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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco#charles-krug\">Charles Krug Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco#smith-madrone\">Smith-Madrone Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco#lunch\">Oakville Grocery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco#shafer\">Shafer Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco#far-niente\">Far Niente Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1ONI_1j0NZr4gINICM4XI49EM0C7RGeCB&w=640&h=480]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"charles-krug\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Charles Krug Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Charles+Krug+Winery/@38.518744,-122.480955,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x5ed38c326d8a3f5a!8m2!3d38.518744!4d-122.480955\">2800 Main St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>St. Helena, CA 94574\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone.jpg\" alt=\"Estate vines at Charles Krug Winery, looking at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134660\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/CharlesKrug-vineyards-Greystone-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Estate vines at Charles Krug Winery, looking at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The trip’s earliest start and most rushed visit (with just one taste because of timing) came at one of California wine history’s true icons: \u003ca href=\"http://www.charleskrug.com\">Charles Krug\u003c/a>. Contrary to what most people think, THIS is actually the winery owned by the Mondavi family. Robert Mondavi Winery is now part of Constellation Brands. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You won’t hear much at Charles Krug about the infamous family split where brothers Peter and Robert had various disagreements about the direction of the winery, the style of a winery (with nitpicks like how Robert wanted all French oak) and how the winery’s money should be spent. After the split, Robert created his namesake winery further south towards Oakville and Peter ran Charles Krug.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Several Mondavi family members still live on the Charles Krug property, which stayed that name because its original owner (Charles Krug) wrote in the land grant (it was originally given to him as a wedding dowry) that it shall never change. Hence the confusion for many wine drinkers, myself included, how Charles Krug is the real Mondavi domain. Got it all? Yes, this family is one of the most famous and confusing in all of wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134661\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels.jpg\" alt=\"The signature burgundy painted barrels resting at Charles Krug Winery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134661\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The signature burgundy painted barrels resting at Charles Krug Winery \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everywhere you look on the property across Highway 29 from the Culinary Institute of America Greystone complex is history and something majestic: gorgeous valley vistas, barrels with red stripes that are painted to look like they’re bleeding wine, and a striking Howard Backen redesigned carriage house that John fell in love with since he does lots of woodwork at his homes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I can’t vouch for the quality of all 50,000 cases the winery produces, but our one taste was a phenomenal 2015 'Generations’ Bordeaux blend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.freemarkabbey.com\">Freemark Abbey\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.inglenook.com\">Inglenook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ackermanfamilyvineyards.com\">Ackerman Family Vineyards/Heritage House\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"smith-madrone\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Smith-Madrone Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith-Madrone+Vineyards/@38.5322882,-122.549057,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8c5e7f7cfbc3e671!8m2!3d38.5322882!4d-122.549057\">4022 Spring Mountain Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>St. Helena, CA 94574\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Some of Smith-Madrone’s exceptional wines including a 2016 Chardonnay, 2013 Cook’s Flat Reserve and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134662\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of Smith-Madrone’s exceptional wines including a 2016 Chardonnay, 2013 Cook’s Flat Reserve and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Luckily, I had been to this rustic Spring Mountain legend once before, so I already knew how many twists and turns were coming up en route to stop 2 for the day. You \u003ci>will\u003c/i> get lost your first time going to \u003ca href=\"http://www.smithmadrone.com\">Smith Madrone\u003c/a>. This time, we weren’t lost, but we did get greeted by a giant fallen tree in the process of being removed, so there was some off-roading needed. Speaking of off-roading, assistant winemaker Sam Smith whisked us away almost immediately in an off-road four-wheeler and zoomed us all over the dry-farmed estate vineyards, through forests, by streams, and almost everywhere yielded panoramic valley views. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sam is the son of Stuart Smith, who founded the winery in 1971 and runs it with his brother Charles, who serves as the winemaker. Sam is also the most talented balancer of a wine glass while driving through potholes I have ever seen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134663\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring.jpg\" alt=\"John and Smith-Madrone Vineyard & Winery’s Assistant Winemaker Sam Smith discuss wine and off-road vehicles in the redwood forests of Spring Mountain\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134663\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John and Smith-Madrone Vineyard & Winery’s Assistant Winemaker Sam Smith discuss wine and off-road vehicles in the redwood forests of Spring Mountain \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is old Napa, where there is no glitz, the Cabernet Sauvignon still hovers around the $50 mark, and it’s one of three wineries still growing Riesling, which way back in the day was a primary grape of Napa Valley. Smith-Madrone’s Cook’s Flat Reserve is their answer to the Screaming Eagles of Napa Valley, with extensive layers and giant, rich red and black fruit notes. It is priced accordingly since the Smiths finally realized they needed to adapt a little bit to the Napa Valley of the 2010s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When tourists and locals alike ask about \u003ci>the\u003c/i> Napa Valley winery to visit — you know, the secret one with gorgeous views, no pretention, excellent wine, no wine club hard sell, huge character — this is that winery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Riesling, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Cook’s Flat Reserve\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.stonyhillvineyard.com\">Stony Hill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.greenandred.com/\">Green & Red\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tressabores.com\">Tres Sabores\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"http://oakvillegrocery.com/?SID=0dd07f4f7569a623bff82ace209f3e98\">Oakville Grocery\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Oakville+Grocery/@38.4373272,-122.4029416,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x47087a7305951bc9!8m2!3d38.4373272!4d-122.4029416\">\u003ci>7856 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGVX1Lhr7r/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A Napa Valley daytime staple. On weekends, it’s Bay Bridge rush hour traffic-like packed. Luckily, on a Monday in early December we were almost alone. The bread for the sandwiches is shockingly pedestrian, so opt for the prepared salads and any dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.thomaskeller.com/bouchonyountville\">Bouchon\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.redd-wood.com/\">Redd Wood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"shafer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Shafer Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Shafer+Vineyards/@38.421021,-122.326365,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf32e8bbbafb3a50b!8m2!3d38.421021!4d-122.326365\">6154 Silverado Trail\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Napa, CA 94558\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave.jpg\" alt=\"Barrels resting in Shafer Vineyards’ sprawling caves\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134664\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barrels resting in Shafer Vineyards’ sprawling caves \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>John figured out the “surprise winery” of the trip secretly long before seeing \u003ci>the\u003c/i> hillside. That hillside, nestled behind \u003ca href=\"http://shafervineyards.com/\">Shafer Vineyards\u003c/a> a little off the Silverado Trail in what is considered the Stags Leap District, is probably the most famous “hillside” in Napa Valley and thankfully just missed being struck by the 2017 fires, whose damage you can still clearly see further up the hill towards Atlas Peak. It’s the hillside of “Hillside Select”, one of Napa Valley’s definitive wines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I had seen in John’s cellar spreadsheet that he had some Shafer, though it wasn’t Hillside Select, so I figured this would be a fun surprise. Somehow, he already knew it would be Shafer, perhaps because he might not have any other Napa Valley wines? Anyhow, what I didn’t know is that he and Meg’s mom had tried to visit Shafer before and failed since they couldn’t just walk in. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reservation in hand, our host Andy Demsky asked if we were “winery toured out” and we pretty much were. But, when you’re at a place of Shafer’s renown, you must see what you can see. So we breezed through the gorgeous winery, saw winemaker Elias Fernandez in action doing some careful cleaning and sampling, then tasted what was easily one of the trip’s finest lineups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"The celebrated Hillside Select (far right) and its excellent peers at Shafer Vineyards\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134665\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The celebrated Hillside Select (far right) and its excellent peers at Shafer Vineyards \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like at Peter Michael and Kosta Browne, those lofty Wine Spectator scores didn’t lie in this instance. Shafer is deservedly a Napa Valley legend, 30,000 cases strong, and really doing a fantastic job creating big wines that also boast excitement. One reason for that is the fun use of different oaks in the wine. Winery president Doug Shafer calls the different types of barrels “the spice rack” with so many unique options that can add a slightly new angle to high caliber grapes, like spices might work for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. It was an eye-opening analogy to winemaking for us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 One Point Five, 2015 Relentless, 2014 Hillside Select\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.chappellet.com\">Chappellet\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.robertsinskey.com/\">Robert Sinskey\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.frogsleap.com\">Frog’s Leap\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"far-niente\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Far Niente Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Far+Niente+Winery/@38.4257839,-122.4031331,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc635dcaf43c9e1db!8m2!3d38.4257839!4d-122.4031331\">1350 Acacia Dr.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Oakville, CA 94562\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134666\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill.jpg\" alt=\"Far Niente’s predecessor — a 1977 bottle of Nob Hill Cellars by Far Niente founder Gil Nickel who bought an apartment on Nob Hill in San Francisco with winemaking equipment, which started off his illustrious wine career\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134666\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Far Niente’s predecessor — a 1977 bottle of Nob Hill Cellars by Far Niente founder Gil Nickel who bought an apartment on Nob Hill in San Francisco with winemaking equipment, which started off his illustrious wine career \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At long last, we arrived at the final winery of the trip. Of course, we were a bit leisurely with the exceptional Shafer wines, so we joined our \u003ca href=\"http://farniente.com\">Far Niente\u003c/a> tour as they were strolling through the endless ornate barrel rooms and cellars under the estate. Yes, this was our one public tour of the trip and by now we kind of just wanted to experience a winery as a tourist.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_134546' align='left' label='Wineries from Boonville to Sebastopol']\u003cbr>\nAnd so we toured through Far Niente’s own Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, including a regal 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon which was our oldest vintage of the trip, and Far Niente’s sibling EnRoute Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, déjà vu from our first day of the trip. Not surprisingly, I was the only guest taking notes, something that reminded me that while it was a Monday work assignment for me, Napa Valley for these other guests from the likes of Miami and Orange County was a truly special vacation experience. They wanted that wine. They wanted the spectacular gardens and winery luxury, something Far Niente does particularly well at its Oakville estate. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though it dates back to 1885 when a forty-niner founded the estate, Far Niente fell into disrepair because of Prohibition, but was resuscitated by the late Oklahoma based nursery owner (and later vintner) Gil Nickel. Hence, that’s why the gardens and exteriors of the property are particularly spectacular at this winery where landscape and wine were intertwined in the DNA of its longtime proprietor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We closed with a sip of our only sweet wine of the trip, the Dolce late harvest Sauternes style Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the southern edge of the Napa Valley. Fittingly, it was our final sip of the trip and a sweet way to send us back to the big city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2012 Dolce, 2016 EnRoute Pinot Noir “Les Pommiers,” 2016 estate Cabernet Sauvignon (and 2011 and 2009 if you can find them)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.josephphelps.com\">Joseph Phelps\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://corison.com\">Corison\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.hesscollection.com\">Hess Collection\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our trip prelude dinner was at the intimate Potrero Flats wine geek favorite (and a worthy destination for delicious seasonal cooking) \u003ca href=\"http://themorris-sf.com\">The Morris\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Morris/@37.7629657,-122.4085607,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc9872041746a8751!8m2!3d37.7629657!4d-122.4085607\">\u003cem>2501 Mariposa St., San Francisco\u003c/em>\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqt8fQqBcRO/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After Far Niente and a delightful sluggish rush hour trip across the Bay Bridge back to San Francisco, we closed with \u003ca href=\"http://biale.com\">Robert Biale\u003c/a> Zinfandel, Negronis, and the indulgent jazz club/supper club delight that is \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com/\">Bix\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Bix/@37.7968728,-122.4029372,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xcba0a2e0fa5d9191!8m2!3d37.7968728!4d-122.4029372\">\u003cem>56 Gold St., San Francisco\u003c/em>\u003c/a>) near Jackson Square. It was indeed a fitting celebration to celebrate a special week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLrhibh8Xb/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Total Mileage:\u003c/strong> 542\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Total Wineries:\u003c/strong> 31\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sips/Tastes:\u003c/strong> No idea\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Did we still like wine afterwards?\u003c/strong> You bet\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are we still talking?\u003c/strong> Yes\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sounds like a success to me. And now we’re bringing Wine Bootcamp to Burgundy in early March. This time, though, we’ll both be the rookies and it’s significantly harder to lasso together an itinerary. I sure wish somebody had written that Wine Bootcamp article for Burgundy already. Hopefully this one for Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties will be of use for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cheers!\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",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You won’t hear much at Charles Krug about the infamous family split where brothers Peter and Robert had various disagreements about the direction of the winery, the style of a winery (with nitpicks like how Robert wanted all French oak) and how the winery’s money should be spent. After the split, Robert created his namesake winery further south towards Oakville and Peter ran Charles Krug.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Several Mondavi family members still live on the Charles Krug property, which stayed that name because its original owner (Charles Krug) wrote in the land grant (it was originally given to him as a wedding dowry) that it shall never change. Hence the confusion for many wine drinkers, myself included, how Charles Krug is the real Mondavi domain. Got it all? Yes, this family is one of the most famous and confusing in all of wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134661\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels.jpg\" alt=\"The signature burgundy painted barrels resting at Charles Krug Winery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134661\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Charles-Krug-barrels-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The signature burgundy painted barrels resting at Charles Krug Winery \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everywhere you look on the property across Highway 29 from the Culinary Institute of America Greystone complex is history and something majestic: gorgeous valley vistas, barrels with red stripes that are painted to look like they’re bleeding wine, and a striking Howard Backen redesigned carriage house that John fell in love with since he does lots of woodwork at his homes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I can’t vouch for the quality of all 50,000 cases the winery produces, but our one taste was a phenomenal 2015 'Generations’ Bordeaux blend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.freemarkabbey.com\">Freemark Abbey\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.inglenook.com\">Inglenook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ackermanfamilyvineyards.com\">Ackerman Family Vineyards/Heritage House\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"smith-madrone\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Smith-Madrone Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith-Madrone+Vineyards/@38.5322882,-122.549057,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8c5e7f7cfbc3e671!8m2!3d38.5322882!4d-122.549057\">4022 Spring Mountain Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>St. Helena, CA 94574\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Some of Smith-Madrone’s exceptional wines including a 2016 Chardonnay, 2013 Cook’s Flat Reserve and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134662\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of Smith-Madrone’s exceptional wines including a 2016 Chardonnay, 2013 Cook’s Flat Reserve and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Luckily, I had been to this rustic Spring Mountain legend once before, so I already knew how many twists and turns were coming up en route to stop 2 for the day. You \u003ci>will\u003c/i> get lost your first time going to \u003ca href=\"http://www.smithmadrone.com\">Smith Madrone\u003c/a>. This time, we weren’t lost, but we did get greeted by a giant fallen tree in the process of being removed, so there was some off-roading needed. Speaking of off-roading, assistant winemaker Sam Smith whisked us away almost immediately in an off-road four-wheeler and zoomed us all over the dry-farmed estate vineyards, through forests, by streams, and almost everywhere yielded panoramic valley views. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sam is the son of Stuart Smith, who founded the winery in 1971 and runs it with his brother Charles, who serves as the winemaker. Sam is also the most talented balancer of a wine glass while driving through potholes I have ever seen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134663\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring.jpg\" alt=\"John and Smith-Madrone Vineyard & Winery’s Assistant Winemaker Sam Smith discuss wine and off-road vehicles in the redwood forests of Spring Mountain\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134663\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Madrone-exploring-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John and Smith-Madrone Vineyard & Winery’s Assistant Winemaker Sam Smith discuss wine and off-road vehicles in the redwood forests of Spring Mountain \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is old Napa, where there is no glitz, the Cabernet Sauvignon still hovers around the $50 mark, and it’s one of three wineries still growing Riesling, which way back in the day was a primary grape of Napa Valley. Smith-Madrone’s Cook’s Flat Reserve is their answer to the Screaming Eagles of Napa Valley, with extensive layers and giant, rich red and black fruit notes. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>A Napa Valley daytime staple. On weekends, it’s Bay Bridge rush hour traffic-like packed. Luckily, on a Monday in early December we were almost alone. The bread for the sandwiches is shockingly pedestrian, so opt for the prepared salads and any dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.thomaskeller.com/bouchonyountville\">Bouchon\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.redd-wood.com/\">Redd Wood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"shafer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Shafer Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Shafer+Vineyards/@38.421021,-122.326365,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf32e8bbbafb3a50b!8m2!3d38.421021!4d-122.326365\">6154 Silverado Trail\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Napa, CA 94558\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave.jpg\" alt=\"Barrels resting in Shafer Vineyards’ sprawling caves\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134664\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-cave-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barrels resting in Shafer Vineyards’ sprawling caves \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>John figured out the “surprise winery” of the trip secretly long before seeing \u003ci>the\u003c/i> hillside. That hillside, nestled behind \u003ca href=\"http://shafervineyards.com/\">Shafer Vineyards\u003c/a> a little off the Silverado Trail in what is considered the Stags Leap District, is probably the most famous “hillside” in Napa Valley and thankfully just missed being struck by the 2017 fires, whose damage you can still clearly see further up the hill towards Atlas Peak. It’s the hillside of “Hillside Select”, one of Napa Valley’s definitive wines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I had seen in John’s cellar spreadsheet that he had some Shafer, though it wasn’t Hillside Select, so I figured this would be a fun surprise. Somehow, he already knew it would be Shafer, perhaps because he might not have any other Napa Valley wines? Anyhow, what I didn’t know is that he and Meg’s mom had tried to visit Shafer before and failed since they couldn’t just walk in. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reservation in hand, our host Andy Demsky asked if we were “winery toured out” and we pretty much were. But, when you’re at a place of Shafer’s renown, you must see what you can see. So we breezed through the gorgeous winery, saw winemaker Elias Fernandez in action doing some careful cleaning and sampling, then tasted what was easily one of the trip’s finest lineups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"The celebrated Hillside Select (far right) and its excellent peers at Shafer Vineyards\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134665\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Shafer-wine-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The celebrated Hillside Select (far right) and its excellent peers at Shafer Vineyards \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like at Peter Michael and Kosta Browne, those lofty Wine Spectator scores didn’t lie in this instance. Shafer is deservedly a Napa Valley legend, 30,000 cases strong, and really doing a fantastic job creating big wines that also boast excitement. One reason for that is the fun use of different oaks in the wine. Winery president Doug Shafer calls the different types of barrels “the spice rack” with so many unique options that can add a slightly new angle to high caliber grapes, like spices might work for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. It was an eye-opening analogy to winemaking for us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 One Point Five, 2015 Relentless, 2014 Hillside Select\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.chappellet.com\">Chappellet\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.robertsinskey.com/\">Robert Sinskey\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.frogsleap.com\">Frog’s Leap\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"far-niente\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Far Niente Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Far+Niente+Winery/@38.4257839,-122.4031331,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc635dcaf43c9e1db!8m2!3d38.4257839!4d-122.4031331\">1350 Acacia Dr.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Oakville, CA 94562\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134666\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill.jpg\" alt=\"Far Niente’s predecessor — a 1977 bottle of Nob Hill Cellars by Far Niente founder Gil Nickel who bought an apartment on Nob Hill in San Francisco with winemaking equipment, which started off his illustrious wine career\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134666\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FarNiente-NobHill-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Far Niente’s predecessor — a 1977 bottle of Nob Hill Cellars by Far Niente founder Gil Nickel who bought an apartment on Nob Hill in San Francisco with winemaking equipment, which started off his illustrious wine career \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At long last, we arrived at the final winery of the trip. 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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nOur brisk Sunday morning started with a rushed drive (two of us are not morning people!) from Santa Rosa to Sonoma through the Kenwood area, bypassing dozens of wineries en route to Sonoma Plaza.\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#bedrock\">Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#saintsbury\">Saintsbury LLC\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#lunch\">Lunch: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#larkmead\">Larkmead Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#alpha\">Alpha Omega Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#dinner\">Dinner: Oenotri\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1e-En_gM08O-wKwu-SAM0E9pQ0OvuvpSa&w=640&h=480]\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"bedrock\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Bedrock+Wine+Co.+-+By+Appointment/@38.293239,-122.45621,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x78357e0a8973fec9!8m2!3d38.293239!4d-122.45621\">414 1st St. E\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sonoma, CA 95476\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134672\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris.jpg\" alt=\"Bedrock Wine Co. partner Chris Cottrell discusses wine and the world at-large in Bedrock’s Sonoma Square tasting room\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134672\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bedrock Wine Co. partner Chris Cottrell discusses wine and the world at-large in Bedrock’s Sonoma Square tasting room \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone following the past decade of California wine knows the \u003ca href=\"http://www.bedrockwineco.com\">“Bedrock”\u003c/a> name. The label by Morgan Twain-Peterson (son of Ravenswood legend Joel Peterson) and Chris Cottrell is a stalwart for both Zinfandel and being an ardent proponent for the state’s older vineyards filled with field of blends grape varieties most of us have never heard of. They’ve managed to be that rare winery that can satisfy the most picky of wine collector nerds, while having fantastic value wines that actually can be considered by many as weeknight wines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll learn all about those historic vineyards and Bedrock’s own history in the bucolic tasting room that recently took over the old General Joseph Hooker house. Cottrell joined us midway in the tasting and, if we had time, we would have had the honor to visit the Bedrock Vineyard itself with him, located near Moon Mountain by Hamel Winery. Still, we took plenty of time to discuss all kinds of winemaking terminology and all sorts of New York stuff since Chris and Meg both spent much of their lives there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Some 2017 vintage Bedrock wines sourced from vineyards all over Northern California\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134673\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some 2017 vintage Bedrock wines sourced from vineyards all over Northern California \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In addition to tasting a few excellent Bedrock blends and a Zinfandel that all showed the unique strengths of each vineyard, we tried the other project of Twain-Peterson and Cottrell, “Under the Wire,” a single-vineyard, single vintage specific sparkling wine concept à la grower champagne. The pair is at the forefront of this idea for California and it’s no doubt going to be a hot trend in the next few years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>4 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2011 Under the Wire Brosseau Vineyard sparkling wine, 2017 Esola Amador County Zinfandel, 2017 The Bedrock Heritage Wine, 2016 Hudson Syrah\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://scribewinery.com\">Scribe\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"http://hamelfamilywines.com\"> Hamel\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.kivelstadtcellars.com\">Kivelstadt\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"saintsbury\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Saintsbury LLC\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Saintsbury+LLC/@38.2501452,-122.3255536,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1a75096ebf61f66f!8m2!3d38.2501452!4d-122.3255536\">1500 Los Carneros Ave.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Napa, CA 94559\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134674\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"A perfectly framed view of Saintsbury’s vineyards in Carneros\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134674\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A perfectly framed view of Saintsbury’s vineyards in Carneros \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma-Napa drive reminds visitors how close the Sonoma and Napa valleys are when you’re at the southern tip of both, also known as the Carneros region. This is flat, Bay-influenced winds territory, so you’re very much in the land of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. On cue, stop 2 of the day was at \u003ca href=\"http://www.saintsbury.com/\">Saintsbury\u003c/a>, one of the few Carneros producers, though a significant part of their fruit is sourced from other regions like Russian River Valley and Anderson Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery is a strong success story, from a 1981 first vintage by Dick Ward and David Graves who met in a home brewing class as graduate students at UC Davis, to a 20,000 case operation today that is one of the few producers of that size that is resolutely focused on single vineyard expressions. A tasting in the beautifully built, spacious winery (or on warm days on the patio overlooking miles of Carneros vines) is eye-opening in terms of side-by-side comparisons of the deep differences in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroir. Basically, this tasting was our Bootcamp trip in one sitting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Saintsbury’s hard-to-find Brown Ranch estate Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134675\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saintsbury’s hard-to-find Brown Ranch estate Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Two fun notes that we loved: each visitor gets a postcard that they can send for free from Saintsbury, and George Saintsbury was a late 19th and early 20th century literary critic who Ward and Graves read at UC Davis. Saintsbury’s writings were dry in their opinion, but one saying stuck with the pair to lean towards Pinot Noir: “If Claret is queen, Burgundy is king.” That is true in Carneros...but not a few miles up Highway 29, our next destination.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Pratt Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2009 estate Carneros Pinot Noir, 2015 Stanley Ranch Dijon Clone 115 Carneros Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.bouchaine.com/\">Bouchaine\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.matthiasson.com\">Matthiasson\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yrousseauwines.com/\">Y. Rousseau\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"http://www.longmeadowranch.com/eat-drink/restaurant\">Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmstead+at+Long+Meadow+Ranch/@38.5010527,-122.463001,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x5037d70c390f3f5!8m2!3d38.5010527!4d-122.463001\">\u003cem>738 Main St., St. Helena\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBuNyohF_I/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The back patio is hard to beat for atmosphere, but our St. Helena lunch destination underwhelmed with the signature ribs and Red Lobster-inspired cheddar biscuits presenting strangely muted flavors. That being said, the real highlight was Farmstead’s eggnog. Can’t beat that on the second day of December, right? Also, the brunch-only lamb hash is a must-order and was devoured instead of the ribs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.thecharteroak.com\">The Charter Oak\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://cooksthelena.com\">Cook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"larkmead\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Larkmead Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Larkmead+Vineyards/@38.5587193,-122.5245894,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x584d08b1fd7ac451!8m2!3d38.5587193!4d-122.5245894\">1100 Larkmead Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Calistoga, CA 94515\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views.jpg\" alt=\"The gorgeous Larkmead Vineyards estate towards the northern end of the Napa Valley in Calistoga\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134676\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gorgeous Larkmead Vineyards estate towards the northern end of the Napa Valley in Calistoga \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For history purposes, \u003ca href=\"http://www.larkmead.com\">Larkmead\u003c/a> deserves to be amongst the historic titans like Stag’s Leap, Charles Krug and Chateau Montelena for the Napa Valley. However, Larkmead has managed to avoid the gaudy/corporate nature that has crept into almost all of the “famous” Napa Valley wineries, focusing on the wine itself being made in Calistoga on Larkmead Lane, where the Silverado Trail and Highway 29 are so close together you can almost start seeing one from the other. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Winemaker Dan Petroski has the magic Cabernet Sauvignon touch and manages to find the perfect middle ground of Napa styles over his dozen harvests: strong flavors, mildly rugged textures, and superb balance of tannins and ripeness that keeps the wines from being too dominant on the palate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"Larkmead’s Deanna Basham explains vine grafting to John\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134680\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larkmead’s Deanna Basham explains vine grafting to John \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He’s a bit fortunate, though, since Larkmead’s 110-acre estate is some of the most notable land in Napa for its diverse soils that are usually found on the Napa hillsides, so the estate gets valley weather above ground and hillside character below ground. He’s working with some of the best terroir in one of the world’s definitive wine growing regions. Indeed, several of the wines prove that combination can translate with gusto to the finished product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Somehow, Petroski (a Brooklyn-born, former Manhattan publishing industry worker) still has time for his Italian centric personal label, Massican, that has its own cult following. You won’t get the chance to try that at Larkmead, but seek it out. Overall, Larkmead’s Cabernet Sauvignons (and Tocai Friulano), history (dating back to 1895), gorgeous pastel paintings by co-owner Kate Solari-Baker) and beautiful valley floor vistas will keep you plenty entertained. The staff is particularly enlightening here, as well, and our host Deanna Basham even took John out into the vineyard at twilight to fully explain how vine grafting works.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Lillie Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Solari Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottswoode.com\">Spottswoode\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.younginglewood.com/\">Young Inglewood\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.davisestates.com\">Davis Estates\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"alpha\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Alpha Omega Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Alpha+Omega+Winery/@38.4705541,-122.4289289,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x127b00c2be70c6fc!8m2!3d38.4705541!4d-122.4289289\">1155 Mee Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>St. Helena, CA 94574\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Two of the Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Stagecoach, are sources for Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134678\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two of the Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Stagecoach, are sources for Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First, let’s talk about \u003ca href=\"http://www.aowinery.com\">Alpha Omega\u003c/a> wines: they are grand, powerful and everything that everyone talks about in terms of “new Napa.” That means heavy oak, high alcohol and even higher prices. Some of the wines are more held in check, while others are explosive. Now, is it a bad thing to make these high octane, rich wines? Not necessarily. All the wines I sampled at Alpha Omega were either very good or absolutely excellent. Nobody should be penalized for fulfilling a vision and a style if they can pull it off in a delicious way, contrary to the many writers who try to bring down the new Napa style. Alpha Omega makes terrific wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, after enough give and take between the winery and our group to get Meg frustrated and just want to leave, we relented and bought a bottle over a membership despite our host’s multiple tries to get us to spend lots more money. There needs to be a balance of being a salesperson, but also knowing that some visitors simply are there to learn and have a good time, as I mentioned in the introduction. A lesson for wineries since, the attempts at a vigorous upsell certainly put a damper on our drive back to Napa after what was a fantastic day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Stagecoach Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Becstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 ERA Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.grgich.com\">Grgich Hills\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.kenzoestate.com\">Kenzo Estate\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.roundpond.com\">Round Pond\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"http://oenotri.com\">Oenotri\u003c/a>; 2013 \u003ca href=\"http://www.seaveyvineyard.com\">Seavey\u003c/a> “Coravina” Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Oenotri/@38.297317,-122.288834,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x5c8a199dd2540770!8m2!3d38.297317!4d-122.288834\">\u003ci>1425 1st St., Napa\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BrD50SLhPlS/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pizza and pasta are the strengths of this restaurant that pretty much put Downtown Napa dining on the map with the much-missed Ubuntu. Unfortunately, my last visit was, well, not the most impressive to put it lightly. So I decided to give the restaurant another chance (as all diners and writers should!), and really saw a sizable improvement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wine-wise, as a preview of our final day and since Meg would be Uber-ing home after Oenotri in advance of the work week after this and not get to try any more Napa wineries, we tried one of the important wineries off the Silverado Trail beyond Lake Hennessey in one of the more non-tourist visited areas of the valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ciccionapavalley.com\">Ciccio\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.miminashi.com\">Miminashi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.torcnapa.com\">Torc\u003c/a> (obviously little places called \u003ca href=\"http://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl\">The French Laundry\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.therestaurantatmeadowood.com\">The Restaurant at Meadowood\u003c/a> if money is no object)\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",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nOur brisk Sunday morning started with a rushed drive (two of us are not morning people!) from Santa Rosa to Sonoma through the Kenwood area, bypassing dozens of wineries en route to Sonoma Plaza.\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#bedrock\">Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#saintsbury\">Saintsbury LLC\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#lunch\">Lunch: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#larkmead\">Larkmead Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#alpha\">Alpha Omega Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena#dinner\">Dinner: Oenotri\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=1e-En_gM08O-wKwu-SAM0E9pQ0OvuvpSa&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1e-En_gM08O-wKwu-SAM0E9pQ0OvuvpSa&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=\"bedrock\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Bedrock+Wine+Co.+-+By+Appointment/@38.293239,-122.45621,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x78357e0a8973fec9!8m2!3d38.293239!4d-122.45621\">414 1st St. E\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sonoma, CA 95476\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134672\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris.jpg\" alt=\"Bedrock Wine Co. partner Chris Cottrell discusses wine and the world at-large in Bedrock’s Sonoma Square tasting room\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134672\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-Chris-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bedrock Wine Co. partner Chris Cottrell discusses wine and the world at-large in Bedrock’s Sonoma Square tasting room \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone following the past decade of California wine knows the \u003ca href=\"http://www.bedrockwineco.com\">“Bedrock”\u003c/a> name. The label by Morgan Twain-Peterson (son of Ravenswood legend Joel Peterson) and Chris Cottrell is a stalwart for both Zinfandel and being an ardent proponent for the state’s older vineyards filled with field of blends grape varieties most of us have never heard of. They’ve managed to be that rare winery that can satisfy the most picky of wine collector nerds, while having fantastic value wines that actually can be considered by many as weeknight wines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll learn all about those historic vineyards and Bedrock’s own history in the bucolic tasting room that recently took over the old General Joseph Hooker house. Cottrell joined us midway in the tasting and, if we had time, we would have had the honor to visit the Bedrock Vineyard itself with him, located near Moon Mountain by Hamel Winery. Still, we took plenty of time to discuss all kinds of winemaking terminology and all sorts of New York stuff since Chris and Meg both spent much of their lives there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Some 2017 vintage Bedrock wines sourced from vineyards all over Northern California\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134673\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Bedrock-winesjpg-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some 2017 vintage Bedrock wines sourced from vineyards all over Northern California \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In addition to tasting a few excellent Bedrock blends and a Zinfandel that all showed the unique strengths of each vineyard, we tried the other project of Twain-Peterson and Cottrell, “Under the Wire,” a single-vineyard, single vintage specific sparkling wine concept à la grower champagne. 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This is flat, Bay-influenced winds territory, so you’re very much in the land of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. On cue, stop 2 of the day was at \u003ca href=\"http://www.saintsbury.com/\">Saintsbury\u003c/a>, one of the few Carneros producers, though a significant part of their fruit is sourced from other regions like Russian River Valley and Anderson Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery is a strong success story, from a 1981 first vintage by Dick Ward and David Graves who met in a home brewing class as graduate students at UC Davis, to a 20,000 case operation today that is one of the few producers of that size that is resolutely focused on single vineyard expressions. A tasting in the beautifully built, spacious winery (or on warm days on the patio overlooking miles of Carneros vines) is eye-opening in terms of side-by-side comparisons of the deep differences in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroir. Basically, this tasting was our Bootcamp trip in one sitting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Saintsbury’s hard-to-find Brown Ranch estate Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134675\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Saintsbury-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saintsbury’s hard-to-find Brown Ranch estate Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Two fun notes that we loved: each visitor gets a postcard that they can send for free from Saintsbury, and George Saintsbury was a late 19th and early 20th century literary critic who Ward and Graves read at UC Davis. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The back patio is hard to beat for atmosphere, but our St. Helena lunch destination underwhelmed with the signature ribs and Red Lobster-inspired cheddar biscuits presenting strangely muted flavors. That being said, the real highlight was Farmstead’s eggnog. Can’t beat that on the second day of December, right? Also, the brunch-only lamb hash is a must-order and was devoured instead of the ribs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.thecharteroak.com\">The Charter Oak\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://cooksthelena.com\">Cook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"larkmead\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Larkmead Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Larkmead+Vineyards/@38.5587193,-122.5245894,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x584d08b1fd7ac451!8m2!3d38.5587193!4d-122.5245894\">1100 Larkmead Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Calistoga, CA 94515\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views.jpg\" alt=\"The gorgeous Larkmead Vineyards estate towards the northern end of the Napa Valley in Calistoga\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134676\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-views-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gorgeous Larkmead Vineyards estate towards the northern end of the Napa Valley in Calistoga \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For history purposes, \u003ca href=\"http://www.larkmead.com\">Larkmead\u003c/a> deserves to be amongst the historic titans like Stag’s Leap, Charles Krug and Chateau Montelena for the Napa Valley. However, Larkmead has managed to avoid the gaudy/corporate nature that has crept into almost all of the “famous” Napa Valley wineries, focusing on the wine itself being made in Calistoga on Larkmead Lane, where the Silverado Trail and Highway 29 are so close together you can almost start seeing one from the other. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Winemaker Dan Petroski has the magic Cabernet Sauvignon touch and manages to find the perfect middle ground of Napa styles over his dozen harvests: strong flavors, mildly rugged textures, and superb balance of tannins and ripeness that keeps the wines from being too dominant on the palate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"Larkmead’s Deanna Basham explains vine grafting to John\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134680\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Larkmead-John-vineyards-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larkmead’s Deanna Basham explains vine grafting to John \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He’s a bit fortunate, though, since Larkmead’s 110-acre estate is some of the most notable land in Napa for its diverse soils that are usually found on the Napa hillsides, so the estate gets valley weather above ground and hillside character below ground. He’s working with some of the best terroir in one of the world’s definitive wine growing regions. Indeed, several of the wines prove that combination can translate with gusto to the finished product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Somehow, Petroski (a Brooklyn-born, former Manhattan publishing industry worker) still has time for his Italian centric personal label, Massican, that has its own cult following. You won’t get the chance to try that at Larkmead, but seek it out. Overall, Larkmead’s Cabernet Sauvignons (and Tocai Friulano), history (dating back to 1895), gorgeous pastel paintings by co-owner Kate Solari-Baker) and beautiful valley floor vistas will keep you plenty entertained. The staff is particularly enlightening here, as well, and our host Deanna Basham even took John out into the vineyard at twilight to fully explain how vine grafting works.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Lillie Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Solari Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottswoode.com\">Spottswoode\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.younginglewood.com/\">Young Inglewood\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.davisestates.com\">Davis Estates\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"alpha\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Alpha Omega Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Alpha+Omega+Winery/@38.4705541,-122.4289289,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x127b00c2be70c6fc!8m2!3d38.4705541!4d-122.4289289\">1155 Mee Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>St. Helena, CA 94574\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Two of the Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Stagecoach, are sources for Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134678\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Alpha-Omega-wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two of the Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Stagecoach, are sources for Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First, let’s talk about \u003ca href=\"http://www.aowinery.com\">Alpha Omega\u003c/a> wines: they are grand, powerful and everything that everyone talks about in terms of “new Napa.” That means heavy oak, high alcohol and even higher prices. Some of the wines are more held in check, while others are explosive. Now, is it a bad thing to make these high octane, rich wines? Not necessarily. All the wines I sampled at Alpha Omega were either very good or absolutely excellent. Nobody should be penalized for fulfilling a vision and a style if they can pull it off in a delicious way, contrary to the many writers who try to bring down the new Napa style. Alpha Omega makes terrific wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, after enough give and take between the winery and our group to get Meg frustrated and just want to leave, we relented and bought a bottle over a membership despite our host’s multiple tries to get us to spend lots more money. There needs to be a balance of being a salesperson, but also knowing that some visitors simply are there to learn and have a good time, as I mentioned in the introduction. A lesson for wineries since, the attempts at a vigorous upsell certainly put a damper on our drive back to Napa after what was a fantastic day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Stagecoach Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Becstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 ERA Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.grgich.com\">Grgich Hills\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.kenzoestate.com\">Kenzo Estate\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.roundpond.com\">Round Pond\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"http://oenotri.com\">Oenotri\u003c/a>; 2013 \u003ca href=\"http://www.seaveyvineyard.com\">Seavey\u003c/a> “Coravina” Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Oenotri/@38.297317,-122.288834,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x5c8a199dd2540770!8m2!3d38.297317!4d-122.288834\">\u003ci>1425 1st St., Napa\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"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",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\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>\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>",
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"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>",
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"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",
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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>",
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"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>",
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"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>",
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"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. 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"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>",
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"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>",
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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nJust a few minutes before our scheduled 9:15 AM departure, I already had my doubts about the trip. Overnight and early morning rain led to a messy morning commute, as you’d expect from California drivers. That meant John’s short Uber trip from the Marriott Marquis to my Mission Bay apartment went at the speed of a wheelbarrow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He finally made it and then we rushed across the Bay Bridge and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, eventually making it to an isolated corner of Sebastopol only about 8 minutes off schedule.\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/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#cobbs\">Cobb Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#fort-ross\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lunch\">Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#macrostie\">MacRostie Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#limerick\">Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lioco\">LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#dinner\">Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1T6WZi3kFRi9VFt4KB8BzbEtLLXFOU9oK&w=640&h=480]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"cobbs\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cobb Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/HFQ8EvYmvdWoeYZP7\">18100 Fitzpatrick Ln\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Occidental, CA 95465\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134436\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our meeting with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cobbwines.com\">Cobb Wines’\u003c/a> Jim Kuhner (who previously worked with Verve Wines in New York, which now has a wonderful Pacific Heights shop) was a different setting than the one I met Ross Cobb at a few years ago. That one was at Cobb’s home estate, even further off the beaten path at the Coastlands Vineyard in the “metro Occidental” region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here, we were at the Emmaline Ann Vineyard on the outskirts of the “metro Sebastopol” area tasting world-class Pinot Noir in the living room of a slightly suburban vineyard house that often is rented out on AirBnb and our car was parked under a rusted out basketball hoop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yea...not your typical wine tourism spot. However, it’s exactly the setting you want for kicking off a wine trip: a non-cliché tasting room with vines everywhere with leaves evoking New England bright orange-yellow foliage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134437\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134437\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg\" alt=\"A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Ross Cobb makes wine for other wineries (Reeve, Anaba, Claypool Cellars), he is without question one of the true Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir whisperers with this deeply personal label he started with his father. Don’t forget the Cobb Chardonnay either, a bright, citrus-tinged, lean, well-rounded 2016 from the Mariani Vineyard near Tomales Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Emmaline Anne Pinot Noir, 2015 Coastlands Diane’s Block Pinot Noir, 2016 Coastlands Old Firs Block Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.faillawines.com\">Failla\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://redcarwine.com\">Red Car\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://lynmarestate.com\">Lynmar Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"fort-ross\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Ross+Vineyard+Tasting+Room/@38.5112553,-123.1945508,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4471e2f6a1c4bc3f?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLy8WxnNbjAhXCyVQKHQaWCMQQ_BIwDXoECAoQCA\">15725 Meyers Grade Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jenner, CA 95450\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134438\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134438\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all kinds of twists and turns on River Road and Highway 1, and watching the Pacific waves crash in a pre-storm surge, we made it to what is considered the most isolated, consistently open tasting room in Sonoma County. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fortrossvineyard.com\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>’s owners, the Schwartz Family, were told by many “experts” that grapes wouldn’t grow here in cow pasture/heavy fog country, but they didn’t listen—and were correct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I didn’t swoon over any of the Pinot Noirs, nor did John, which surprised us since we found a Fort Ross Pinot Noir in Buffalo, NY while planning this trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, we truly appreciated the unique cold weather harshness that’s noticeable in the current Pinot Noirs being poured, and loved how the Schwartz family honors their South African heritage with Pinotage bottlings, a total rarity in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the wine wasn’t of standout caliber, the living room space (with fireplace) and gorgeous outdoor deck with a slight Pacific view is as lovely as a wine tasting atmosphere gets. This is also the only tasting room in the now 7-years old Fort Ross-Seaview AVA which runs north on the coast towards Sea Ranch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay, 2012 Top of Road Pinot Noir, 2015 Stagecoach Road Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ironhorsevineyards.com\">Iron Horse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://bacigalupivineyards.com\">Bacigalupi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.duttonestate.com\">Dutton Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Gold+Coast+Coffee+%26+Bakery/@38.4528787,-123.0530545,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf5a8ac31bbdba7ef!8m2!3d38.4528787!4d-123.0530545\">\u003ci>23577 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwR1b-hHNJ/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you’re in the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast and on a tight schedule, sit-down dining is not possible. Many peers had told me about the baked goods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.duncansmills.net/gccpage.html\">Gold Coast\u003c/a> in the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it quirky town of Duncans Mills on River Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What they didn’t tell me was that there are no sandwiches, even though it’s a bakery, and the homemade pizza can’t be warmed up. So, cold pizza, scones and coffee it was for a quirky lunch in a quirky place. However, this was the finest cold pizza I’ve ever had if that counts for something.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.coastkitchensonoma.com\">Coast Kitchen\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.capefearcafe.net/\">Cape Fear Café\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/cafeaquatica/\">Café Aquatica\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"macrostie\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>MacRostie Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/MacRostie+Winery+%26+Estate+House/@38.5544444,-122.8733333,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x171027d63deb98d2!8m2!3d38.5544444!4d-122.8733333\">4605 Westside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134439\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134439\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery.jpg\" alt=\"The magnificent MacRostie Winery & Vineyards estate in the Russian River Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magnificent MacRostie Winery & Vineyards estate in the Russian River Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since Fort Ross and lunch were, to be honest, slight letdowns, we needed to be perked back up. John knew \u003ca href=\"http://macrostiewinery.com\">MacRostie\u003c/a>’s Pinot Noirs from bottles he had enjoyed in the past and owned in his East Coast cellars. After getting the friendly welcome glass of Chardonnay outside (what I later learned is a gracious touch insisted on by the winery’s owner) the owner and legend himself, Steve MacRostie, surprised us and joined for the tasting.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_133932,bayareabites_133593' align='left' label='More Wine Stories']\u003cbr>\nBefore jumping into wine, MacRostie was a scientist by educational background and was drafted in 1969 by the military for non-combat in Italy (something he then discussed at length with John, who served the military in Vietnam). Post-Italy, MacRostie started making wine in 1974 because he disliked all of the tumult in society and wanted to go a more unconventional career route. He focused on relatively unknown Sonoma County vineyards while Bordeaux varieties in the Napa Valley were the trendy things to do for young winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>MacRostie Winery and Vineyards then opened in 1987 and the lavish current Doug Thornley-designed winery and tasting building on the estate Thale’s Vineyard opened in 2015. This was our only Russian River Valley Chardonnay/Pinot Noir stop and MacRostie’s wines hail from the estate and nearby area, plus several from the Carneros/Petaluma Gap area (he has a vineyard on Wildcat Mountain Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to Christmas on Lake Erie when John and I decided to do a MacRostie side by side since he still had an old 2008 MacRostie Pinot Noir in his cellar. The verdict? Exactly what you would expect. It was a tie between the subtle 2008 (better on its own) and the charming, dense 2015 (better with food).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay, 2016 Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir, 2016 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.stubbsvineyard.com\">Stubbs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://acornwinery.com\">Acorn\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.garyfarrellwinery.com\">Gary Farrell\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"limerick\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Limerick+Lane+Cellars/@38.5882656,-122.8299633,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xae30c2db845f5fd8!8m2!3d38.5882656!4d-122.8299633\">1023 Limerick Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134440\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134440\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bilbro brothers are two of the most enjoyable winemakers for a journalist to talk with because they’re really fun storytellers and don’t go too overboard on wine geek terminology. Oh, and they also happen to make fantastic wine. That was the case as \u003ca href=\"http://www.limericklanewines.com\">Limerick Lane\u003c/a>’s Jake Bilbro (more on Sam Bilbro in Day 2) and his son Cruz and daughter Scout showed us around the tree trunk-like, gnarly vines that are predominantly Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, with some dating back to the Limerick Lane Vineyard’s 1910 planting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no beating around the bush that these are big, deep wines of high (but not hot tasting) alcohol percentage. We also tried a Grenache that Cruz had made (with very little help from dad) for a fundraiser in New Orleans that fetched $325,000 at auction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m being totally honest: it was one of the most impressive wines of the day! As the fifth generation winemaker in the family, Cruz has huge potential. And, the wines his dad makes aren’t too shabby either…this is the mandatory winery for any visit to Healdsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 1023 blend, 2015 Hail Mary, 2015 Syrah\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://portercreekvineyards.com\">Porter Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.swanwinery.com\">Joseph Swan\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rameywine.com\">Ramey\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lioco\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/LIOCO+Wine+Tasting+Room/@38.6107012,-122.8691734,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf4df78b9bb4be7fa!8m2!3d38.6107012!4d-122.8691734\">125 Matheson St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134443\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134443\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"A map in Lioco’s Healdsburg tasting room showing the different vineyards the winery sources from across Northern California\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map in Lioco’s Healdsburg tasting room showing the different vineyards the winery sources from across Northern California \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After checking into our Healdsburg hotels, we had our aperitif at another winery — sort of. \u003ca href=\"http://www.liocowine.com\">LIOCO’s newly opened tasting room\u003c/a> is part of an exciting Downtown Healdsburg/Downtown Sonoma/Downtown Napa trend where the heart of the cities themselves are becoming tasting room destinations for smaller boutique producers instead of the customary glossy enterprises by bigger/corporate driven wineries that tended to be the downtowns’ norm. LIOCO was created in 2005 by wine salesman Matt Licklider (LI) and Spago Beverly Hills wine director Kevin O’Connor (OCO) in the alley behind the fabled restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Licklider and his wife Sara now run the winery, which makes the wines in Santa Rosa, but sources grapes from all over Northern California. This is a fantastic destination for an out-of-towner to get a deep education on wine geography, along with highly acidic, balanced wines of several wide-ranging grape varieties that show grace over power. Going from Limerick Lane to LIOCO might not be a big alphabetical change, but it’s a huge wine style change. The tasting room’s funky 60s and 70s soundtrack helps make this wine tasting experience one of the most approachable in the region, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Anderson Valley Chardonnay, 2015 “La Selva” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2016 “Sativa” Mendocino County Carignan\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.rymecellars.com\">Ryme\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://twoshepherds.com/\">Two Shepherds\u003c/a>/\u003ca href=\"http://www.unturnedstonewine.com\">Unturned Stone\u003c/a> shared space in Windsor, \u003ca href=\"http://outlandwines.com\">Outland Wines\u003c/a> in Napa with Forlorn Hope, Farella and POE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Dry+Creek+Kitchen/@38.6107947,-122.8708166,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x6e4aae53c18d896f!8m2!3d38.6107947!4d-122.8708166\">317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\nPaired with \u003ca href=\"http://www.martinelliwinery.com/\">Martinelli\u003c/a> 2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqz-JCphV8O/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Charlie Palmer’s \u003ca href=\"http://drycreekkitchen.com\">flagship restaurant\u003c/a> put Healdsburg fine dining on the map (with the now closed Cyrus) over a decade ago and it’s as strong as ever under executive chef Scott Romano. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nJust a few minutes before our scheduled 9:15 AM departure, I already had my doubts about the trip. Overnight and early morning rain led to a messy morning commute, as you’d expect from California drivers. That meant John’s short Uber trip from the Marriott Marquis to my Mission Bay apartment went at the speed of a wheelbarrow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He finally made it and then we rushed across the Bay Bridge and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, eventually making it to an isolated corner of Sebastopol only about 8 minutes off schedule.\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/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#cobbs\">Cobb Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#fort-ross\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lunch\">Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#macrostie\">MacRostie Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#limerick\">Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lioco\">LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#dinner\">Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\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=1T6WZi3kFRi9VFt4KB8BzbEtLLXFOU9oK&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1T6WZi3kFRi9VFt4KB8BzbEtLLXFOU9oK&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"cobbs\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cobb Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/HFQ8EvYmvdWoeYZP7\">18100 Fitzpatrick Ln\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Occidental, CA 95465\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134436\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our meeting with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cobbwines.com\">Cobb Wines’\u003c/a> Jim Kuhner (who previously worked with Verve Wines in New York, which now has a wonderful Pacific Heights shop) was a different setting than the one I met Ross Cobb at a few years ago. That one was at Cobb’s home estate, even further off the beaten path at the Coastlands Vineyard in the “metro Occidental” region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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However, it’s exactly the setting you want for kicking off a wine trip: a non-cliché tasting room with vines everywhere with leaves evoking New England bright orange-yellow foliage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134437\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134437\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg\" alt=\"A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Ross Cobb makes wine for other wineries (Reeve, Anaba, Claypool Cellars), he is without question one of the true Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir whisperers with this deeply personal label he started with his father. Don’t forget the Cobb Chardonnay either, a bright, citrus-tinged, lean, well-rounded 2016 from the Mariani Vineyard near Tomales Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Emmaline Anne Pinot Noir, 2015 Coastlands Diane’s Block Pinot Noir, 2016 Coastlands Old Firs Block Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.faillawines.com\">Failla\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://redcarwine.com\">Red Car\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://lynmarestate.com\">Lynmar Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"fort-ross\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Ross+Vineyard+Tasting+Room/@38.5112553,-123.1945508,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4471e2f6a1c4bc3f?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLy8WxnNbjAhXCyVQKHQaWCMQQ_BIwDXoECAoQCA\">15725 Meyers Grade Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jenner, CA 95450\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134438\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134438\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all kinds of twists and turns on River Road and Highway 1, and watching the Pacific waves crash in a pre-storm surge, we made it to what is considered the most isolated, consistently open tasting room in Sonoma County. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fortrossvineyard.com\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>’s owners, the Schwartz Family, were told by many “experts” that grapes wouldn’t grow here in cow pasture/heavy fog country, but they didn’t listen—and were correct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I didn’t swoon over any of the Pinot Noirs, nor did John, which surprised us since we found a Fort Ross Pinot Noir in Buffalo, NY while planning this trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, we truly appreciated the unique cold weather harshness that’s noticeable in the current Pinot Noirs being poured, and loved how the Schwartz family honors their South African heritage with Pinotage bottlings, a total rarity in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the wine wasn’t of standout caliber, the living room space (with fireplace) and gorgeous outdoor deck with a slight Pacific view is as lovely as a wine tasting atmosphere gets. This is also the only tasting room in the now 7-years old Fort Ross-Seaview AVA which runs north on the coast towards Sea Ranch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay, 2012 Top of Road Pinot Noir, 2015 Stagecoach Road Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ironhorsevineyards.com\">Iron Horse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://bacigalupivineyards.com\">Bacigalupi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.duttonestate.com\">Dutton Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Gold+Coast+Coffee+%26+Bakery/@38.4528787,-123.0530545,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf5a8ac31bbdba7ef!8m2!3d38.4528787!4d-123.0530545\">\u003ci>23577 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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This was our only Russian River Valley Chardonnay/Pinot Noir stop and MacRostie’s wines hail from the estate and nearby area, plus several from the Carneros/Petaluma Gap area (he has a vineyard on Wildcat Mountain Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to Christmas on Lake Erie when John and I decided to do a MacRostie side by side since he still had an old 2008 MacRostie Pinot Noir in his cellar. The verdict? Exactly what you would expect. It was a tie between the subtle 2008 (better on its own) and the charming, dense 2015 (better with food).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay, 2016 Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir, 2016 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.stubbsvineyard.com\">Stubbs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://acornwinery.com\">Acorn\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.garyfarrellwinery.com\">Gary Farrell\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"limerick\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Limerick+Lane+Cellars/@38.5882656,-122.8299633,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xae30c2db845f5fd8!8m2!3d38.5882656!4d-122.8299633\">1023 Limerick Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134440\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134440\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bilbro brothers are two of the most enjoyable winemakers for a journalist to talk with because they’re really fun storytellers and don’t go too overboard on wine geek terminology. 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LIOCO was created in 2005 by wine salesman Matt Licklider (LI) and Spago Beverly Hills wine director Kevin O’Connor (OCO) in the alley behind the fabled restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Licklider and his wife Sara now run the winery, which makes the wines in Santa Rosa, but sources grapes from all over Northern California. This is a fantastic destination for an out-of-towner to get a deep education on wine geography, along with highly acidic, balanced wines of several wide-ranging grape varieties that show grace over power. Going from Limerick Lane to LIOCO might not be a big alphabetical change, but it’s a huge wine style change. 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I don’t remember exactly where or when, but at some point during the summer of 2018, I gave an idea to my girlfriend Meg’s stepdad John that instead of explaining for seemingly the 500th time in my life to a non-Bay Area resident that Sonoma and Napa are not the same place, why not come west and I’ll show you firsthand how complex the many Northern California wine regions really are?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I figured it would be laughed off but John was dead serious in agreeing to my not necessarily serious idea. Quickly, it became serious. I design the trip. He books his flight. I recommend hotels. I’ll arrange the wineries and do the driving, plus connecting all the complex dots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to the week after Thanksgiving and away we go on NorCal Wine Bootcamp, partly a nod to John’s past military experience and partly because this was going to test how much these wine lovers really \u003ci>loved\u003c/i> wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The initial idea was for seven regions in seven days. However, there were all kinds of technicalities which made that not realistic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my prior role as Zagat’s Bay Area editor, I had the rare task in food & drink journalism of having to know pretty much everything about everything in the Bay Area — burritos, coffee, croissants, Manresa, trattorias, cider, dumplings, Ethiopian cuisine spots, on and on. There was no single niche. Part of the job also involved trying to answer the question of what the “best” wineries were to visit in Sonoma and Napa counties, so I tried to meet with as many wineries as possible, which is a very different field of study than checking out restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, first, a few handy lessons from the road I’ll pass along if you ever think of doing something intense (and slightly crazy) like this:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Start planning the itinerary with 3-4 winery and/or restaurant “tentpoles” to determine where to be and when. Everything pivots from those vital wineries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You will run late. It’s a fact. Just try and make it not an issue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Visit 3-4 wineries per day.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Go for a variety of winery styles: the beautiful fancy estate, the family-run rustic spot, the chic millennial favorite, the bare bones wine geek.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Go for a variety of visit styles. 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With the sheer amount of wine tasted, it would be a 500-page book if I added my notes on every wine tasted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cheers, and enjoy!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=13qbZxuEIVJ-qBu_Tef9IZZMGiKmMzQwC&w=640&h=480]\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg\">Day 1: From San Francisco to Healdsburg\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\">Day 2: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (and back)!\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville\">Day 3: From Healdsburg to Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol\">Day 4: From Boonville to Sebastopol\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena\">Day 5: From Sebastopol to St. Helena\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco\">Day 6: From St. Helena to San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>[aside tag='dogs' num='2' label='More on Dogs']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, Bay Curious asked, \"\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11669269/are-there-really-more-dogs-than-children-in-s-f\">Are There Really More Dogs Than Children in S.F.?\u003c/a>\" The answer was yes!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite that, it seemed to me and some of my colleagues that there weren't as many dog-friendly businesses in San Francisco as we thought. So we went to you, the KQED community, to find out where we could eat and drink around the Bay Area without any problems with our dogs in tow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.instagram.com/p/BzqyXSJB5RL/\">We asked you\u003c/a> to share your favorite dog-friendly bars/restaurants and, after double-checking the recommendations, we compiled a list below that gets four paws up (I consulted with my dog). 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>On Mutt Lynch Winery’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.muttlynchwinery.com/\">website\u003c/a>, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat called it “a dog-gone paradise for canines and those who love them.” And, if you love dogs, this place will definitely cater to that interest! While you enjoy the wine, your dogs can enjoy house-made biscuits, maybe even a dog treat flight on an adorable dog-shaped cheeseboard (can you tell they love dogs).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also regularly hold Yappy Hours where your canine companion can join you in the tasting room for happy hours dedicated to raising funds for local, national and international animal rescue organizations!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drake’s Dealership\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Drake’s Dealership in Oakland has 32 beers on tap and freshly made wood-fired pizzas. But the best part? It has an open-air beer garden where you can hang out with your dogs (as long as they are leashed). If it gets chilly at night, there are fire pits and heating lamps to keep you and your pup warm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you love the idea of drinking beer and hanging out with dogs but aren’t too sure about making the trip, just take a peek at their Instagram hashtag \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dogsofdrakes/\">#dogsofdrake\u003c/a>. Drake's also has enough space if you want to go with a group. And if it's a group of humans or a group of dogs, we'll leave that up to you!\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cultivarsf.com/\">Cultivar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/eats-san-francisco\">Eats\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.allgoodpizza.com/\">All Good Pizza\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19800/check-please-bay-area-reviews-all-good-pizza-kendejah-restaurant-siam-bay-authentic-thai-cuisine\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.zaziesf.com/\">Zazie\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or6Gy1MXETs\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rampsf.com/\">The Ramp\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.somastreatfoodpark.com/\">SOMA Streat Food Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.southernpacificbrewing.com/\">Southern Pacific Brewery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.anchorbrewing.com/publictaps\">Anchor Public Taps\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.barebottle.com/\">Barebottle Brewing Company\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.juniorbarsf.com/\">Junior’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com/\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brasstackssf.com/\">Brass Tacks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aninasf.com/\">Anina\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sessionssf.com/\">Sessions in Presidio\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/17290/check-please-bay-area-reviews-sessions-at-the-presidio-doppio-zero-pizzeria-napoletana-and-waterbar\">Watch the Check, Please! 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Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.parkchalet.com/\">Park Chalet\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theeparkside.com/\">Thee Parkside\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.devilsteethbakingcompany.com/\">Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mezzo-berkeley.com/\">Mezzo\u003c/a> (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fobkitchen.com/\">FOB Kitchen\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mersea.restaurant/\">Mersea\u003c/a> (Treasure Island)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://drinkdrakes.com/dealership/\">Drake’s Dealership\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://elismilehigh.com/\">Eli's Mile High Club\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mikehessbrewing.com/\">Mike Hess Brewing Co\u003c/a> (Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.calicraft.com/\">Calicraft Brewing Co\u003c/a> (Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.saucedbbqandspirits.com/\">Sauced BBQ\u003c/a> (Livermore + Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.prizefighterbar.com/\">Prizefighter\u003c/a> (Emeryville)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.arthurmacs.com/\">Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://telegraphoakland.com/\">Telegraph Beer Garden\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/\">Ghost Town Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://theforgepizza.com/\">Forge\u003c/a> (Oakland + Napa + Danville)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.picanteberkeley.com/\">Picante\u003c/a> (Berkeley) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k67ErJFdZ3Q\">Watch the Check, Please! 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"content": "\u003cp>[aside tag='pride' label='More on Pride Around KQED']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's that time of year again: Pride month! Chefs and restaurant owners all over the Bay are celebrating the month through food and drink, so this is an update to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128908/5-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-with-food-and-drink\">last year's list\u003c/a> to help you find the perfect bite or cocktail (while also supporting the local community in some way in the process). As you'd expect, rainbows make a strong showing among the available items, but there are a few spots doing some other specials with cultural or historical meanings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Traveling soon and want to support queer establishments no matter where you are? \u003ca href=\"http://www.jarrymag.com/\">Jarry Mag\u003c/a> recently released \"\u003ca href=\"https://www.eatqueer.com/\">a community-driven directory of queer food & drink establishments\u003c/a>\" called \u003ci>Eat Queer\u003c/i>! Best of all, it's free and always open for submissions. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Humphry Slocombe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Humphry+Slocombe/@37.7528202,-122.414347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580668cc92aa9:0x357a2b27e252227!8m2!3d37.752816!4d-122.4121583\">2790a Harrison St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128930\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"The Whos Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Who's Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All month long, ice cream lovers can expect fun flavors to celebrate Pride Month at \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>! Grab a Who’s Your Daddy sundae (made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce), a Make it Gay Sundae (two scoops of Tahitian Vanilla topped with pink fluff and Fruit Loops) or the Harvey Milk and Honey Graham that is available year-round (raw blackberry honey ice cream with house-made graham crackers).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133559\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor.jpg\" alt=\"The Juanita MORE! ice cream flavor features blackberry, ginger and whiskey.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Juanita MORE! ice cream flavor features blackberry, ginger and whiskey. \u003ccite>(Cole Church)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You could also get a scoop of either of their two tasty collaborations that launched this year: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/132870/can-you-believe-humphry-slocombe-x-queer-eye-collaboration-now-available\">Queer Eye Cookies & Graham\u003c/a> (olive oil ice cream with chocolate cookies and graham crackers) and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/133544/drag-legend-juanita-more-now-has-her-own-humphry-slocombe-ice-cream\">Juanita MORE!\u003c/a> (blackberry ice cream with ginger and whiskey, inspired by the iconic SF-based drag queen, Juanita MORE!). You can also get the Queer Eye flavor in a sundae form with the Queer Eye S’mores: one scoop Cookies & Graham topped with hot fudge and torched fluff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In all five Humphry Slocombe scoop shops, $1 from the sales of the Juanita MORE! flavor will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.glbthistory.org/\">GLBT Historical Society\u003c/a>. For friends not in the Bay: $5 from the sales of the Humphry Slocombe Pride Pack on Goldbelly nationwide will go to the Los Angeles based \u003ca href=\"https://aidsmonument.org/\">STORIES: The AIDS Monument\u003c/a> ($3 will go to them from local LA delivery sales of any pint ordered through Caviar).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bi-Rite\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/k5otqUZ7ggXN7ERR7\">3639 18th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/qU5Zpbi8dkFX8kL49\">550 Divisadero St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/empJnZF1h3bZcLAWA\">3692 18th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/ByabSQllprM/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're going to be out and about during the weekend to watch the parade, drop by Bi-Rite! 5% of sales from both Markets and Bi-Rite Creamery over Pride weekend will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/\">Project Homeless Connect\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcenter.org/\">SF LGBT Center\u003c/a>, and the \u003ca href=\"http://theqfoundation.org/\">Q Foundation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ferry Building\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/DL5MGbPPa2XE9eYA6\">1 The Embarcadero\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134009\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA.jpeg\" alt=\"Beertender Mike Almason with Almanac Beer Co's LOVE Hazy IPA.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA.jpeg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA-160x213.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA-1020x1360.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA-900x1200.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beertender Mike Almason with Almanac Beer Co's LOVE Hazy IPA. \u003ccite>(Almanac Beer Co.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Humphry Slocombe's Ferry Building location will celebrate Pride like its other shops with the Make It Gay sundae, but you can hop around the building to get specials from a variety of shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.miette.com/\">Miette\u003c/a> has a variety of rainbow treats available the whole month, \u003ca href=\"http://www.biscuitbender.com/\">Biscuit Bender\u003c/a> has created a special English biscuit called the \"Gay Cookie\" that will actually be available until the end of July for just $1 and \u003ca href=\"https://almanacbeer.com/\">Almanac Beer Co.\u003c/a> released a special-edition LOVE Hazy IPA for sale at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>15% of sales from the beer go to support the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/\">Oakland LGBTQ Community Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Melt\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PP9PLZnTWsiNEDvv5\">925 Market St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-129010\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California.jpg\" alt=\"The Melt will donate a dollar per Magic Melt sold during Pride Month to Equality California.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Melt will donate a dollar per Magic Melt sold during Pride Month to Equality California. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \"Magic Melt\", a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with a delectable blend of cheddar, fontina, and muenster cheeses that have been transformed into a very ooey-gooey rainbow, is available again this year. For every Magic Melt sandwich that \u003ca href=\"https://www.themelt.com/\">The Melt\u003c/a> sells, $1 will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eqca.org/\">Equality California\u003c/a>, an activism and advocacy group that fights for more LGBTQ rights and visibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Magic Melt will be available all of Pride month.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/mVXNvWXRPqeffhk49\">1 Yerba Buena Ln\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BynafrXhjA8/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Sunday, June 30th from 10am-3pm, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/a> is hosting their annual Pride Parade Brunch and Viewing Party. To celebrate, grab their special rainbow cocktail—all proceeds will go to \u003ca href=\"https://sf.aidswalk.net/\">AIDS Walk SF\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>For more Pride specials around the Bay, see what we've gathered below (and let us know if someone near you has created something noteworthy to eat or drink for Pride):\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>One Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: One Market is offering a Pride milkshake called the Harvey Milkshake, and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.reaf-sf.org/\">Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>Kahnfections\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Pride-themed macarons are once again available in boozy and non-boozy varieties. The boozy flavors include Strawberry Daiquiri, Bellini, Pina Colada, Midori Sour, Blue Moon Cocktail and Purple Haze. Virgin flavors include strawberry, peach, citrus, pistachio, earl grey, and cassis.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://finntownsf.com/\">Finn Town Tavern\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> This year, Finn Town Tavern will be hosting Pride Week Events from Tuesday, June 25th-Sunday, 30th featuring celebratory new cocktails. Throughout the week, you can order the “rather naughty ‘Down Low’ cocktail,” the “Over the Rainbow” cocktail and more.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/3rdculturebakery/\">Third Culture Bakery\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> All proceeds of waffle sales this month will be donated to LGBTQ+ nonprofits in the Bay Area. For June, their waffle special is a Triple Strawberry Mochi Waffle topped with house-made Chantilly whipped cream.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cookshoppesf.com/\">Cook Shoppe\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> Their giant Slice of Pride cake is available all month long and they are donating $3 from every slice to the SF LGBT Center.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> Available during Pride weekend, their Very Berry donut is filled with blueberries and strawberries, and it's all topped off with a champagne glaze and rainbow confetti.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chouxsf.com/\">CHOUX\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> In honor of Pride month, CHOUX created a colorful rainbow box of French cream puffs—even a Fruity Pebbles puff makes an appearance.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's that time of year again: Pride month! Chefs and restaurant owners all over the Bay are celebrating the month through food and drink, so this is an update to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128908/5-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-with-food-and-drink\">last year's list\u003c/a> to help you find the perfect bite or cocktail (while also supporting the local community in some way in the process). As you'd expect, rainbows make a strong showing among the available items, but there are a few spots doing some other specials with cultural or historical meanings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Traveling soon and want to support queer establishments no matter where you are? \u003ca href=\"http://www.jarrymag.com/\">Jarry Mag\u003c/a> recently released \"\u003ca href=\"https://www.eatqueer.com/\">a community-driven directory of queer food & drink establishments\u003c/a>\" called \u003ci>Eat Queer\u003c/i>! Best of all, it's free and always open for submissions. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Humphry Slocombe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Humphry+Slocombe/@37.7528202,-122.414347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580668cc92aa9:0x357a2b27e252227!8m2!3d37.752816!4d-122.4121583\">2790a Harrison St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128930\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"The Whos Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Who's Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All month long, ice cream lovers can expect fun flavors to celebrate Pride Month at \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>! Grab a Who’s Your Daddy sundae (made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce), a Make it Gay Sundae (two scoops of Tahitian Vanilla topped with pink fluff and Fruit Loops) or the Harvey Milk and Honey Graham that is available year-round (raw blackberry honey ice cream with house-made graham crackers).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133559\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor.jpg\" alt=\"The Juanita MORE! ice cream flavor features blackberry, ginger and whiskey.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/juanita-more-ice-cream-flavor-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Juanita MORE! ice cream flavor features blackberry, ginger and whiskey. \u003ccite>(Cole Church)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You could also get a scoop of either of their two tasty collaborations that launched this year: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/132870/can-you-believe-humphry-slocombe-x-queer-eye-collaboration-now-available\">Queer Eye Cookies & Graham\u003c/a> (olive oil ice cream with chocolate cookies and graham crackers) and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/133544/drag-legend-juanita-more-now-has-her-own-humphry-slocombe-ice-cream\">Juanita MORE!\u003c/a> (blackberry ice cream with ginger and whiskey, inspired by the iconic SF-based drag queen, Juanita MORE!). You can also get the Queer Eye flavor in a sundae form with the Queer Eye S’mores: one scoop Cookies & Graham topped with hot fudge and torched fluff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>If you're going to be out and about during the weekend to watch the parade, drop by Bi-Rite! 5% of sales from both Markets and Bi-Rite Creamery over Pride weekend will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/\">Project Homeless Connect\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcenter.org/\">SF LGBT Center\u003c/a>, and the \u003ca href=\"http://theqfoundation.org/\">Q Foundation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ferry Building\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/DL5MGbPPa2XE9eYA6\">1 The Embarcadero\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134009\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/FARMERS_MARKET_PRIDE_LOVE_IPA.jpeg\" alt=\"Beertender Mike Almason with Almanac Beer Co's LOVE Hazy IPA.\" width=\"1920\" 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to get specials from a variety of shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.miette.com/\">Miette\u003c/a> has a variety of rainbow treats available the whole month, \u003ca href=\"http://www.biscuitbender.com/\">Biscuit Bender\u003c/a> has created a special English biscuit called the \"Gay Cookie\" that will actually be available until the end of July for just $1 and \u003ca href=\"https://almanacbeer.com/\">Almanac Beer Co.\u003c/a> released a special-edition LOVE Hazy IPA for sale at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>15% of sales from the beer go to support the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/\">Oakland LGBTQ Community Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Melt\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PP9PLZnTWsiNEDvv5\">925 Market St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-129010\" 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>On Sunday, June 30th from 10am-3pm, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/a> is hosting their annual Pride Parade Brunch and Viewing Party. To celebrate, grab their special rainbow cocktail—all proceeds will go to \u003ca href=\"https://sf.aidswalk.net/\">AIDS Walk SF\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>For more Pride specials around the Bay, see what we've gathered below (and let us know if someone near you has created something noteworthy to eat or drink for Pride):\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>One Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: One Market is offering a Pride milkshake called the Harvey Milkshake, and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.reaf-sf.org/\">Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>Kahnfections\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Pride-themed macarons are once again available in boozy and non-boozy varieties. The boozy flavors include Strawberry Daiquiri, Bellini, Pina Colada, Midori Sour, Blue Moon Cocktail and Purple Haze. Virgin flavors include strawberry, peach, citrus, pistachio, earl grey, and cassis.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://finntownsf.com/\">Finn Town Tavern\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> This year, Finn Town Tavern will be hosting Pride Week Events from Tuesday, June 25th-Sunday, 30th featuring celebratory new cocktails. Throughout the week, you can order the “rather naughty ‘Down Low’ cocktail,” the “Over the Rainbow” cocktail and more.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/3rdculturebakery/\">Third Culture Bakery\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> All proceeds of waffle sales this month will be donated to LGBTQ+ nonprofits in the Bay Area. For June, their waffle special is a Triple Strawberry Mochi Waffle topped with house-made Chantilly whipped cream.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cookshoppesf.com/\">Cook Shoppe\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> Their giant Slice of Pride cake is available all month long and they are donating $3 from every slice to the SF LGBT Center.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> Available during Pride weekend, their Very Berry donut is filled with blueberries and strawberries, and it's all topped off with a champagne glaze and rainbow confetti.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chouxsf.com/\">CHOUX\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> In honor of Pride month, CHOUX created a colorful rainbow box of French cream puffs—even a Fruity Pebbles puff makes an appearance.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_133780' label='2019 Michelin Bib Gourmands']\u003cbr>\nTime to make a new list of Michelin-starred restaurants to visit in 2019! Today, the Michelin Guide California \u003ca href=\"https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-california-2019-results\">announced\u003c/a> that 90 California restaurants (out of their 657 Michelin-recommended restaurants) have been awarded Michelin stars. For anyone new to the system, one star means “high-quality cooking, worth a stop,” two stars equals “excellent cooking, worth a detour” and the highly coveted three stars means a restaurant has “exceptional cuisine and is worth a special journey.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Out of those 90 stars in California, the Bay Area made a strong stand again as we did on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/133780/71-bay-area-restaurants-make-the-cut-for-2019-michelin-guide-california-bib-gourmand-list\">the Michelin Bib Gourmand list\u003c/a>, taking 63 out of 90 spots. Sacramento got the star it had been waiting for with The Kitchen, but, surprisingly, Saison dropped from three stars to two stars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There weren't any new additions to the three-star category, so it mainly remains restaurants in San Francisco and wine country (sorry, Los Angeles). And congratulations to Dominique Crenn since she is now still the only female chef in America to helm a restaurant with three stars!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joining the two-star category, a big congratulations to Campton Place, the country’s only South Asian restaurant to hold the honor. In the one-star category, diners will not be surprised to see Sorrel and Angler on the list—the latter was listed amongst Esquire's Best Restaurants with Bar Crenn and Che Fico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scroll through for the full list of Bay Area stars, and, if they appeared on Check, Please! Bay Area, we made sure to include a link to the restaurant's review. Cheers!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Stars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Atelier Crenn // Cow Hollow, San Francisco \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/17813/check-please-bay-area-reviews-tosca-cafe-nicks-next-door-atelier-crenn\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBenu // Financial District, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThe French Laundry // Yountville\u003cbr>\nManresa // Los Gatos \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/51/manresa-reviews\">(Read the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nQuince // Financial District, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThe Restaurant at Meadowood // St. Helena\u003cbr>\nSingleThread // Healdsburg\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Two Stars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Acquerello // Nob Hill, San Francisco\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/1693/acquerello-reviews\"> (Read the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBaumé // Palo Alto\u003cbr>\nCalifornios // Mission, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nCampton Place // Union Square, San Francisco \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/16838/watch-check-please-bay-area-review-kingston-11-cuisine-31st-union-and-the-campton-place\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCoi // North Beach, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nCommis // North Oakland\u003cbr>\nLazy Bear // Mission, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSaison // South Beach, San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>One Star\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Al’s Place // Mission, San Francisco \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/20185/check-please-bay-area-reviews-the-butchers-son-sol-food-als-place\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAngler // Embarcadero, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nAster (closed) // Mission, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nAubergine // Carmel-By-The-Sea\u003cbr>\nBar Crenn // Cow Hollow, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nBirdsong // SoMa, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nBouchon // Yountville\u003cbr>\nChez TJ // Mountain View\u003cbr>\nCommonwealth // Mission, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nFarmhouse Inn & Restaurant // Forestville\u003cbr>\nGary Danko // Russian Hill, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nHarbor House // Elk\u003cbr>\nHashiri // SoMa, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nIn Situ // SoMa, San Francisco\u003cbr>\njū-ni // NoPa, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nKeiko à Nob Hill // Nob Hill, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nKenzo // Napa\u003cbr>\nKinjo // Russian Hill, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nKin Khao // Union Square, San Francisco \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18170/check-please-bay-area-season-12-reviews-jannah-baghdad-by-the-bay-kin-khao-el-aguila-mexican-cuisine\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThe Kitchen // Sacramento\u003cbr>\nLa Toque // Napa\u003cbr>\nLe Comptoir // San Rafael\u003cbr>\nLord Stanley // Nob Hill, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nLuce // SoMa, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMadcap // San Anselmo \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/20122/check-please-bay-area-reviews-madcap-el-toreador-juanita-maude\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMadera // Menlo Park\u003cbr>\nMadrona Manor // Healdsburg\u003cbr>\nMaum // Palo Alto\u003cbr>\nMichael Mina // Financial District, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMister Jiu’s // Chinatown, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMourad // SoMa, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nNico // Financial District, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nOctavia // Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nOmakase // Mission Bay, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nPlumed Horse // Saratoga \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18039/check-please-bay-area-reviews-gold-mirror-italian-restaurant-the-plumed-horse-nido\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThe Progress // Western Addition\u003cbr>\nProtégé // Palo Alto\u003cbr>\nRasa // Burlingame\u003cbr>\nRich Table // Hayes Valley, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSons & Daughters // Nob Hill, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSorrel // Presidio Heights, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSPQR // Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/8611/spqr-restaurant-info\">(Watch the CPBA review)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSpruce // Presidio, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nState Bird Provisions // Western Addition, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSushi Yoshizumi // San Mateo\u003cbr>\nThe Village Pub // Woodside\u003cbr>\nWako // Inner Richmond, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nWakuriya // San Mateo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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For anyone new to the system, one star means “high-quality cooking, worth a stop,” two stars equals “excellent cooking, worth a detour” and the highly coveted three stars means a restaurant has “exceptional cuisine and is worth a special journey.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Out of those 90 stars in California, the Bay Area made a strong stand again as we did on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/133780/71-bay-area-restaurants-make-the-cut-for-2019-michelin-guide-california-bib-gourmand-list\">the Michelin Bib Gourmand list\u003c/a>, taking 63 out of 90 spots. Sacramento got the star it had been waiting for with The Kitchen, but, surprisingly, Saison dropped from three stars to two stars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There weren't any new additions to the three-star category, so it mainly remains restaurants in San Francisco and wine country (sorry, Los Angeles). And congratulations to Dominique Crenn since she is now still the only female chef in America to helm a restaurant with three stars!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joining the two-star category, a big congratulations to Campton Place, the country’s only South Asian restaurant to hold the honor. In the one-star category, diners will not be surprised to see Sorrel and Angler on the list—the latter was listed amongst Esquire's Best Restaurants with Bar Crenn and Che Fico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scroll through for the full list of Bay Area stars, and, if they appeared on Check, Please! Bay Area, we made sure to include a link to the restaurant's review. 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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_133371,arts_13848210' label='More BottleRock 2019']\u003cbr>\n\u003ci>by Jess Landers\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a Napa local, I’ve been attending the BottleRock music festival since its inception in 2013, which featured The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, and the Zac Brown Band as headliners. I’ve only missed one year—in 2017, I was on my honeymoon—and have mastered how to make the most of the festival weekend even as BottleRock continues to grow in popularity and size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From where you can find free nearby parking to why you should always pack extra toilet paper, here are some of my top tips and tricks for BottleRocking like a local.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pack like a Pro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133744\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133744\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"BottleRock attendee with JaM Cellars balloon and wine.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BottleRock attendee with Jam Cellars balloon and wine. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s important to note that BottleRock has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/info/\">new bag policy\u003c/a> this year, which bans backpacks. As for what you should put in your bag: \u003cb>a hat and sunscreen\u003c/b> (lotion, not spray; aerosol cans are banned) will keep you protected from the sun—there is very limited shade in General Admission—and \u003cb>a jacket\u003c/b> will keep you warm at night. I can’t stress this enough: the temperature will drop significantly when the sun goes down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Toilet paper and hand sanitizer\u003c/b> always come in handy when the porta potties inevitably run out of TP and soap. I also like to bring a \u003cstrong>portable charger\u003c/strong> to power up my phone, which always ends up dying before the headlining act from all of the photos and videos I take.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003cstrong>empty stainless steel water bottle\u003c/strong> is an absolute must. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, for BottleRock has free refilling stations throughout the festival so you can keep hydrated. But \u003cstrong>the water bottle can have a dual purpose\u003c/strong>. My trick: I purchase two alcohol beverages at once, drink one, and pour the other in my water bottle to keep it cold. This saves you from having to weave through thick crowds and wait in line every time you’re ready for a drink. For this, I recommend a bottle that keeps beverages cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting There\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133745\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133745\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/transportation/\">transportation options\u003c/a> available for getting to and from the festival. BottleRock is selling tickets to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bottlerock-bus-program-2019-tickets-52672298262\">chartered buses\u003c/a> going to and from San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Fairfield, Sonoma, Mill Valley, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa. Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re staying in or near Napa and are close enough to bike, there is \u003cstrong>free bicycle parking\u003c/strong> (don’t forget a lock), but \u003cstrong>Napa Valley’s local \u003ca href=\"http://www.vinetransit.com/bottlerock2019\">Vine bus\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is one of the most underrated ways to get to the festival. It’s extremely clean, efficient, and most importantly, free, plus they have extended the hours on their routes for concert goers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Driving should be a last-resort option\u003c/strong>, but if you do take your own vehicle, don’t worry about shelling out the big bucks for a parking pass. \u003cstrong>It’s totally possible to find non-metered street parking on the outskirts of downtown Napa\u003c/strong>, especially earlier in the day. I like to search in the area around the St. John the Baptist Church on Caymus St. From there, it’s roughly a 15-minute walk to the gates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting In\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133746\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133746\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The VIP lane at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At last year’s festival, it took me at least 30-45 minutes each day to get through the gates. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the lines will be, but unless you snagged a VIP or Platinum wristband,\u003cstrong> I suggest arriving an hour ahead of showtime\u003c/strong> for the first artist you want to see to ensure you don’t miss them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003cstrong>two entrances\u003c/strong>. The main one is a bit of a free-for-all, but \u003cstrong>the side entrance on Brunel St. tends to be quicker, more civilized, and less claustrophobic\u003c/strong> (it’s a single file line, whereas everyone really just clumps together at the front entrance).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre%E2%9C%93-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png\" alt=\"There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133747\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-160x107.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-800x535.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-768x514.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-1020x682.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m hopeful that the BottleRock team has found a way to speed up the entrance process this year, but at the very least, they are offering\u003cstrong> a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre ✓®\u003c/strong> . Find the TSA Pre ✓® RV parked on the corner of Bailey and 3rd, show your known traveler number, and they’ll give you a Fast Pass wristband to use at the main gate. You can also sign up for TSA Pre ✓® there; just bring your passport or proof of U.S. Citizenship and $85.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keep Your Friends Close\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133748\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133748\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-800x499.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-768x479.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-1020x637.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo. \u003ccite>(John Burgess/The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are tens of thousands of people at BottleRock, so it’s very easy to lose track of your friends as you separate to use the restroom, find food and drink, etc. When you return to the stage to find them, it can be nearly impossible as the crowds fill in. Moreover, \u003cstrong>cell phone service can be quite finicky\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creating \u003cstrong>a totem\u003c/strong> is a great tool for keeping your group together. This consists simply of \u003cstrong>a stick and something your friends can identify tied to the top\u003c/strong>, perhaps a stuffed teddy bear or a cowboy boot. Bonus points if it lights up at night. Take turns holding the totem up throughout the festival and your friends will have a much easier time reuniting with you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Top Picks for Food & Drink\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133749\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133749\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The number one thing that separates BottleRock from every other music festival is its world-class \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/food-and-drink/\">wine and food offerings\u003c/a>. It’s a great opportunity to experience some of the top wineries and restaurants in Napa Valley—at a fraction of the price of a full meal or bottle—so \u003cstrong>I recommend keeping it hyper-local\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As someone who visits these wineries and restaurants regularly, I’m providing \u003cstrong>my top BottleRock food and drink picks\u003c/strong>: for wine, get your \u003cstrong>bubbly from Schramsberg, rosé from Blackbird Vineyards, and sauvignon blanc from St. Supery\u003c/strong>. Personally, I don’t think red wine pairs great with warm festival days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Citrus Mistress from Hop Valley\u003c/strong>, an Oregon brewery, is my favorite festival refresher (find it at the Beer Bend), but if you want to keep it local, \u003cstrong>try the Hatchet from Trade Brewing\u003c/strong>, which has a taproom just a few blocks from BottleRock. As for cocktails, \u003cstrong>the Sun God from Hendrick’s Gin\u003c/strong> (with Lillet Blanc, fresh cucumber, lemon, and soda) is the definition of a porch pounder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133750\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year I will be going straight for \u003cstrong>a bucket of fried chicken from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc\u003c/strong> (if you haven’t had his fried chicken before, you haven’t lived). As an alternative option, \u003cstrong>the fried chicken sliders from Brix\u003c/strong> are a longtime BottleRock favorite. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133753\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 966px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png\" alt=\"The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it.\" width=\"966\" height=\"622\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133753\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png 966w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-160x103.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-800x515.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto\u003c/strong> has become a BottleRock standby, but the wait in line is worth it. Like Ad Hoc, \u003cstrong>Boon Fly is also new to the roster this year and they’re bringing their famous donuts\u003c/strong>, a perfect treat if you want something sweet. For a snack that’s both light and refreshing, \u003cstrong>head to FARM for a cup of spicy watermelon\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ci>by Jess Landers\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a Napa local, I’ve been attending the BottleRock music festival since its inception in 2013, which featured The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, and the Zac Brown Band as headliners. I’ve only missed one year—in 2017, I was on my honeymoon—and have mastered how to make the most of the festival weekend even as BottleRock continues to grow in popularity and size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From where you can find free nearby parking to why you should always pack extra toilet paper, here are some of my top tips and tricks for BottleRocking like a local.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pack like a Pro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133744\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133744\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"BottleRock attendee with JaM Cellars balloon and wine.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BottleRock attendee with Jam Cellars balloon and wine. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s important to note that BottleRock has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/info/\">new bag policy\u003c/a> this year, which bans backpacks. As for what you should put in your bag: \u003cb>a hat and sunscreen\u003c/b> (lotion, not spray; aerosol cans are banned) will keep you protected from the sun—there is very limited shade in General Admission—and \u003cb>a jacket\u003c/b> will keep you warm at night. I can’t stress this enough: the temperature will drop significantly when the sun goes down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Toilet paper and hand sanitizer\u003c/b> always come in handy when the porta potties inevitably run out of TP and soap. I also like to bring a \u003cstrong>portable charger\u003c/strong> to power up my phone, which always ends up dying before the headlining act from all of the photos and videos I take.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003cstrong>empty stainless steel water bottle\u003c/strong> is an absolute must. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, for BottleRock has free refilling stations throughout the festival so you can keep hydrated. But \u003cstrong>the water bottle can have a dual purpose\u003c/strong>. My trick: I purchase two alcohol beverages at once, drink one, and pour the other in my water bottle to keep it cold. This saves you from having to weave through thick crowds and wait in line every time you’re ready for a drink. For this, I recommend a bottle that keeps beverages cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting There\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133745\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133745\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/transportation/\">transportation options\u003c/a> available for getting to and from the festival. BottleRock is selling tickets to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bottlerock-bus-program-2019-tickets-52672298262\">chartered buses\u003c/a> going to and from San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Fairfield, Sonoma, Mill Valley, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa. Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re staying in or near Napa and are close enough to bike, there is \u003cstrong>free bicycle parking\u003c/strong> (don’t forget a lock), but \u003cstrong>Napa Valley’s local \u003ca href=\"http://www.vinetransit.com/bottlerock2019\">Vine bus\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is one of the most underrated ways to get to the festival. It’s extremely clean, efficient, and most importantly, free, plus they have extended the hours on their routes for concert goers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Driving should be a last-resort option\u003c/strong>, but if you do take your own vehicle, don’t worry about shelling out the big bucks for a parking pass. \u003cstrong>It’s totally possible to find non-metered street parking on the outskirts of downtown Napa\u003c/strong>, especially earlier in the day. I like to search in the area around the St. John the Baptist Church on Caymus St. From there, it’s roughly a 15-minute walk to the gates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting In\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133746\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133746\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The VIP lane at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At last year’s festival, it took me at least 30-45 minutes each day to get through the gates. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the lines will be, but unless you snagged a VIP or Platinum wristband,\u003cstrong> I suggest arriving an hour ahead of showtime\u003c/strong> for the first artist you want to see to ensure you don’t miss them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003cstrong>two entrances\u003c/strong>. The main one is a bit of a free-for-all, but \u003cstrong>the side entrance on Brunel St. tends to be quicker, more civilized, and less claustrophobic\u003c/strong> (it’s a single file line, whereas everyone really just clumps together at the front entrance).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre%E2%9C%93-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png\" alt=\"There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133747\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-160x107.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-800x535.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-768x514.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-1020x682.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m hopeful that the BottleRock team has found a way to speed up the entrance process this year, but at the very least, they are offering\u003cstrong> a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre ✓®\u003c/strong> . Find the TSA Pre ✓® RV parked on the corner of Bailey and 3rd, show your known traveler number, and they’ll give you a Fast Pass wristband to use at the main gate. You can also sign up for TSA Pre ✓® there; just bring your passport or proof of U.S. Citizenship and $85.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keep Your Friends Close\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133748\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133748\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-800x499.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-768x479.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-1020x637.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo. \u003ccite>(John Burgess/The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are tens of thousands of people at BottleRock, so it’s very easy to lose track of your friends as you separate to use the restroom, find food and drink, etc. When you return to the stage to find them, it can be nearly impossible as the crowds fill in. Moreover, \u003cstrong>cell phone service can be quite finicky\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creating \u003cstrong>a totem\u003c/strong> is a great tool for keeping your group together. This consists simply of \u003cstrong>a stick and something your friends can identify tied to the top\u003c/strong>, perhaps a stuffed teddy bear or a cowboy boot. Bonus points if it lights up at night. Take turns holding the totem up throughout the festival and your friends will have a much easier time reuniting with you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Top Picks for Food & Drink\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133749\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133749\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The number one thing that separates BottleRock from every other music festival is its world-class \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/food-and-drink/\">wine and food offerings\u003c/a>. It’s a great opportunity to experience some of the top wineries and restaurants in Napa Valley—at a fraction of the price of a full meal or bottle—so \u003cstrong>I recommend keeping it hyper-local\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As someone who visits these wineries and restaurants regularly, I’m providing \u003cstrong>my top BottleRock food and drink picks\u003c/strong>: for wine, get your \u003cstrong>bubbly from Schramsberg, rosé from Blackbird Vineyards, and sauvignon blanc from St. Supery\u003c/strong>. Personally, I don’t think red wine pairs great with warm festival days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Citrus Mistress from Hop Valley\u003c/strong>, an Oregon brewery, is my favorite festival refresher (find it at the Beer Bend), but if you want to keep it local, \u003cstrong>try the Hatchet from Trade Brewing\u003c/strong>, which has a taproom just a few blocks from BottleRock. As for cocktails, \u003cstrong>the Sun God from Hendrick’s Gin\u003c/strong> (with Lillet Blanc, fresh cucumber, lemon, and soda) is the definition of a porch pounder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133750\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year I will be going straight for \u003cstrong>a bucket of fried chicken from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc\u003c/strong> (if you haven’t had his fried chicken before, you haven’t lived). As an alternative option, \u003cstrong>the fried chicken sliders from Brix\u003c/strong> are a longtime BottleRock favorite. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133753\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 966px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png\" alt=\"The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it.\" width=\"966\" height=\"622\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133753\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png 966w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-160x103.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-800x515.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto\u003c/strong> has become a BottleRock standby, but the wait in line is worth it. Like Ad Hoc, \u003cstrong>Boon Fly is also new to the roster this year and they’re bringing their famous donuts\u003c/strong>, a perfect treat if you want something sweet. For a snack that’s both light and refreshing, \u003cstrong>head to FARM for a cup of spicy watermelon\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It’s rare to find a restaurant in sunny Sonoma County that doesn’t have an umbrella or two for alfresco dining, but not all patios are created equal. Click through the gallery for a list of favorite options with shaded patios, prime sidewalk people-watching and sun-dappled gardens worth seeking out. Just remember the sunscreen.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Depot Hotel Restaurant & Garden\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>241 1st St W.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133436\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The outdoor patio at Depot Sonoma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outdoor patio at Depot Sonoma \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.depotsonoma.com/\">This Sonoma establishment\u003c/a>, located in an 1870 train depot, has made \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/three-sonoma-county-restaurants-make-list-of-top-100-al-fresco-dining-spots/\">Open Table's top 100 list of outdoor dining restaurants\u003c/a>. Enjoy Italian comfort food in the tradition of the Lucca province in Tuscany. The outdoor patio overlooks an ornamental reflection pool with a sparkling fountain.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>El Dorado Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>405 1st St W.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133475\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133475\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"El Dorado Patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Dorado Patio \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll feel like an A-lister in the courtyard of this\u003ca href=\"http://eldoradosonoma.com\"> award-winning restaurant\u003c/a> on the Sonoma Plaza. Excellent food and craft cocktails complement the upscale outdoor cabanas and pool in this very intimate space.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>LaSalette\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>542 First St E., Suite H\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133476\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133476\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-800x518.jpg\" alt=\"La Salette Restaurant\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-800x518.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-768x497.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-1020x660.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Salette Restaurant \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Manuel Azevedo honors his heritage by preparing classic and innovative dishes in Portuguese style. The wine list is loaded with Portuguese treasures and the service is snappy.\u003ca href=\"https://www.lasaletterestaurant.com/\"> It’s a real treat to dine here\u003c/a>, especially on the front patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Girl & The Fig\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>110 W. Spain St.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133477\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133477\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Girl & The Fig will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This\u003ca href=\"http://thegirlandthefig.com\"> popular eatery’s\u003c/a> cozy, enclosed patio is just the spot for a romantic lunchtime rendezvous. Save room for a plate of artisan cheese and a glass of wine from owner Sondra Bernstein’s incredible collection of Rhones.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sunflower Caffe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>421 1st St W.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133479\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133479\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower Caffe\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunflower Caffe \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://sonomasunflower.com\">This cafe\u003c/a>, located in historic landmark building #501, was once home to captain Salvador Vallejo, the brother of Sonoma’s founder Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. The recipe for the food is simple, local and seasonal. Outdoor dining is available on the street side patio or in the shaded garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cafe Citti\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>9049 Sonoma Hwy.\u003cbr>\nKenwood, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133480\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133480\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-800x598.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Citti \" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-800x598.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-768x574.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-1020x762.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafe Citti \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content-container\">\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content entry-content cf\">\n\u003cp> A tuna-egg-mayo foccaccia sandwich and iced tea on the patio of \u003ca href=\"http://cafecitti.com\">this Italian spot\u003c/a> is something of a lunchtime tradition for gal pals in Wine Country. Casual dining and a relaxed atmosphere (that’s kid-friendly without being a free-for-all). No wonder the ladies love it here.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bird & The Bottle\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1055 Fourth St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133482\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133482\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Bird & The Bottle\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bird & The Bottle \u003ccite>(Alvin Jomada )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’re front and center on busy Fourth Street, but with a second story view at\u003ca href=\"http://birdandthebottle.com\"> this restaurant\u003c/a> from Mark and Terri Stark. A great happy hour and indoor-outdoor dining on the deck are perfect for the restaurant’s Jewish, Asian, barbecue menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003ch2>Brew Coffee & Beer\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>555 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133483\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-800x465.jpg\" alt=\"Brew Coffee & Beer\" width=\"800\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-800x465.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-160x93.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-768x446.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-1020x593.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brew Coffee & Beer \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the patio is small, it’s almost always crowded with local artists, writers and friends meeting up for a\u003ca href=\"http://brewcoffeeandbeer.com\"> craft brew or coffee\u003c/a>. Look for cozy couches, tasty pastries, a simple lunch menu and occasional dinner pop-ups.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ca'Bianca Ristorante\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>835 2nd St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133484\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133484\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-800x543.jpg\" alt=\"Ca'Bianca Ristorante\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-800x543.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-768x521.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-1020x692.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ca'Bianca Ristorante \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in Santa Rosa’s historic Marshall House, built in 1876, this Italian restaurant offers elegant indoor dining as well as quaint patio seating with wooded surroundings. For great Italian food outdoors, \u003ca href=\"http://www.cabianca.com/\">Ca’Bianca’s\u003c/a> is your best bet in Santa Rosa.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Emily's Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>709 Village Ct.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133485\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Emily's Kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily's Kitchen \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"https://www.emilyskitchensantarosa.com/\">Emily’s\u003c/a>, guests are greeted by a key-lime-colored patio and a friendly staff and atmosphere. The patio, lined with plants in terracotta clay pots, is perfect on sunny days as the lattice overhang offers shade while letting in the right amount of sunshine.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>John Ash & Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>4330 Barnes Rd.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133486\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133486\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"John Ash & Co\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Ash & Co \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vintnersinn.com/dining/john-ash-co/\">This historic restaurant\u003c/a> pays homage to the godfather of Wine Country cuisine, founding chef John Ash. It’s nestled among acres of vineyards with stunning views from just about every angle. Twinkling lights and a lovely patio make it a perfect sunset spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Rosa Tequileria\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>500 Fourth St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133487\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A huge tequila bar and the best chips and guac in town make \u003ca href=\"http://larosasantarosa.com\">this\u003c/a> a great after-work spot to watch the world go by on Courthouse Square\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Monti's Rotisserie and Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>714 Village Ct.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133488\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Monti's patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monti's patio \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Enjoy a rustic Mediterranean meal on\u003ca href=\"https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/montis/\"> Monti’s\u003c/a> patio. Then walk it off, shopping in open air Montgomery Village.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Whole Pie\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>2792 4th St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133489\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"The Whole Pie\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Whole Pie \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://thewholepieshop.com\">The Whole Pie\u003c/a> serves lunch and dinner in a crust, with sweet and savory slices, hand pies and whole pies, of course. Beer, cider and wine are also on the menu, along with coffee and craft soda. The cute patio overlooks Santa Rosa Creek.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brewsters Beer Garden and Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>229 Water St N.\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133490\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133490\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-800x539.jpg\" alt=\"Brewster's Beer Garden in Petaluma\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-768x518.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brewster's Beer Garden in Petaluma \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://brewstersbeergarden.com\">Brewsters\u003c/a> is a gourmet Southern-style beer garden with over 350 seats. Chef/co-owner Chris Beerman serves up BBQ classics, like brisket, ribs, and fried chicken. Guests can also enjoy bocce ball on the patio, 30 beers on tap, Sonoma wine and creative cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Speakeasy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>139 Petaluma Blvd N.\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133491\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133491\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Speakeasy \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Speakeasy \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://speakeasypetaluma.com\">Speakeasy\u003c/a>, an “international tapas bistro,” draws its inspiration from the history of downtown Petaluma’s turn-of-the-century buildings and alleys. After dining on the outdoor patio at the front of the restaurant, stroll over to sister joint “The Big Easy” for some live music and digestifs.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wild Goat Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Great Petaluma Mill Shopping Center #A5\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133492\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-800x528.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-800x528.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-768x507.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-1020x673.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the historic Great Petaluma Mill, the\u003ca href=\"http://wildgoatbistro.com\"> Wild Goat Bistro\u003c/a> features “honest food” that uses fresh and seasonal local ingredients in a variety of culinary traditions: from specialty Neopolitan-style pizzas to sharable small plates. Outdoor seating is available on the front porch.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Barndiva\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>231 Center St.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133493\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133493\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Day boat scallops with summer squash and tomato confit, Wedding at Barndiva\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Day boat scallops with summer squash and tomato confit, Wedding at Barndiva \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barndiva.com\">This Healdsburg hotspot\u003c/a> is a mashup of rural charm and urban sensibilities. The casual bistro garden offers a cozy vibe. Did we mention the incredible food and craft cocktails?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bravas Bar de Tapas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>420 Center St.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133494\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133494\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish Tapas at an award-winning small plates restaurant from Mark and Terri Stark in Healdsburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spanish Tapas at an award-winning small plates restaurant from Mark and Terri Stark in Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Jamon In” points a neon arrow to the patio that Healdsburgers flock to every summer. Sangria, paella, Spanish tapas and plenty of gossip are what you’ll find at\u003ca href=\"https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/\"> this popular watering hole and restaurant.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Campo Fina\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>330 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133495\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133495\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-800x555.jpg\" alt=\"Dave White throws his bocce ball with style during bocce league play at Campo Fina restaurant in Healdsburg, California \" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-800x555.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-160x111.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-768x533.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-1020x707.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave White throws his bocce ball with style during bocce league play at Campo Fina restaurant in Healdsburg, California \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t be alarmed if this\u003ca href=\"http://campofina.com\"> idyllic brick-clad Italian eatery\u003c/a> appears empty when you walk in on a sunny day—everyone is on the back patio sipping cocktails, playing bocce and watching the chefs turn out some of the best pizza in the county in a wood-fired oven.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Healdsburg Bar& Grill\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>245 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133496\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133496\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-800x563.jpg\" alt=\"Healdsburg Bar & Grill patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-800x563.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-768x540.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-1020x717.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Healdsburg Bar & Grill patio\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Known to locals as HBG,\u003ca href=\"http://healdsburgbarandgrill.com/\"> this buzzing, American eatery\u003c/a> is the playground for Michelin-starred chef Douglas Keane, who serves up comfort classics like macaroni and cheese and their classic HBG’s burger. Bocce and lots of happy kids (don’t worry, there’s a fence) wander around on the patio in the early evening hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mateo's Cocina Latina\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>214 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003cbr>\n707-433-1520\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133497\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133497\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Alvarez, center, toasts to friends and family during a special dinner menu at Mateo's Cocina Latina in Healdsburg, Calif. Saturday, June 25, 2016. Mateo's Cocina Latina is beginning to offer sustainable feasts that include every part of the animals butchered for the dinner, including suckling pig brain mousse and pigs tails\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Alvarez, center, toasts to friends and family during a special dinner menu at Mateo's Cocina Latina in Healdsburg, Calif. Saturday, June 25, 2016. Mateo's Cocina Latina is beginning to offer sustainable feasts that include every part of the animals butchered for the dinner, including suckling pig brain mousse and pigs tails \u003ccite>(Jeremy Portje )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the back of \u003ca href=\"http://mateoscocinalatina.com/home/\">Mateo’s\u003c/a> is a garden patio where the master chef grows herbs and vegetables for his seasonal, Latin cuisine. The large patio has umbrella-shaded tables for those hot summer days and heaters for the chilly months, along with strung lights and various plants for an extra cozy ambiance.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>403 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133498\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133498\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-800x558.jpg\" alt=\"Friends (from left) Lois Lee, Kirstie Moore, Mai Love, Lisa Chadrick and Kinderlin Codding celebrate Love's 40th birthday at Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-800x558.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-768x536.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-1020x711.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends (from left) Lois Lee, Kirstie Moore, Mai Love, Lisa Chadrick and Kinderlin Codding celebrate Love's 40th birthday at Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The East Coast and South America meet Wine Country at\u003ca href=\"https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/willis-seafood-raw-bar/\"> this restaurant\u003c/a> located just north of the Healdsburg town square. The menu, designed for sharing, includes items ranging from New England Style “Rolls” and Latin-inspired skewers to ceviches and tartares which can be enjoyed on the popular outdoor patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Catelli's\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>21047 Geyserville Ave.\u003cbr>\nGeyserville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133499\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133499\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/catelli-1-800x623.jpg\" alt=\"Catelli's patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/catelli-1.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/catelli-1-160x125.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/catelli-1-768x598.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catelli's patio \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mycatellis.com/\">This large outdoor patio\u003c/a> is a luxe respite in the middle of the Dry Creek Valley. Excellent Cal-Ital menu items include paper-thin lasagna, burgers and other classics.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rustic Francis's Favorites\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>300 Via Archimedes\u003cbr>\nGeyserville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133500\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133500\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Francis's Favorites\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-800x532.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-768x510.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rustic Francis's Favorites \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://francisfordcoppolawinery.com/\">The restaurant at Francis Ford Coppola Winery\u003c/a> in Geyserville boasts a terrace overlooking the picturesque Alexander Valley and Coppola vineyards. The family-style cooking features fresh, seasonal ingredients from the property’s organic herb and produce garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Charlie's Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1320 19th Hole Dr.\u003cbr>\nWindsor, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133501\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 788px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133501\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie's Restaurant\" width=\"788\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1.jpg 788w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie's Restaurant \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A favorite among our readers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.windsorgolf.com/charlies-restaurant/\">Charlie’s\u003c/a> at Windsor Golf Club offers views of the course and lake, and features weekend brunches, steaks, fresh seafood, fine wines and beers on tap.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fork Roadhouse\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>9890 Bodega Hwy.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JB0830_FORK_011_795518-1-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"Fork Roadhouse \" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fork Roadhouse\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The large patio behind\u003ca href=\"http://forkcatering.com/the-roadhouse/\"> this tiny Sebastopol roadhouse\u003c/a> is a ton of fun, with live music and cool shade by the small stream nearby. Not to mention that chef/owner Sarah Piccolo’s food is spot-on every time.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Gravestein Grill\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>8050 Bodega Ave.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gravenstein-grill-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"Gravestein Grill \" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gravestein Grill\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Out front of\u003ca href=\"http://www.gravensteingrill.com/\"> this upscale restaurant\u003c/a>, with large Roman columns, is a stone patio with white tablecloth-lined tables surrounded by lush gardens.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Handline\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>935 Gravestein Hwy S.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JB0407_HANDLINE_004_821530-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Handline \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handline\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>An epic patio and screened walls that open to the breeze makes\u003ca href=\"http://www.handline.com/\"> this fast/casual taco, oysters and burger spot\u003c/a> a favorite for families and happy hour. Great food, a nice list of beer and wine, plus walk-up soft serve keeps them coming back.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hopmonk Tavern\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>230 Petaluma Ave.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hopmonk-sebastopol-2-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"Hopmonk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hopmonk\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sebastopol's \u003ca href=\"https://www.hopmonk.com/\">Hopmonk\u003c/a> is housed in a 1903 landmarked brick building previously used as railroad powerhouse. The outdoor beer garden has long communal tables and a fire-pit, and is host to live music on the weekends. Guests can check out the extensive “Beer Bible” while chewing on a juicy burger and other classic pub grub.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ramen Gaijin\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>6948 Sebastopol Ave.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JB0611_RAMEN_015_783803-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen Gaijin \" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ramen Gaijin\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Seasonal Japanese menu consisting of traditional regional ramen styles inspired by the offerings of local farmers and ranchers, plus an ever-changing selection of yakitori and small plate izakaya dishes to complement craft cocktails, beer, wine and sake. Enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramengaijin.com/\"> on the patio\u003c/a> during the daily happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Woodfour Brewing\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>6780 Depot St.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Barlow055-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Woodfour Brewing \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woodfour Brewing\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://woodfourbrewing.com/\">This local brewery\u003c/a> serves up solid Sonoma County-inspired dishes and has a large patio for people watching and soaking up the summer sun.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Backyard\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>6566 Front St.\u003cbr>\nForestville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/backyard6.jpg\" alt=\"Backyard \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Backyard\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Living up to its name, Forestville’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.backyardforestville.com/\">Backyard restaurant\u003c/a> has a gorgeous, sunny patio out back—a great spot for any time of the year. A large tree in the middle of the patio provides some shade on hot days, and outdoor heaters are available for the colder months. Various plant life adorns the patio, with retro lights hanging overhead.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003ch2>Estero Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>4450 Hwy. 1\u003cbr>\nValley Ford, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AJ0127_VALENTINESBRUNCH_01_766111-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Estero Cafe Brunch \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Estero Cafe Brunch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Bright orange umbrellas are the signature of\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/estero-cafe-valley-ford\"> this tiny breakfast/brunch cafe\u003c/a> that pays daily homage to local farmers with a hand-lettered chalkboard. A note on the menu informs customers that they deep fry in local pork lard, something true foodies will travel miles to find.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>14415 Hwy. 1\u003cbr>\nValley Ford, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/rocker-oysterfellers-JBC-Photography-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Oysterfeller's \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A historic Sonoma County roadhouse,\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockeroysterfellers.com/\"> Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/a> kitchen and saloon near Bodega is known for its popular Chowder Day and Oysterpalooza events. The restaurant also has a large outdoor brick patio, complete with white tables and chairs, and heaters for those chilly days on the coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>23577 Steelhead Blvd.\u003cbr>\nDuncans Mills, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BS_0913__COFFEE8_575043-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Stop in\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/restaurants/gold-coast-coffee-and-bakery\"> historic Duncans Mills\u003c/a> for a cup of house-roasted coffee and pair it with a pastry baked in the wood fire oven (which also makes great-tasting pizza). The deck is surrounded by lush gardens.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Russian River Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>5700 Highway 116 N.\u003cbr>\nForestville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/JB1122_RRVINEYARDS_015_850910-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"Russian River Vineyards \" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Russian River Vineyards\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.russianrivervineyards.com/\">This Forestville outpost\u003c/a> has always been a great spot to sit outside among grapevines and redwoods and ponder the Wine Country lifestyle. The weekend brunch is a great excuse to linger.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drake's Fireside Lounge\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>103 CA-1\u003cbr>\nBodega Bay, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1001px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/drakes-fireside-lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Drake's Fireside Lounge\" width=\"1001\" height=\"637\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drake's Fireside Lounge\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://bodegabaylodge.com/dining/drakes-fireside-lounge\">Drake's\u003c/a> is a great spot to relax and experience the Sonoma Coast. Get cozy indoors next to a stone fireplace or take in the sunset, nestled in a teak rocking chair by the outdoor fire pit. Through the lenses of the patio binoculars, you can track migrating whales, spot coastal birds, or follow the kite surfers in the distant harbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fisherman's Cove\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1850 Bay Flat Rd.\u003cbr>\nBodega Bay, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishermanscove-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fisherman's Cove \" width=\"1000\" height=\"581\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fisherman's Cove\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A no-nonsense family-owned\u003ca href=\"https://www.fishermanscovebodegabay.com/\"> seafood shack and fishing-marine supply store\u003c/a> specializing in fresh local oysters harvested from Tamales Bay. Their crab sandwich rivals nearby Spud Point, but we’ll let you make that call.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Spud Point Crab Company\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1910 Westshore Rd.\u003cbr>\nBodega Bay, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cj1110_CrabPots01-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"Crab Pots at Spud Point Crab Company \" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crab Pots at Spud Point Crab Company\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family operated old-style \u003ca href=\"https://www.spudpointcrab.com/\">Fishermen’s Wharf restaurant\u003c/a> is a “dream-come-true” for owners Tony and Carol Anello. The restaurant’s fresh crab and wild king salmon is caught by Tony and his son Mark. Carol and daughters Lisa and Gina run the store, serving up famous clam chowder and crab cakes. The outdoor picnic tables offer views of the bay and the fishing fleet.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>River's End\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>11048 Highway 1\u003cbr>\nJenner, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MA0617_CLOSETOHOME1_398915-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"River's End \" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">River's End\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ilovesunsets.com/\">This romantic Jenner restaurant\u003c/a> is the perfect place to end a day on the coast. With large windows overlooking the shore, this spot’s sunset views mixed with the fresh-out-of-the-ocean seafood is a dinner you’ll remember.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Maci Martell contributed to this article.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article originally appeared in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-outdoor-dining-restaurants-in-sonoma-county/\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>It’s rare to find a restaurant in sunny Sonoma County that doesn’t have an umbrella or two for alfresco dining, but not all patios are created equal. Click through the gallery for a list of favorite options with shaded patios, prime sidewalk people-watching and sun-dappled gardens worth seeking out. Just remember the sunscreen.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Depot Hotel Restaurant & Garden\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>241 1st St W.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133436\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The outdoor patio at Depot Sonoma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/DEPOTSONOMA-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outdoor patio at Depot Sonoma \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.depotsonoma.com/\">This Sonoma establishment\u003c/a>, located in an 1870 train depot, has made \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/three-sonoma-county-restaurants-make-list-of-top-100-al-fresco-dining-spots/\">Open Table's top 100 list of outdoor dining restaurants\u003c/a>. Enjoy Italian comfort food in the tradition of the Lucca province in Tuscany. The outdoor patio overlooks an ornamental reflection pool with a sparkling fountain.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>El Dorado Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>405 1st St W.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133475\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133475\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"El Dorado Patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/ELDORADOPATIO.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Dorado Patio \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll feel like an A-lister in the courtyard of this\u003ca href=\"http://eldoradosonoma.com\"> award-winning restaurant\u003c/a> on the Sonoma Plaza. Excellent food and craft cocktails complement the upscale outdoor cabanas and pool in this very intimate space.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>LaSalette\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>542 First St E., Suite H\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133476\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133476\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-800x518.jpg\" alt=\"La Salette Restaurant\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-800x518.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-768x497.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663-1020x660.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CJ0904_LASALETTE05_704306-1024x663.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Salette Restaurant \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Manuel Azevedo honors his heritage by preparing classic and innovative dishes in Portuguese style. The wine list is loaded with Portuguese treasures and the service is snappy.\u003ca href=\"https://www.lasaletterestaurant.com/\"> It’s a real treat to dine here\u003c/a>, especially on the front patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Girl & The Fig\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>110 W. Spain St.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133477\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133477\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0324_GIRLFIG_SIGN_819687-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Girl & The Fig will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This\u003ca href=\"http://thegirlandthefig.com\"> popular eatery’s\u003c/a> cozy, enclosed patio is just the spot for a romantic lunchtime rendezvous. Save room for a plate of artisan cheese and a glass of wine from owner Sondra Bernstein’s incredible collection of Rhones.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sunflower Caffe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>421 1st St W.\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133479\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133479\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower Caffe\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Sunflower-Caffe-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunflower Caffe \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://sonomasunflower.com\">This cafe\u003c/a>, located in historic landmark building #501, was once home to captain Salvador Vallejo, the brother of Sonoma’s founder Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. The recipe for the food is simple, local and seasonal. Outdoor dining is available on the street side patio or in the shaded garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cafe Citti\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>9049 Sonoma Hwy.\u003cbr>\nKenwood, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133480\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133480\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-800x598.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Citti \" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-800x598.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-768x574.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765-1020x762.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jl1017_CafeCitti-1024x765.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafe Citti \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content-container\">\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content entry-content cf\">\n\u003cp> A tuna-egg-mayo foccaccia sandwich and iced tea on the patio of \u003ca href=\"http://cafecitti.com\">this Italian spot\u003c/a> is something of a lunchtime tradition for gal pals in Wine Country. Casual dining and a relaxed atmosphere (that’s kid-friendly without being a free-for-all). No wonder the ladies love it here.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bird & The Bottle\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1055 Fourth St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133482\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133482\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Bird & The Bottle\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0121_BIRDANDTHEBOTTLE_06_764819-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bird & The Bottle \u003ccite>(Alvin Jomada )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’re front and center on busy Fourth Street, but with a second story view at\u003ca href=\"http://birdandthebottle.com\"> this restaurant\u003c/a> from Mark and Terri Stark. A great happy hour and indoor-outdoor dining on the deck are perfect for the restaurant’s Jewish, Asian, barbecue menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003ch2>Brew Coffee & Beer\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>555 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133483\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-800x465.jpg\" alt=\"Brew Coffee & Beer\" width=\"800\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-800x465.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-160x93.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-768x446.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595-1020x593.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/brew-2-1024x595.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brew Coffee & Beer \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though the patio is small, it’s almost always crowded with local artists, writers and friends meeting up for a\u003ca href=\"http://brewcoffeeandbeer.com\"> craft brew or coffee\u003c/a>. Look for cozy couches, tasty pastries, a simple lunch menu and occasional dinner pop-ups.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ca'Bianca Ristorante\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>835 2nd St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133484\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133484\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-800x543.jpg\" alt=\"Ca'Bianca Ristorante\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-800x543.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-768x521.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695-1020x692.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/cj0627_CaBianca006-1024x695.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ca'Bianca Ristorante \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in Santa Rosa’s historic Marshall House, built in 1876, this Italian restaurant offers elegant indoor dining as well as quaint patio seating with wooded surroundings. For great Italian food outdoors, \u003ca href=\"http://www.cabianca.com/\">Ca’Bianca’s\u003c/a> is your best bet in Santa Rosa.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Emily's Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>709 Village Ct.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133485\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Emily's Kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/emilys-kitchen-1-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily's Kitchen \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"https://www.emilyskitchensantarosa.com/\">Emily’s\u003c/a>, guests are greeted by a key-lime-colored patio and a friendly staff and atmosphere. The patio, lined with plants in terracotta clay pots, is perfect on sunny days as the lattice overhang offers shade while letting in the right amount of sunshine.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>John Ash & Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>4330 Barnes Rd.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133486\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133486\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"John Ash & Co\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/johnash3-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Ash & Co \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vintnersinn.com/dining/john-ash-co/\">This historic restaurant\u003c/a> pays homage to the godfather of Wine Country cuisine, founding chef John Ash. It’s nestled among acres of vineyards with stunning views from just about every angle. Twinkling lights and a lovely patio make it a perfect sunset spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Rosa Tequileria\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>500 Fourth St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133487\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A huge tequila bar and the best chips and guac in town make \u003ca href=\"http://larosasantarosa.com\">this\u003c/a> a great after-work spot to watch the world go by on Courthouse Square\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Monti's Rotisserie and Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>714 Village Ct.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133488\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Monti's patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/montis-patio-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monti's patio \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Enjoy a rustic Mediterranean meal on\u003ca href=\"https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/montis/\"> Monti’s\u003c/a> patio. Then walk it off, shopping in open air Montgomery Village.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Whole Pie\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>2792 4th St.\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133489\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"The Whole Pie\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/wholepie-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Whole Pie \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://thewholepieshop.com\">The Whole Pie\u003c/a> serves lunch and dinner in a crust, with sweet and savory slices, hand pies and whole pies, of course. Beer, cider and wine are also on the menu, along with coffee and craft soda. The cute patio overlooks Santa Rosa Creek.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brewsters Beer Garden and Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>229 Water St N.\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133490\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133490\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-800x539.jpg\" alt=\"Brewster's Beer Garden in Petaluma\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-768x518.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/JB0907_BREWSTERS_014_840045-1024x690.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brewster's Beer Garden in Petaluma \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://brewstersbeergarden.com\">Brewsters\u003c/a> is a gourmet Southern-style beer garden with over 350 seats. Chef/co-owner Chris Beerman serves up BBQ classics, like brisket, ribs, and fried chicken. Guests can also enjoy bocce ball on the patio, 30 beers on tap, Sonoma wine and creative cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Speakeasy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>139 Petaluma Blvd N.\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133491\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133491\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Speakeasy \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0627_SPEAKEASY_18_652733-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Speakeasy \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://speakeasypetaluma.com\">Speakeasy\u003c/a>, an “international tapas bistro,” draws its inspiration from the history of downtown Petaluma’s turn-of-the-century buildings and alleys. After dining on the outdoor patio at the front of the restaurant, stroll over to sister joint “The Big Easy” for some live music and digestifs.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wild Goat Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Great Petaluma Mill Shopping Center #A5\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133492\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-800x528.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-800x528.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-768x507.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676-1020x673.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/CC0302_WILDGOAT_SIGN_769983-1024x676.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the historic Great Petaluma Mill, the\u003ca href=\"http://wildgoatbistro.com\"> Wild Goat Bistro\u003c/a> features “honest food” that uses fresh and seasonal local ingredients in a variety of culinary traditions: from specialty Neopolitan-style pizzas to sharable small plates. Outdoor seating is available on the front porch.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Barndiva\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>231 Center St.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133493\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133493\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Day boat scallops with summer squash and tomato confit, Wedding at Barndiva\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/WEDDINGBARNDIVA265_737488-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Day boat scallops with summer squash and tomato confit, Wedding at Barndiva \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barndiva.com\">This Healdsburg hotspot\u003c/a> is a mashup of rural charm and urban sensibilities. The casual bistro garden offers a cozy vibe. Did we mention the incredible food and craft cocktails?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bravas Bar de Tapas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>420 Center St.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133494\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133494\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish Tapas at an award-winning small plates restaurant from Mark and Terri Stark in Healdsburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/HI0815_BRAVASBARDETAPAS_EXTERIOR_844033-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spanish Tapas at an award-winning small plates restaurant from Mark and Terri Stark in Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Jamon In” points a neon arrow to the patio that Healdsburgers flock to every summer. Sangria, paella, Spanish tapas and plenty of gossip are what you’ll find at\u003ca href=\"https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/\"> this popular watering hole and restaurant.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Campo Fina\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>330 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133495\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133495\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-800x555.jpg\" alt=\"Dave White throws his bocce ball with style during bocce league play at Campo Fina restaurant in Healdsburg, California \" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-800x555.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-160x111.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-768x533.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710-1020x707.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/AJ0714_BOCCELEAGUES_07_791596-1024x710.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave White throws his bocce ball with style during bocce league play at Campo Fina restaurant in Healdsburg, California \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t be alarmed if this\u003ca href=\"http://campofina.com\"> idyllic brick-clad Italian eatery\u003c/a> appears empty when you walk in on a sunny day—everyone is on the back patio sipping cocktails, playing bocce and watching the chefs turn out some of the best pizza in the county in a wood-fired oven.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Healdsburg Bar& Grill\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>245 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133496\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133496\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-800x563.jpg\" alt=\"Healdsburg Bar & Grill patio \" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-800x563.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-768x540.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720-1020x717.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/hbgpatio-1-1024x720.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Healdsburg Bar & Grill patio\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Known to locals as HBG,\u003ca href=\"http://healdsburgbarandgrill.com/\"> this buzzing, American eatery\u003c/a> is the playground for Michelin-starred chef Douglas Keane, who serves up comfort classics like macaroni and cheese and their classic HBG’s burger. Bocce and lots of happy kids (don’t worry, there’s a fence) wander around on the patio in the early evening hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mateo's Cocina Latina\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>214 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003cbr>\n707-433-1520\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133497\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133497\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Alvarez, center, toasts to friends and family during a special dinner menu at Mateo's Cocina Latina in Healdsburg, Calif. Saturday, June 25, 2016. Mateo's Cocina Latina is beginning to offer sustainable feasts that include every part of the animals butchered for the dinner, including suckling pig brain mousse and pigs tails\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/LIFE.MATEO-PD-071016-19_787189-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Alvarez, center, toasts to friends and family during a special dinner menu at Mateo's Cocina Latina in Healdsburg, Calif. Saturday, June 25, 2016. Mateo's Cocina Latina is beginning to offer sustainable feasts that include every part of the animals butchered for the dinner, including suckling pig brain mousse and pigs tails \u003ccite>(Jeremy Portje )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the back of \u003ca href=\"http://mateoscocinalatina.com/home/\">Mateo’s\u003c/a> is a garden patio where the master chef grows herbs and vegetables for his seasonal, Latin cuisine. The large patio has umbrella-shaded tables for those hot summer days and heaters for the chilly months, along with strung lights and various plants for an extra cozy ambiance.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>403 Healdsburg Ave.\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133498\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133498\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-800x558.jpg\" alt=\"Friends (from left) Lois Lee, Kirstie Moore, Mai Love, Lisa Chadrick and Kinderlin Codding celebrate Love's 40th birthday at Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-800x558.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-768x536.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714-1020x711.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/jb0523_willis_table2-1024x714.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends (from left) Lois Lee, Kirstie Moore, Mai Love, Lisa Chadrick and Kinderlin Codding celebrate Love's 40th birthday at Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The East Coast and South America meet Wine Country at\u003ca href=\"https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/willis-seafood-raw-bar/\"> this restaurant\u003c/a> located just north of the Healdsburg town square. 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Excellent Cal-Ital menu items include paper-thin lasagna, burgers and other classics.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rustic Francis's Favorites\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>300 Via Archimedes\u003cbr>\nGeyserville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133500\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-133500\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Francis's Favorites\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-800x532.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic-768x510.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/Rustic.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rustic Francis's Favorites \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://francisfordcoppolawinery.com/\">The restaurant at Francis Ford Coppola Winery\u003c/a> in Geyserville boasts a terrace overlooking the picturesque Alexander Valley and Coppola vineyards. The family-style cooking features fresh, seasonal ingredients from the property’s organic herb and produce garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Charlie's Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1320 19th Hole Dr.\u003cbr>\nWindsor, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133501\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 788px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133501\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie's Restaurant\" width=\"788\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1.jpg 788w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1-160x112.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/04/charlies-1-1-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie's Restaurant \u003ccite>(Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A favorite among our readers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.windsorgolf.com/charlies-restaurant/\">Charlie’s\u003c/a> at Windsor Golf Club offers views of the course and lake, and features weekend brunches, steaks, fresh seafood, fine wines and beers on tap.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fork Roadhouse\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>9890 Bodega Hwy.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JB0830_FORK_011_795518-1-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"Fork Roadhouse \" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fork Roadhouse\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The large patio behind\u003ca href=\"http://forkcatering.com/the-roadhouse/\"> this tiny Sebastopol roadhouse\u003c/a> is a ton of fun, with live music and cool shade by the small stream nearby. Not to mention that chef/owner Sarah Piccolo’s food is spot-on every time.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Gravestein Grill\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>8050 Bodega Ave.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gravenstein-grill-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"Gravestein Grill \" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gravestein Grill\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Out front of\u003ca href=\"http://www.gravensteingrill.com/\"> this upscale restaurant\u003c/a>, with large Roman columns, is a stone patio with white tablecloth-lined tables surrounded by lush gardens.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Handline\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>935 Gravestein Hwy S.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JB0407_HANDLINE_004_821530-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Handline \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handline\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>An epic patio and screened walls that open to the breeze makes\u003ca href=\"http://www.handline.com/\"> this fast/casual taco, oysters and burger spot\u003c/a> a favorite for families and happy hour. Great food, a nice list of beer and wine, plus walk-up soft serve keeps them coming back.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hopmonk Tavern\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>230 Petaluma Ave.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hopmonk-sebastopol-2-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"Hopmonk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hopmonk\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sebastopol's \u003ca href=\"https://www.hopmonk.com/\">Hopmonk\u003c/a> is housed in a 1903 landmarked brick building previously used as railroad powerhouse. The outdoor beer garden has long communal tables and a fire-pit, and is host to live music on the weekends. Guests can check out the extensive “Beer Bible” while chewing on a juicy burger and other classic pub grub.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ramen Gaijin\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>6948 Sebastopol Ave.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JB0611_RAMEN_015_783803-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen Gaijin \" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ramen Gaijin\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Seasonal Japanese menu consisting of traditional regional ramen styles inspired by the offerings of local farmers and ranchers, plus an ever-changing selection of yakitori and small plate izakaya dishes to complement craft cocktails, beer, wine and sake. Enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramengaijin.com/\"> on the patio\u003c/a> during the daily happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Woodfour Brewing\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>6780 Depot St.\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Barlow055-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Woodfour Brewing \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woodfour Brewing\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://woodfourbrewing.com/\">This local brewery\u003c/a> serves up solid Sonoma County-inspired dishes and has a large patio for people watching and soaking up the summer sun.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Backyard\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>6566 Front St.\u003cbr>\nForestville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/backyard6.jpg\" alt=\"Backyard \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Backyard\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Living up to its name, Forestville’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.backyardforestville.com/\">Backyard restaurant\u003c/a> has a gorgeous, sunny patio out back—a great spot for any time of the year. A large tree in the middle of the patio provides some shade on hot days, and outdoor heaters are available for the colder months. Various plant life adorns the patio, with retro lights hanging overhead.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003ch2>Estero Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>4450 Hwy. 1\u003cbr>\nValley Ford, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AJ0127_VALENTINESBRUNCH_01_766111-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Estero Cafe Brunch \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Estero Cafe Brunch\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Bright orange umbrellas are the signature of\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/estero-cafe-valley-ford\"> this tiny breakfast/brunch cafe\u003c/a> that pays daily homage to local farmers with a hand-lettered chalkboard. A note on the menu informs customers that they deep fry in local pork lard, something true foodies will travel miles to find.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>14415 Hwy. 1\u003cbr>\nValley Ford, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/rocker-oysterfellers-JBC-Photography-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Oysterfeller's \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A historic Sonoma County roadhouse,\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockeroysterfellers.com/\"> Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/a> kitchen and saloon near Bodega is known for its popular Chowder Day and Oysterpalooza events. The restaurant also has a large outdoor brick patio, complete with white tables and chairs, and heaters for those chilly days on the coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>23577 Steelhead Blvd.\u003cbr>\nDuncans Mills, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BS_0913__COFFEE8_575043-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Stop in\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/restaurants/gold-coast-coffee-and-bakery\"> historic Duncans Mills\u003c/a> for a cup of house-roasted coffee and pair it with a pastry baked in the wood fire oven (which also makes great-tasting pizza). The deck is surrounded by lush gardens.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Russian River Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>5700 Highway 116 N.\u003cbr>\nForestville, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/JB1122_RRVINEYARDS_015_850910-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"Russian River Vineyards \" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Russian River Vineyards\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.russianrivervineyards.com/\">This Forestville outpost\u003c/a> has always been a great spot to sit outside among grapevines and redwoods and ponder the Wine Country lifestyle. The weekend brunch is a great excuse to linger.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drake's Fireside Lounge\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>103 CA-1\u003cbr>\nBodega Bay, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1001px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/drakes-fireside-lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Drake's Fireside Lounge\" width=\"1001\" height=\"637\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drake's Fireside Lounge\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://bodegabaylodge.com/dining/drakes-fireside-lounge\">Drake's\u003c/a> is a great spot to relax and experience the Sonoma Coast. Get cozy indoors next to a stone fireplace or take in the sunset, nestled in a teak rocking chair by the outdoor fire pit. Through the lenses of the patio binoculars, you can track migrating whales, spot coastal birds, or follow the kite surfers in the distant harbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fisherman's Cove\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1850 Bay Flat Rd.\u003cbr>\nBodega Bay, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishermanscove-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fisherman's Cove \" width=\"1000\" height=\"581\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fisherman's Cove\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A no-nonsense family-owned\u003ca href=\"https://www.fishermanscovebodegabay.com/\"> seafood shack and fishing-marine supply store\u003c/a> specializing in fresh local oysters harvested from Tamales Bay. Their crab sandwich rivals nearby Spud Point, but we’ll let you make that call.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Spud Point Crab Company\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>1910 Westshore Rd.\u003cbr>\nBodega Bay, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cj1110_CrabPots01-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"Crab Pots at Spud Point Crab Company \" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crab Pots at Spud Point Crab Company\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family operated old-style \u003ca href=\"https://www.spudpointcrab.com/\">Fishermen’s Wharf restaurant\u003c/a> is a “dream-come-true” for owners Tony and Carol Anello. The restaurant’s fresh crab and wild king salmon is caught by Tony and his son Mark. Carol and daughters Lisa and Gina run the store, serving up famous clam chowder and crab cakes. The outdoor picnic tables offer views of the bay and the fishing fleet.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>River's End\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>11048 Highway 1\u003cbr>\nJenner, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MA0617_CLOSETOHOME1_398915-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"River's End \" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">River's End\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ilovesunsets.com/\">This romantic Jenner restaurant\u003c/a> is the perfect place to end a day on the coast. With large windows overlooking the shore, this spot’s sunset views mixed with the fresh-out-of-the-ocean seafood is a dinner you’ll remember.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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