakers with other industry day jobs who source fruit from Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, and they make fantastic single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, along with a little Syrah and Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.gravensteingrill.com/\">Gravenstein Grill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://lowellssebastopol.com/\">Lowell’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.fernbar.com\">Fern Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol","authors":["11338"],"categories":["bayareabites_13306","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1146","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_61","bayareabites_119"],"tags":["bayareabites_2984","bayareabites_13419","bayareabites_10146","bayareabites_187","bayareabites_3472","bayareabites_1377","bayareabites_356","bayareabites_10321","bayareabites_14748","bayareabites_3788"],"featImg":"bayareabites_134649","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_134544":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_134544","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"134544","score":null,"sort":[1567096934000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville","title":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville","publishDate":1567096934,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nAfter the trip’s only full morning run for me (late dinners and early wine tastings make that extra hour of sleep extra tempting during Wine Bootcamp!) and the sun shining brightly, John and I were in good spirits heading north on 101. John had a frustrating long phone call during the drive and, as I later informed him, it’s a good thing it ended just before the exit for 128 to Mendocino because...the loss of phone service would have ended it anyways! We were in mostly off-the-grid country now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All the Anderson Valley wineries are right off 128, so most visitors either go in a direct line Boonville-Navarro or Navarro-Boonville, with the wineries clustered at those ends and tiny Philo in between. All the wineries also are heavily focused on Pinot Noir. So I warned John to get ready for a marathon of Pinot Noir and a marathon of wine because there would be even more tasting than Day 2 since each tasting experience was close to each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the Anderson Valley locals would say in their Boontling dialect, “Bahl hornin!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#pennyroyal\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#foursight\">Foursight Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#roederer\">Roederer Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#lula\">Lula Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#domaine\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#witching\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#baxter\">Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#drew\">Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#smith\">Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#dinner\">Dinner: Table 128\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480]\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"pennyroyal\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Pennyroyal+Farm/@39.002392,-123.3624208,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x82fee3a46d8e18a0!8m2!3d39.002392!4d-123.3624208\">14930 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Goat cheese and Pinot Noir? Count me in! Don’t count John, though, as goat cheese is pretty much the only food he won’t eat. He had no problems with the wine, fortunately, at this spot located at the gateway to Boonville. The $5 tasting fees at \u003ca href=\"http://www.pennyroyalfarm.com\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a> were also sticker shock from the $$$ Northern California norm for us. We already loved the Anderson Valley just for that reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Anderson Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Eye of the Needle Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"foursight\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Foursight Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Foursight+Wines/@39.0048056,-123.3627953,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7e286734505ed5f2!8m2!3d39.0048056!4d-123.3627953\">14475 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This was the first winery I visited in the Anderson Valley a few years ago and it remains the region in a nutshell for me: lovely, fruit-tinged, tightly wound Pinot Noir and an uber-relaxed tasting room on the Charles Vineyard, where owners Kristy and Bill live. Along with the Cuda Ridge Semillon (\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/132348/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country\">Livermore\u003c/a>), \u003ca href=\"http://foursightwines.com/\">Foursight\u003c/a>’s Semillon has made me a believer in that fickle white varietal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Semillon, 2015 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Clone 05 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"roederer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roederer Estate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Roederer+Estate/@39.108243,-123.5020026,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x243b2957e9b26d4a!8m2!3d39.108243!4d-123.5020026\">4501 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134581\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg\" alt=\"Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We traversed most of the Anderson Valley en route to the legendary Champagne house, Louis Roederer’s, American sparkling wine domain. John continually reminded me that Champagne isn’t really his thing but, of course, a) we legally can’t call this Champagne (it’s California!) and b) \u003ca href=\"http://roedererestate.com/index.html\">Roederer\u003c/a> is a different breed of sparkling wine than the average bubbles at a party.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_134542' align='left' label='How Day 1 Went!']\u003cbr>\nI was fortunate enough to sample the house’s legendary 2008 Cristal at an event during the fall, so there was no way to go but down sparkling wine tasting-wise for me (and the bubbly at Roederer was really quite impressive).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, the experience was one of the most enjoyable and informative of the trip, just like the day before at Mauritson. The sparkling wine house’s Strasbourg-born winemaker Arnaud Weyrich showed us the winemaking process from start to finish, a system that John had no idea about and many avid wine drinkers only know about vaguely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134582\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg\" alt=\"Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134582\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Weyrich’s delightful sparkling wine lesson for us also got John to ask more questions, something that he felt much comfortable doing at the rest of the wineries from this point. And the big takeaway from our tasting: indeed, sparkling wine improves in magnums. I never knew why before walking around Roederer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> Brut, Brut 2011 L’Ermitage, Extra Dry\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"lula\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lula Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lula+Cellars/@39.1219547,-123.516523,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x951fa459aad78b20!8m2!3d39.1219547!4d-123.516523\">2800 Guntly Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134583\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last tasting room on 128’s “deep end” before Navarro’s redwoods wasn’t really a tasting. My girlfriend Meg joined the \u003ca href=\"http://www.lulacellars.com/\">Lulu Cellars\u003c/a> wine club last summer because she loved the dog-friendly atmosphere. Yes, this is the place to take our four-legged friends, but it’s also a fan favorite for the regular Pinot Noirs. John and I enjoyed those but the meager Chardonnay and Rosé of Pinot Noir struggled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Pinot Noir, 2016 Costa Pinot Noir, 2015 Peterson Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"domaine\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Domaine Anderson\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Domaine+Anderson/@39.0586064,-123.430396,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x80afb230dff6f2a6!8m2!3d39.0586064!4d-123.430396\">920 CA-128, Philo\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roederer’s still wine sibling \u003ca href=\"http://www.domaineanderson.com/\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a> also opened its doors and barrels graciously for us. The relatively newly hired winemaker Darren Low is on a quest to correct the direction of an estate with deep assets that so far hasn’t fulfilled its vision. John got the barrel tasting experience here, something that he has maybe done once or twice before, but certainly never in as much detail as Low provided. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The barrel visit and gazing at the biodynamic, organic vineyards nestled to the hills on the side of the winery with Low describing his growing techniques was easily a trip highlight...and made us feel like we had just taken a few classes at UC Davis’ winemaking school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134585\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It really was compelling to hear Low’s creativity, knowledge and sheer desire to succeed. The tasting also showed how the past wines were merely good and won’t improve with age. However, those in barrel had all the structure and developing nuance of turning this winery into a powerhouse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Dach Pinot Noir, 2014 Pinoli Pinot Noir, 2015 Walraven Chardonnay\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"witching\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Witching Stick Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Witching+Stick+Wines/@39.0654305,-123.4400829,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x579c969fd357bb3c!8m2!3d39.0654305!4d-123.4400829\">8627 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134586\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134586\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the region’s newer wineries, \u003ca href=\"http://witchingstickwines.com/\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>, is pretty much exactly what you expect in the Anderson Valley: friendly dogs milling about, winemaker/owner Van Williamson presiding over the tastings and cracking jokes and zero pretension. The longtime Edmeades Winery winemaker is now making the best wine in the Anderson Valley on his own, per my opinion after two recent visits across a wide range of grape varietals, along with beautiful Pinot Noir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Gewurztraminer, 2015 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2015 Fashauer Vineyard Zinfandel Dessert\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"baxter\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Baxter+Winery+Tasting+Room/@39.0653452,-123.4405639,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd11aabbd22905df!8m2!3d39.0653452!4d-123.4405639\">8660 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m not sure what’s happening with \u003ca href=\"http://baxterwinery.com/Home.html\">Baxter\u003c/a>’s 2014 and 2015 vintages. The all-Pinot Noir lineup was collectively mediocre for both of us with some of the wines, dare I say, given the dreaded “boring” label. This is a huge bummer for me as Baxter was previously the standout Pinot Noir producer of the region for me during my first few visits. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, my summer 2018 visit and now fall 2018 visit proved that the wines have lost some polish and character. Then again, this is wine, an agricultural product — so maybe it’s just the vintage? I hope so and knowing Baxter’s past track record, I certainly think so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>2 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Weir Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir, 2014 Valenti Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"drew\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Drew+Family+Cellars+Tasting+Rm/@39.0593931,-123.4346104,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x3b887a99c52d8c5b!8m2!3d39.0593931!4d-123.4346104\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134588\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Wines in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134588\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Wines in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the luxurious Madrones hotel-tasting rooms-pizza restaurant complex, Jason and Molly Drew’s tasting room is on every Anderson Valley must-try list for good reason. \u003ca href=\"http://www.drewwines.com/\">Drew\u003c/a>’s Albariño, Pinot Noir and Syrah are brilliant expressions of wind and fog-beaten Mendocino County ridges. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a rather sleepy tasting setting and John’s palate didn’t love the very cold weather leaner style of Pinot Noir and Syrah, but it’s a wholly unique style of wine that speaks deeply of where Jason Drew sources his fruit. The reds are polarizing (not a bad thing necessarily), but the Albariño is consistently a universally praised favorite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Albariño, 2015 Perli Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Syrah, 2016 The Fog-Eater Anderson Valley Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"smith\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith+Story+Wine+Cellars+Tasting+Room/@39.0593275,-123.4338927,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb9ddd5986012c9d!8m2!3d39.0593275!4d-123.4338927\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134589\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134589\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By this point, I had to rally John’s spirits after two straight misses in his tasting book. I was bummed that \u003ca href=\"http://www.smithstorywinecellars.com\">Smith Story\u003c/a>’s beloved Goldendoodle Lord Sandwich wasn’t on hand to welcome John when we visited this other tasting room in the Madrones, but, dog or no dog, Smith Story is always one of the best fun to quality wine ratio destinations in the Anderson Valley — and for miles beyond. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The six-year old winery offers a wide variety of Sonoma County and Anderson Valley wines, so it’s also one of the region’s more comprehensive tastings like Witching Stick. Husband-and-wife team Eric Story and Alison Smith-Story also craft a Pinot Noir rosé and Riesling from Germany, which is the only actual German wine “made” by Californians that I’m aware of.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Rheingau Riesling, 2015 Nash Mill Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Pickberry Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Merlot\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lichenestate.com\">Lichen Estate\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.balovineyards.com\">Balo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://navarrowine.com/main.php\">Navarro\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.handleycellars.com\">Handley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://greenwoodridge.com\">Greenwood Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.phillipshill.com\">Phillips Hill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://scharffenbergercellars.com/index.html\">Scharffenberger\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner:\u003ca href=\"http://www.boonvillehotel.com/eat/\">Restaurant at Boonville Hotel\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.toulousevineyards.com\">Toulouse Vineyards\u003c/a> Pinot Noir\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+at+the+Boonville+Hotel/@39.008843,-123.367754,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc843a1ea21791697!8m2!3d39.008843!4d-123.367754\">\u003cem>14050 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq82DYThjjJ/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t even think of going to the Anderson Valley without a reservation for the relaxed, exceptional single menu prix fixe at the restaurant in the Boonville Hotel (formerly known as Table 128). It’s also “reasonably priced” by Bay Area prix fixe standards. Perry Hoffman, formerly the chef of Healdsburg SHED, will soon be taking over the kitchen (update: as of publishing time, he's now in charge of the kitchen) and I can’t wait to see what he does with the menu — yet I also hope things don’t change much since it’s pretty perfect as is. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toulouse Vineyards crafts some of the deeper, giant fruit Pinot Noirs of Anderson Valley, and is one of the veteran stalwarts of the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://stoneandembers.com/\">Stone & Embers\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bewilderedpig.com\">The Bewildered Pig\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://theharborhouseinn.com/#dining\">Harbor House Inn\u003c/a> (in Elk, not too far from Anderson Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Day 3 of our Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure had us covering Anderson Valley. As the locals would say, “Bahl hornin!”","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1567539336,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":true,"iframeSrcs":["https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed"],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":48,"wordCount":1974},"headData":{"title":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville | KQED","description":"Day 3 of our Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure had us covering Anderson Valley. As the locals would say, “Bahl hornin!”","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"134544 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134544","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/29/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville/","disqusTitle":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville","path":"/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134208","label":"Back to Wine Bootcamp Central "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nAfter the trip’s only full morning run for me (late dinners and early wine tastings make that extra hour of sleep extra tempting during Wine Bootcamp!) and the sun shining brightly, John and I were in good spirits heading north on 101. John had a frustrating long phone call during the drive and, as I later informed him, it’s a good thing it ended just before the exit for 128 to Mendocino because...the loss of phone service would have ended it anyways! We were in mostly off-the-grid country now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All the Anderson Valley wineries are right off 128, so most visitors either go in a direct line Boonville-Navarro or Navarro-Boonville, with the wineries clustered at those ends and tiny Philo in between. All the wineries also are heavily focused on Pinot Noir. So I warned John to get ready for a marathon of Pinot Noir and a marathon of wine because there would be even more tasting than Day 2 since each tasting experience was close to each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the Anderson Valley locals would say in their Boontling dialect, “Bahl hornin!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#pennyroyal\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#foursight\">Foursight Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#roederer\">Roederer Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#lula\">Lula Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#domaine\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#witching\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#baxter\">Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#drew\">Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#smith\">Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#dinner\">Dinner: Table 128\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"pennyroyal\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Pennyroyal+Farm/@39.002392,-123.3624208,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x82fee3a46d8e18a0!8m2!3d39.002392!4d-123.3624208\">14930 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Goat cheese and Pinot Noir? Count me in! Don’t count John, though, as goat cheese is pretty much the only food he won’t eat. He had no problems with the wine, fortunately, at this spot located at the gateway to Boonville. The $5 tasting fees at \u003ca href=\"http://www.pennyroyalfarm.com\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a> were also sticker shock from the $$$ Northern California norm for us. We already loved the Anderson Valley just for that reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Anderson Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Eye of the Needle Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"foursight\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Foursight Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Foursight+Wines/@39.0048056,-123.3627953,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7e286734505ed5f2!8m2!3d39.0048056!4d-123.3627953\">14475 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This was the first winery I visited in the Anderson Valley a few years ago and it remains the region in a nutshell for me: lovely, fruit-tinged, tightly wound Pinot Noir and an uber-relaxed tasting room on the Charles Vineyard, where owners Kristy and Bill live. Along with the Cuda Ridge Semillon (\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/132348/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country\">Livermore\u003c/a>), \u003ca href=\"http://foursightwines.com/\">Foursight\u003c/a>’s Semillon has made me a believer in that fickle white varietal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Semillon, 2015 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Clone 05 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"roederer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roederer Estate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Roederer+Estate/@39.108243,-123.5020026,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x243b2957e9b26d4a!8m2!3d39.108243!4d-123.5020026\">4501 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134581\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg\" alt=\"Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We traversed most of the Anderson Valley en route to the legendary Champagne house, Louis Roederer’s, American sparkling wine domain. John continually reminded me that Champagne isn’t really his thing but, of course, a) we legally can’t call this Champagne (it’s California!) and b) \u003ca href=\"http://roedererestate.com/index.html\">Roederer\u003c/a> is a different breed of sparkling wine than the average bubbles at a party.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134542","align":"left","label":"How Day 1 Went! "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nI was fortunate enough to sample the house’s legendary 2008 Cristal at an event during the fall, so there was no way to go but down sparkling wine tasting-wise for me (and the bubbly at Roederer was really quite impressive).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, the experience was one of the most enjoyable and informative of the trip, just like the day before at Mauritson. The sparkling wine house’s Strasbourg-born winemaker Arnaud Weyrich showed us the winemaking process from start to finish, a system that John had no idea about and many avid wine drinkers only know about vaguely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134582\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg\" alt=\"Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134582\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Weyrich’s delightful sparkling wine lesson for us also got John to ask more questions, something that he felt much comfortable doing at the rest of the wineries from this point. And the big takeaway from our tasting: indeed, sparkling wine improves in magnums. I never knew why before walking around Roederer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> Brut, Brut 2011 L’Ermitage, Extra Dry\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"lula\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lula Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lula+Cellars/@39.1219547,-123.516523,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x951fa459aad78b20!8m2!3d39.1219547!4d-123.516523\">2800 Guntly Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134583\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last tasting room on 128’s “deep end” before Navarro’s redwoods wasn’t really a tasting. My girlfriend Meg joined the \u003ca href=\"http://www.lulacellars.com/\">Lulu Cellars\u003c/a> wine club last summer because she loved the dog-friendly atmosphere. Yes, this is the place to take our four-legged friends, but it’s also a fan favorite for the regular Pinot Noirs. John and I enjoyed those but the meager Chardonnay and Rosé of Pinot Noir struggled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Pinot Noir, 2016 Costa Pinot Noir, 2015 Peterson Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"domaine\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Domaine Anderson\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Domaine+Anderson/@39.0586064,-123.430396,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x80afb230dff6f2a6!8m2!3d39.0586064!4d-123.430396\">920 CA-128, Philo\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roederer’s still wine sibling \u003ca href=\"http://www.domaineanderson.com/\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a> also opened its doors and barrels graciously for us. The relatively newly hired winemaker Darren Low is on a quest to correct the direction of an estate with deep assets that so far hasn’t fulfilled its vision. John got the barrel tasting experience here, something that he has maybe done once or twice before, but certainly never in as much detail as Low provided. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The barrel visit and gazing at the biodynamic, organic vineyards nestled to the hills on the side of the winery with Low describing his growing techniques was easily a trip highlight...and made us feel like we had just taken a few classes at UC Davis’ winemaking school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134585\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It really was compelling to hear Low’s creativity, knowledge and sheer desire to succeed. The tasting also showed how the past wines were merely good and won’t improve with age. However, those in barrel had all the structure and developing nuance of turning this winery into a powerhouse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Dach Pinot Noir, 2014 Pinoli Pinot Noir, 2015 Walraven Chardonnay\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"witching\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Witching Stick Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Witching+Stick+Wines/@39.0654305,-123.4400829,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x579c969fd357bb3c!8m2!3d39.0654305!4d-123.4400829\">8627 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134586\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134586\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the region’s newer wineries, \u003ca href=\"http://witchingstickwines.com/\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>, is pretty much exactly what you expect in the Anderson Valley: friendly dogs milling about, winemaker/owner Van Williamson presiding over the tastings and cracking jokes and zero pretension. The longtime Edmeades Winery winemaker is now making the best wine in the Anderson Valley on his own, per my opinion after two recent visits across a wide range of grape varietals, along with beautiful Pinot Noir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Gewurztraminer, 2015 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2015 Fashauer Vineyard Zinfandel Dessert\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"baxter\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Baxter+Winery+Tasting+Room/@39.0653452,-123.4405639,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd11aabbd22905df!8m2!3d39.0653452!4d-123.4405639\">8660 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m not sure what’s happening with \u003ca href=\"http://baxterwinery.com/Home.html\">Baxter\u003c/a>’s 2014 and 2015 vintages. The all-Pinot Noir lineup was collectively mediocre for both of us with some of the wines, dare I say, given the dreaded “boring” label. This is a huge bummer for me as Baxter was previously the standout Pinot Noir producer of the region for me during my first few visits. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, my summer 2018 visit and now fall 2018 visit proved that the wines have lost some polish and character. Then again, this is wine, an agricultural product — so maybe it’s just the vintage? I hope so and knowing Baxter’s past track record, I certainly think so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>2 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Weir Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir, 2014 Valenti Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"drew\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Drew+Family+Cellars+Tasting+Rm/@39.0593931,-123.4346104,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x3b887a99c52d8c5b!8m2!3d39.0593931!4d-123.4346104\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134588\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Wines in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134588\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Wines in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the luxurious Madrones hotel-tasting rooms-pizza restaurant complex, Jason and Molly Drew’s tasting room is on every Anderson Valley must-try list for good reason. \u003ca href=\"http://www.drewwines.com/\">Drew\u003c/a>’s Albariño, Pinot Noir and Syrah are brilliant expressions of wind and fog-beaten Mendocino County ridges. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a rather sleepy tasting setting and John’s palate didn’t love the very cold weather leaner style of Pinot Noir and Syrah, but it’s a wholly unique style of wine that speaks deeply of where Jason Drew sources his fruit. The reds are polarizing (not a bad thing necessarily), but the Albariño is consistently a universally praised favorite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Albariño, 2015 Perli Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Syrah, 2016 The Fog-Eater Anderson Valley Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"smith\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith+Story+Wine+Cellars+Tasting+Room/@39.0593275,-123.4338927,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb9ddd5986012c9d!8m2!3d39.0593275!4d-123.4338927\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134589\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134589\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By this point, I had to rally John’s spirits after two straight misses in his tasting book. I was bummed that \u003ca href=\"http://www.smithstorywinecellars.com\">Smith Story\u003c/a>’s beloved Goldendoodle Lord Sandwich wasn’t on hand to welcome John when we visited this other tasting room in the Madrones, but, dog or no dog, Smith Story is always one of the best fun to quality wine ratio destinations in the Anderson Valley — and for miles beyond. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The six-year old winery offers a wide variety of Sonoma County and Anderson Valley wines, so it’s also one of the region’s more comprehensive tastings like Witching Stick. Husband-and-wife team Eric Story and Alison Smith-Story also craft a Pinot Noir rosé and Riesling from Germany, which is the only actual German wine “made” by Californians that I’m aware of.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Rheingau Riesling, 2015 Nash Mill Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Pickberry Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Merlot\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lichenestate.com\">Lichen Estate\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.balovineyards.com\">Balo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://navarrowine.com/main.php\">Navarro\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.handleycellars.com\">Handley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://greenwoodridge.com\">Greenwood Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.phillipshill.com\">Phillips Hill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://scharffenbergercellars.com/index.html\">Scharffenberger\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner:\u003ca href=\"http://www.boonvillehotel.com/eat/\">Restaurant at Boonville Hotel\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.toulousevineyards.com\">Toulouse Vineyards\u003c/a> Pinot Noir\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+at+the+Boonville+Hotel/@39.008843,-123.367754,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc843a1ea21791697!8m2!3d39.008843!4d-123.367754\">\u003cem>14050 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"Bq82DYThjjJ"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Don’t even think of going to the Anderson Valley without a reservation for the relaxed, exceptional single menu prix fixe at the restaurant in the Boonville Hotel (formerly known as Table 128). It’s also “reasonably priced” by Bay Area prix fixe standards. Perry Hoffman, formerly the chef of Healdsburg SHED, will soon be taking over the kitchen (update: as of publishing time, he's now in charge of the kitchen) and I can’t wait to see what he does with the menu — yet I also hope things don’t change much since it’s pretty perfect as is. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toulouse Vineyards crafts some of the deeper, giant fruit Pinot Noirs of Anderson Valley, and is one of the veteran stalwarts of the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://stoneandembers.com/\">Stone & Embers\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bewilderedpig.com\">The Bewildered Pig\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://theharborhouseinn.com/#dining\">Harbor House Inn\u003c/a> (in Elk, not too far from Anderson Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville","authors":["11338"],"categories":["bayareabites_13306","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_15155","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_61","bayareabites_119"],"tags":["bayareabites_13419","bayareabites_10146","bayareabites_187","bayareabites_3472","bayareabites_1377","bayareabites_356","bayareabites_10321","bayareabites_14748","bayareabites_3788"],"featImg":"bayareabites_134584","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_134542":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_134542","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"134542","score":null,"sort":[1567006565000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back","title":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back)","publishDate":1567006565,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nIt was a strong overnight downpour as predicted entering Thursday morning (Day 2 of our trip) which leads me to a key piece of advice: don’t stay in Napa if you’re visiting Calistoga in the morning. The traffic will guarantee you’re late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go for Healdsburg, like we did, if Calistoga hotels are too pricey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#peter-michael\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#medlock\">Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#jimtown\">Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#idlewild\">Idlewild Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#lambert\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#mauritson\">Mauritson Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#aperture\">Aperture Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#barndiva\">Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480]\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"peter-michael\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Peter Michael Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zb8YUjVS598qk6z96\">12400 Ida Clayton Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Calistoga, CA 94515\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134570\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134570\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg\" alt=\"Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The trip was basically scheduled around the visit to the highly esteemed, somewhat mysterious \u003ca href=\"http://petermichaelwinery.com\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>. It’s in the cult following, lofty range of Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, but unlike those, most wines don’t sell on the secondary market for $5,000. As a bonus, the winery is actually a very friendly place and you’ll be reminded that wine is meant to be fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hospitality and Wine Education Manager Nathalie Vache showed us around the sprawling estate and at the turnaround point we gazed up at the magnificent, historic Les Pavots Vineyard (home to Bordeaux varietals) and the quartet of Chardonnay vineyards. Like Limerick Lane, this majestic amphitheater is mesmerizing. Sadly, the rain prevented us from going to the top of the vineyards for a panoramic view that apparently is a trademark of visits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134571\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134571\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll learn by this point that Peter Michael goes by “Sir Peter” and the English engineer/entrepreneur must never sleep because he has accomplished so much in his life. He created, among seemingly hundreds of things, the telestrator used on every football telecast! He also adores Knights Valley and the great wines of France. On cue, Peter Michael Winery is part Bordeaux and part Burgundy, a rarity in California where the weather and terrain usually forces wineries to choose one or the other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Knights Valley’s flexible location and elevation (this small region between Calistoga and Alexander Valley) allows Peter Michael Winery to do both, though the winery’s Pinot Noir is sourced from an estate in Fort Ross-Seaview. As we left after a truly impressive tasting of four Peter Michael wines, it’s clear to both of us that, indeed, Peter Michael has a lot of hype and fame, but my goodness are the wines special.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Just try all the wines:\u003c/b> 2014 Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon; 2011 Les Pavots red blend, 2015 L’ Après-Midi Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Belle Côte Chardonnay\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.silveroak.com\">Silver Oak\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://montelena.com\">Chateau Montelena\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.storybookwines.com\">Storybook Mountain\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"medlock\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Medlock+Ames+Tasting+Room/@38.6665079,-122.8199665,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5f4b15b138dcf5c!8m2!3d38.6665079!4d-122.8199665\">3487 Alexander Valley Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134572\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134572\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134434' align='left' label='Cobb, Fort Ross and More']\u003cbr>\nIt’s pretty hard to have a bigger jump from one winery to the next than Peter Michael to \u003ca href=\"http://www.medlockames.com/\">Medlock Ames\u003c/a>. They’re both outstanding in different ways. Medlock Ames is a winery with a “cocktails” faux neon sign (there used to be a cocktail bar open in the tasting area after the tasting room “closed”) and a bocce ball court, so we knew this isn’t a Peter Michael elegance type of place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>College pals Chris Medlock James (who works in the SF hedge fund world) and Ames Morison (the winemaking side) created the winery with a main farm not far away on Chalk Hill Road’s Bell Mountain. There, they focus on mostly Bordeaux grapes and everything is farmed organically, which is a lot less common than you’d think in this part of the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had a grand time with the atypical and 100 percent on-the-mark local cheeses paired with the wines, which were all hits including the trip’s best rosé (summer alert!) that was shockingly made of Merlot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Rosé of Merlot, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Bell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.jordanwinery.com\">Jordan Winery\u003c/a> (if you ever get the chance like yours truly once, also try staying overnight there), \u003ca href=\"http://gardencreekvineyards.com\">Garden Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stonestreetwines.com\">Stonestreet\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"jimtown\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Jimtown+Store/@38.6688354,-122.817219,15z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0x0:0x2f99ec9613affb32!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d38.6688354!4d-122.817219\">\u003ci>6706 CA Highway 128, Healdsburg\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1fml5B_RI/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Somehow I had never been to this \u003ca href=\"http://jimtown.com\">Alexander Valley legend\u003c/a>. It’s a must for sandwiches and admiring the outrageously eclectic walls selling everything from soaps to children’s books to exquisite local jams.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://journeymanmeat.com\">Journeyman Meats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mateos-cocina-latina-healdsburg\">Mateo’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.diavolapizzeria.com\">Diavola\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"idlewild\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Idlewild Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Idlewild+Wines/@38.611279,-122.8690097,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5b5ecef309950820?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwifruelo9bjAhXB5J8KHanNBbIQ_BIwCnoECA8QCA\">132 Plaza St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134573\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sam Bilbro is fanatical about Italian varietals. Sure, we all love Italian wine, but chances are you and I aren’t quite on the same fervent passion plane about Piemonte as Bilbro (Jake of Limerick Lane’s brother as you might be guessing now). Like Lioco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idlewildwines.com\">Idlewild\u003c/a> has a shiny new tasting room/lounge near the Healdsburg plaza. Unlike Lioco and anywhere else on this trip, Idlewild is all about Italian varietals, either in blends or on their own in bottlings. All wines came from Fox Hill Vineyard near Ukiah and have superb character, more sharpness, and less of a rustic edge than their Old World siblings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For an Italy wine collector like John, it was important to take a step back and realize that this is California Nebbiolo and Barbera and such…well, just don’t compare directly to Barolo and Emilia-Romagna. It’s Italy in the New World and that means you’re in for one of the more fascinating tastings in Northern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Arneis, 2016 Barbera, 2015 Nebbiolo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.untivineyards.com\">Unti\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://arnotroberts.com\">Arnot-Roberts\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://davero.com\">DaVero\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lambert\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lambert Bridge\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lambert+Bridge/@38.6469572,-122.9276248,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa8e625d2c2e56764!8m2!3d38.6469572!4d-122.9276248\">4085 W Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134574\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134574\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hustling down Dry Creek Road and a partially flooded Lambert Bridge Road, we arrived on the western edge of Dry Creek Valley at \u003ca href=\"http://lambertbridge.com\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>, which actually isn’t on Lambert Bridge Road. Ah, the fun of geography.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge is a members and direct to consumers operation, which basically means you’re not finding them at shops and restaurants. Hence, that’s why I (and probably you) have not tried their wine. The 26 year-old winery’s Zinfandel has quite a devout following and it is indeed a great Zinfandel expression. But, you’ll find several more rustic, powerful examples that better show off the Dry Creek Valley’s signature grape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134575\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge, for me, was about some of the friendliest hospitality I’ve found anywhere in NorCal wine country and a comprehensive tasting that included two of the most shocking wines of the trip from much maligned red varieties: Petit Verdot and Merlot. Like me, you won’t want to leave the beautiful outdoor gardens and plush, vaulted redwood environs (with incredible holiday decorations), possibly my favorite tasting setting of the trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot, 2015 Sonoma County Merlot, 2014 Limited Select Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.arafanelliwinery.com\">A. Rafanelli\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ridgewine.com/visit/lytton-springs/\">Ridge Lytton Springs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://prestonfarmandwinery.com\">Preston\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"mauritson\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mauritson Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Mauritson+Wines/@38.650488,-122.912031,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x54b54a9e67ae888a!8m2!3d38.650488!4d-122.912031\">2859 Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134602\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134602\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the midway point at Lambert Bridge, I had already lost track of time but, in my slight defense, this next winery back on Dry Creek Road was a last second add-on. It turned out to be one of the most tour-de-force tastings of the trip as John still was talking about a month later during the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clay Mauritson looks like the strong linebacker he previously was at the University of Oregon and, frankly, he probably could still be one. As the three of us sat in a library room next to the winemaking facility, it was easy to imagine having the x’s and o’s of a football defense meeting swapped with Mauritson’s present Powerpoint describing Rockpile AVA, just above the Dry Creek Valley. Rockpile is a tiny Zinfandel-dominant area with a 150-year history for Mauritson’s family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His enthusiasm for Rockpile was contagious as we battled the fruit flies trying to drink the stellar wines shared with us, while learning about Rockpile’s weather, its turbulent history (almost entirely lost to eminent domain when the Lake Sonoma dam was built in 1968), and of course, the wines he makes from grapes sourced there. This is what Wine Bootcamp was all about: great wine, rich learning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, it wasn’t even on the original itinerary. As much as it’s a cliché to give the advice of listening to locals, when a winemaker implores you to meet with another winemaker (Jake Bilbro connected us the prior day), you’d be wise to listen. Both of us were ecstatic that we did have the chance to learn from Mauritson. By the way, the non-Rockpile Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc we tried before the meeting was also quite lovely, so a regular \u003ca href=\"http://www.mauritsonwines.com/\">Mauritson tasting room\u003c/a> visit is needed for our next trip!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Rockpile Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, 2016 Madrone Spring red blend\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nallewinery.com\">Nalle\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.forchini.com\">Forchini\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yoakimbridge.com/\">Yoakim Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"aperture\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Aperture Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/322+Healdsburg+Ave,+Healdsburg,+CA+95448/@38.6112432,-122.8726525,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80841733f7e0ede7:0x9ee813a13abda607!8m2!3d38.6112432!4d-122.8704638\">322 Healdsburg Ave.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134576\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134576\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg\" alt=\"This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh no, we’re not done yet with Day 2. John was starting to wonder if every day would have nearly 10 hours of tasting and I assured him this was the one anomaly...I think?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our last stop was with Jesse Katz, a winemaker with a glittery resume (Pétrus, Screaming Eagle). He crafts Bordeaux varietal wines for \u003ca href=\"http://www.aperture-cellars.com\">Aperture\u003c/a> and 100% Malbec bottlings under the Devil Proof label either from Alexander Valley or Rockpile Ridge, a fitting theme for our day that was heavy on both regions. He’s traveled to over 80 countries in his life thanks to his father being a globetrotting professional photographer. Tastings happen in his father’s photo gallery adjacent to the Healdsburg Plaza and makes for one of the quirkier tasting venues of any winery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134577\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg\" alt=\"Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Soon, Katz will have his own winery and tasting facility towards Windsor. I’ll miss the photo gallery though, for the quirk vibe and the fact that one wrong turn could lead you into a hair salon instead of the right room for tasting some phenomenal Sonoma County wines with distinct richness cut by strong acidity (a signature of high level Bordeaux wines, like the ones Katz was trained with).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Right Bank Red Blend, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryew.com\">Robert Young\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stewartcellars.com\">Stewart Cellars\u003c/a> (Napa Valley), \u003ca href=\"http://ashesdiamonds.com\">Ashes & Diamonds\u003c/a> (Napa Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"barndiva\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Barndiva/@38.6096378,-122.869437,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xca17ae99d941164b!8m2!3d38.6096378!4d-122.869437\">\u003cem>231 Center St., Healdsburg\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3Dd5HheZd/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This fun, seasonal Californian spot with excellent cocktails recently welcomed a new chef Mark Hopper (formerly in charge of the stellar pizza destination Vignette in Sebastopol). It was too cold for the patio, but \u003ca href=\"http://www.barndiva.com/\">Barndiva\u003c/a> is a must-visit outside of winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://campofina.com/\">Campo Fino\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.chalkboardhealdsburg.com\">Chalkboard\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/\">Bravas Bar de Tapas\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"The Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure continues with visits to Peter Michael Winery, Idlewild Wines and a visit to an Alexander Valley legend.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1567097873,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":true,"iframeSrcs":["https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed"],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":57,"wordCount":2065},"headData":{"title":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back) | KQED","description":"The Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure continues with visits to Peter Michael Winery, Idlewild Wines and a visit to an Alexander Valley legend.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"134542 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134542","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/28/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back/","disqusTitle":"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back)","path":"/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134208","label":"Back to Wine Bootcamp Central "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nIt was a strong overnight downpour as predicted entering Thursday morning (Day 2 of our trip) which leads me to a key piece of advice: don’t stay in Napa if you’re visiting Calistoga in the morning. The traffic will guarantee you’re late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go for Healdsburg, like we did, if Calistoga hotels are too pricey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#peter-michael\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#medlock\">Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#jimtown\">Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#idlewild\">Idlewild Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#lambert\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#mauritson\">Mauritson Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#aperture\">Aperture Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#barndiva\">Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"peter-michael\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Peter Michael Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zb8YUjVS598qk6z96\">12400 Ida Clayton Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Calistoga, CA 94515\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134570\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134570\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg\" alt=\"Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The trip was basically scheduled around the visit to the highly esteemed, somewhat mysterious \u003ca href=\"http://petermichaelwinery.com\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>. It’s in the cult following, lofty range of Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, but unlike those, most wines don’t sell on the secondary market for $5,000. As a bonus, the winery is actually a very friendly place and you’ll be reminded that wine is meant to be fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hospitality and Wine Education Manager Nathalie Vache showed us around the sprawling estate and at the turnaround point we gazed up at the magnificent, historic Les Pavots Vineyard (home to Bordeaux varietals) and the quartet of Chardonnay vineyards. Like Limerick Lane, this majestic amphitheater is mesmerizing. Sadly, the rain prevented us from going to the top of the vineyards for a panoramic view that apparently is a trademark of visits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134571\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134571\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll learn by this point that Peter Michael goes by “Sir Peter” and the English engineer/entrepreneur must never sleep because he has accomplished so much in his life. He created, among seemingly hundreds of things, the telestrator used on every football telecast! He also adores Knights Valley and the great wines of France. On cue, Peter Michael Winery is part Bordeaux and part Burgundy, a rarity in California where the weather and terrain usually forces wineries to choose one or the other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Knights Valley’s flexible location and elevation (this small region between Calistoga and Alexander Valley) allows Peter Michael Winery to do both, though the winery’s Pinot Noir is sourced from an estate in Fort Ross-Seaview. As we left after a truly impressive tasting of four Peter Michael wines, it’s clear to both of us that, indeed, Peter Michael has a lot of hype and fame, but my goodness are the wines special.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Just try all the wines:\u003c/b> 2014 Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon; 2011 Les Pavots red blend, 2015 L’ Après-Midi Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Belle Côte Chardonnay\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.silveroak.com\">Silver Oak\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://montelena.com\">Chateau Montelena\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.storybookwines.com\">Storybook Mountain\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"medlock\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Medlock+Ames+Tasting+Room/@38.6665079,-122.8199665,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5f4b15b138dcf5c!8m2!3d38.6665079!4d-122.8199665\">3487 Alexander Valley Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134572\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134572\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"bayareabites_134434","align":"left","label":"Cobb, Fort Ross and More "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nIt’s pretty hard to have a bigger jump from one winery to the next than Peter Michael to \u003ca href=\"http://www.medlockames.com/\">Medlock Ames\u003c/a>. They’re both outstanding in different ways. Medlock Ames is a winery with a “cocktails” faux neon sign (there used to be a cocktail bar open in the tasting area after the tasting room “closed”) and a bocce ball court, so we knew this isn’t a Peter Michael elegance type of place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>College pals Chris Medlock James (who works in the SF hedge fund world) and Ames Morison (the winemaking side) created the winery with a main farm not far away on Chalk Hill Road’s Bell Mountain. There, they focus on mostly Bordeaux grapes and everything is farmed organically, which is a lot less common than you’d think in this part of the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had a grand time with the atypical and 100 percent on-the-mark local cheeses paired with the wines, which were all hits including the trip’s best rosé (summer alert!) that was shockingly made of Merlot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Rosé of Merlot, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Bell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.jordanwinery.com\">Jordan Winery\u003c/a> (if you ever get the chance like yours truly once, also try staying overnight there), \u003ca href=\"http://gardencreekvineyards.com\">Garden Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stonestreetwines.com\">Stonestreet\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"jimtown\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Jimtown+Store/@38.6688354,-122.817219,15z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0x0:0x2f99ec9613affb32!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d38.6688354!4d-122.817219\">\u003ci>6706 CA Highway 128, Healdsburg\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"Bq1fml5B_RI"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Somehow I had never been to this \u003ca href=\"http://jimtown.com\">Alexander Valley legend\u003c/a>. It’s a must for sandwiches and admiring the outrageously eclectic walls selling everything from soaps to children’s books to exquisite local jams.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://journeymanmeat.com\">Journeyman Meats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mateos-cocina-latina-healdsburg\">Mateo’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.diavolapizzeria.com\">Diavola\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"idlewild\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Idlewild Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Idlewild+Wines/@38.611279,-122.8690097,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5b5ecef309950820?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwifruelo9bjAhXB5J8KHanNBbIQ_BIwCnoECA8QCA\">132 Plaza St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134573\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sam Bilbro is fanatical about Italian varietals. Sure, we all love Italian wine, but chances are you and I aren’t quite on the same fervent passion plane about Piemonte as Bilbro (Jake of Limerick Lane’s brother as you might be guessing now). Like Lioco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idlewildwines.com\">Idlewild\u003c/a> has a shiny new tasting room/lounge near the Healdsburg plaza. Unlike Lioco and anywhere else on this trip, Idlewild is all about Italian varietals, either in blends or on their own in bottlings. All wines came from Fox Hill Vineyard near Ukiah and have superb character, more sharpness, and less of a rustic edge than their Old World siblings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For an Italy wine collector like John, it was important to take a step back and realize that this is California Nebbiolo and Barbera and such…well, just don’t compare directly to Barolo and Emilia-Romagna. It’s Italy in the New World and that means you’re in for one of the more fascinating tastings in Northern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Arneis, 2016 Barbera, 2015 Nebbiolo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.untivineyards.com\">Unti\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://arnotroberts.com\">Arnot-Roberts\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://davero.com\">DaVero\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lambert\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lambert Bridge\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lambert+Bridge/@38.6469572,-122.9276248,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa8e625d2c2e56764!8m2!3d38.6469572!4d-122.9276248\">4085 W Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134574\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134574\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hustling down Dry Creek Road and a partially flooded Lambert Bridge Road, we arrived on the western edge of Dry Creek Valley at \u003ca href=\"http://lambertbridge.com\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>, which actually isn’t on Lambert Bridge Road. Ah, the fun of geography.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge is a members and direct to consumers operation, which basically means you’re not finding them at shops and restaurants. Hence, that’s why I (and probably you) have not tried their wine. The 26 year-old winery’s Zinfandel has quite a devout following and it is indeed a great Zinfandel expression. But, you’ll find several more rustic, powerful examples that better show off the Dry Creek Valley’s signature grape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134575\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge, for me, was about some of the friendliest hospitality I’ve found anywhere in NorCal wine country and a comprehensive tasting that included two of the most shocking wines of the trip from much maligned red varieties: Petit Verdot and Merlot. Like me, you won’t want to leave the beautiful outdoor gardens and plush, vaulted redwood environs (with incredible holiday decorations), possibly my favorite tasting setting of the trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot, 2015 Sonoma County Merlot, 2014 Limited Select Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.arafanelliwinery.com\">A. Rafanelli\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ridgewine.com/visit/lytton-springs/\">Ridge Lytton Springs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://prestonfarmandwinery.com\">Preston\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"mauritson\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mauritson Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Mauritson+Wines/@38.650488,-122.912031,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x54b54a9e67ae888a!8m2!3d38.650488!4d-122.912031\">2859 Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134602\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134602\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the midway point at Lambert Bridge, I had already lost track of time but, in my slight defense, this next winery back on Dry Creek Road was a last second add-on. It turned out to be one of the most tour-de-force tastings of the trip as John still was talking about a month later during the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clay Mauritson looks like the strong linebacker he previously was at the University of Oregon and, frankly, he probably could still be one. As the three of us sat in a library room next to the winemaking facility, it was easy to imagine having the x’s and o’s of a football defense meeting swapped with Mauritson’s present Powerpoint describing Rockpile AVA, just above the Dry Creek Valley. Rockpile is a tiny Zinfandel-dominant area with a 150-year history for Mauritson’s family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His enthusiasm for Rockpile was contagious as we battled the fruit flies trying to drink the stellar wines shared with us, while learning about Rockpile’s weather, its turbulent history (almost entirely lost to eminent domain when the Lake Sonoma dam was built in 1968), and of course, the wines he makes from grapes sourced there. This is what Wine Bootcamp was all about: great wine, rich learning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, it wasn’t even on the original itinerary. As much as it’s a cliché to give the advice of listening to locals, when a winemaker implores you to meet with another winemaker (Jake Bilbro connected us the prior day), you’d be wise to listen. Both of us were ecstatic that we did have the chance to learn from Mauritson. By the way, the non-Rockpile Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc we tried before the meeting was also quite lovely, so a regular \u003ca href=\"http://www.mauritsonwines.com/\">Mauritson tasting room\u003c/a> visit is needed for our next trip!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Rockpile Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, 2016 Madrone Spring red blend\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nallewinery.com\">Nalle\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.forchini.com\">Forchini\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yoakimbridge.com/\">Yoakim Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"aperture\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Aperture Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/322+Healdsburg+Ave,+Healdsburg,+CA+95448/@38.6112432,-122.8726525,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80841733f7e0ede7:0x9ee813a13abda607!8m2!3d38.6112432!4d-122.8704638\">322 Healdsburg Ave.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134576\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134576\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg\" alt=\"This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh no, we’re not done yet with Day 2. John was starting to wonder if every day would have nearly 10 hours of tasting and I assured him this was the one anomaly...I think?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our last stop was with Jesse Katz, a winemaker with a glittery resume (Pétrus, Screaming Eagle). He crafts Bordeaux varietal wines for \u003ca href=\"http://www.aperture-cellars.com\">Aperture\u003c/a> and 100% Malbec bottlings under the Devil Proof label either from Alexander Valley or Rockpile Ridge, a fitting theme for our day that was heavy on both regions. He’s traveled to over 80 countries in his life thanks to his father being a globetrotting professional photographer. Tastings happen in his father’s photo gallery adjacent to the Healdsburg Plaza and makes for one of the quirkier tasting venues of any winery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134577\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg\" alt=\"Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Soon, Katz will have his own winery and tasting facility towards Windsor. I’ll miss the photo gallery though, for the quirk vibe and the fact that one wrong turn could lead you into a hair salon instead of the right room for tasting some phenomenal Sonoma County wines with distinct richness cut by strong acidity (a signature of high level Bordeaux wines, like the ones Katz was trained with).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Right Bank Red Blend, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryew.com\">Robert Young\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stewartcellars.com\">Stewart Cellars\u003c/a> (Napa Valley), \u003ca href=\"http://ashesdiamonds.com\">Ashes & Diamonds\u003c/a> (Napa Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"barndiva\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Barndiva/@38.6096378,-122.869437,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xca17ae99d941164b!8m2!3d38.6096378!4d-122.869437\">\u003cem>231 Center St., Healdsburg\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"instagramLink","attributes":{"named":{"instagramId":"Bq3Dd5HheZd"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This fun, seasonal Californian spot with excellent cocktails recently welcomed a new chef Mark Hopper (formerly in charge of the stellar pizza destination Vignette in Sebastopol). 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