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Sonoma's 19th Annual Salute to the Arts
Celebrates Italian heritage of the Wine Country

Wine List

As a food and wine tasting event, Salute to the Arts is dedicated to responsible hospitality. We invite you to taste and experience Sonoma County's exquisite vintages. Please plan to enjoy numerous non-alcoholic offerings as well. Special thanks to Calistoga Mineral Water Company!

Alexander Valley Vineyards
Saturday
2002 Two Barrel; 2001 Estate Pinot Noir; 2001 Estate Syrah; 2001 Estate Merlot; 2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
In 1963, the Wetzel family purchased a large portion of a homestead built by Cyrus Alexander, the valley’s namesake. With an eye to their neighbors in the Napa Valley, the Wetzel’s planted Cabernet Sauvignon and other premium grape varieties. Winemaker Kevin Hall maintains the AVV style by producing complex but balanced wines that capture the grapes’ varietal characteristics.
8644 Highway 128
Healdsburg · 707.433.7209
www.avvwine.com

Annapolis Vineyards & Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday
Gewurztraminer; Sauvignon Blanc; Zinfandel Port
Small family winery with a 2,000-case production. Open seven days a week for picnicking, tastings, and weddings.
26055 Soda Springs Road
Annapolis · 707.886.5460
www.annapoliswinery.com

Arrowood Vineyards & Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday
Friday: 2001 Pinot Blanc, Saralee’s Vineyard, Russian River Valley; 1999 Merlot, Sonoma County
Saturday: 2001 Pinot Blanc, Saralee’s Vineyard, Russian River Valley; 2000 Syrah, Sonoma Valley
The Arrowood recipe: Extraordinary grapes at the peak of maturity and non-invasive winemaking. The result? True-to-type varietals of uncompromising quality.
14347 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen · 707.935.2600
www.arrowoodvineyards.com

B.R. Cohn Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction
2002 Carneros Chardonnay Joseph Herman Vineyard; 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Olive Hill Estate Vineyards
The 100-acre Olive Hill Estate Vineyards surround groves of 130 year old French Picholine olive trees that produce award-winning olive oil. B.R. Cohn wines have gained critical acclaim from consumers and wine critics alike. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
15000 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen · 707.938.4064
http://www.brcohn.com

Barefoot Cellars
Saturday & Sunday
NV Barefoot Bubbly 100% Chardonnay California Champagne; 2002 Barefoot Reserve Russian River Pinot Noir; NV Barefoot California Sauvignon Blanc; 2002 Barefoot Reserve Russian River Chardonnay
Barefoot Cellars has recently been named as one of Image Magazine’s “Hot Brands” for 2004. An award given to only the top growth wineries.
420 Aviation Blvd, Suite 106
Santa Rosa · 707.524.8000
www.barefootwine.com

Bartholomew Park Winery
Saturday
2000 Chardonnay, Estate Vineyard; 2000 Apparition
Bartholomew Park Winery produces limited quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, available exclusively at the winery. The winery features a wine museum with historical photographs and winemaking equipment in an arboretum-like setting. The tasting room is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1000 Vineyard Lane · Sonoma
707.935.9511
www.bartpark.com

Blackstone Wine Company
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
California Malvasia Bianca; California Syrah
Blackstone Winery is a wonderful mix of colors, tastes and flavors. Sourcing wine grapes throughout California, the wines of Blackstone are rich, soothing and “consumer-friendly.” Blackstone invites you to savor the discovery. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
8450 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood · 707.833.1999
www.blackstone-winery.com

Buena Vista Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
2002 Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir; 2002 Buena Vista Carneros Merlot; 2002 Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay
Founded in 1857, Buena Vista Winery is California’s first premium winery. The Press House Tasting Room is open daily for tours and tastings of their Carneros Estate wines.
18000 Old Winery Road
Sonoma · 707.938.1266
www.buenavistawinery.com

Camellia Cellars
Saturday & Sunday 2001 Sangiovese, Merlo Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley; 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lencioni Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
The vineyard designated wines of Camellia Cellars all hail from the prestigious and picturesque Dry Creek Valley near Healdsburg.
57 Front Street · Healdsburg
707.433.1290

Castle Vineyards
Saturday & Sunday
2002 California Viognier; 2000 Los Carneros Pinot Noir
Awards galore! Limited production winery specializing in genuinely handcrafted premium wines made in an artistic European style. Specifically known for Pinot Noir and Rhône varietals. New tasting room opening just off the Plaza. Come by and visit us! Guest Cottage available for rental.
122 West Spain Street
Sonoma · 707.996.1966
www.castlevineyards.com

Ceja Vineyards
Salute Celebration; Auction
2001 Ceja Pinot Noir; 2002 Ceja White Vino de Casa
Ceja Vineyards produces award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Vino de Casa - a red blend - from the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
1012 Las Amigas Road
Napa · 707.255.3954
www.cejavineyards.com

Chateau St. Jean
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
2002 Pinot Blanc, Robert Young Vineyard; 2002 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County; 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Chateau St. Jean is a winemaking estate located at the foot of Sugarloaf Ridge in the Sonoma Valley near Kenwood. Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has been recognized as a leader in vineyard designated wines.
8555 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood · 707.833.4134
www.chateaustjean.com

Chateau Souverain
Saturday
2002 Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc; 2002 Sonoma County Chardonnay; 2000 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Nestled on a vineyard covered hillside over-looking the Alexander Valley, Chateau Souverain Winery and The Alexander Valley Grille are the destination spots for connoisseurs of wine and Wine Country cuisine.
400 Souverain Road
Geyserville · 707.433.8281
www.chateausouverain.com

Cline Cellars
Saturday & Sunday
2002 Viognier, Sonoma County; 2002 Sonoma County Syrah; 2002 Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County
Cline is a family owned winery in Carneros that specializes in bold, hand-crafted Zinfandels and Rhône style wines.
24737 Arnold Drive
Sonoma · 707.940.4030
www.clinecellars.com

Coturri Winery
Saturday
2002 Chauvet Vineyards Zinfandel; 2002 Chauvet Vineyards, Old Vine East Block Zinfandel
H. Coturri Winery is a 5,000 case producer in Glen Ellen and was the first to take organic farming and winemaking to the limit, using everything from organic fertilizer to wild yeast fermentation. Founded in 1979, Coturri is celebrating its 25 years of natural winemaking.
Glen Ellen · 707.525.9126
www.coturriwinery.com

D’Argenzio Winery
Saturday
2001 Pinot Noir; 2001 Zinfandel; 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon; 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon; 2002 Napa Merlot; 2003 Tocai Fruilano
D’Argenzio Winery, located in Santa Rosa, the heart of the Wine Country. The D’Argenzio family produces artisan style wines such as Russian River Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Cabernet.
1301 Cleveland Avenue Suite A
Santa Rosa · 707.546.2466
www.dargenziowine.com

DeLoach Vineyards
Salute Celebration; Auction
2001 Chardonnay, 2001 Pinot Noir, 2001 Zinfandel
De Loach Vineyards is winning noteworthy awards, but just as importantly, hearing from people who like what they're doing. DeLoach makes well-crafted, clean, authentic wines, each one as good an example of the varietal as can be made.
1791 Olivet Road
Santa Rosa · 707.526.9111 www.deloachvineyards.com

Deerfield Ranch Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction; Saturday
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Deerfield Ranch Winery is an award-winning winery producing 10,000 cases annually. Robert Rex and assistant winemaker Michael Browne handcraft small lots of wine from carefully selected vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties. Taste Deerfield Ranch wines at The Family Wineries of Sonoma Valley located on Highway 12 in Kenwood.
1310 Warm Springs Road Glen Ellen · 707.833.5214
www.deerfieldranch.com

Domaine Carneros
Auction
2000 Brut Cuvée
In the heart of the Carneros appellation stands Domaine Carneros. Claude Taittinger, president of Champagne Taittinger, saw the potential of this beautiful area to produce world-class sparkling wines when he traveled to the Carneros as a young man. His dream of a California prestige winery became a reality in 1989. Domaine Carmeros is testimony to Champagne Taittinger’s devotion to the creation of fine sparkling wines.
1240 Duhig Road
Napa · 707.257.0101
www.domainecarneros.com

Eric Ross Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction; Saturday & Sunday
2000 Feeney Ranch Zinfandel, Russian River; 2002 Catie’s Corner Viognier, Russian River; 2001 Saralee Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River
Visit the tasting room in Glen Ellen and have lunch at Olive & Vine. Enjoy the beautiful setting at Jack London Village.
14301 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen · 707.939.8525
www.ericross.com

Everett Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
2003 Sauvignon Blanc Powerhouse Vineyard; 2001 Estate Zinfandel; 2001 Syrah Nuns Canyon Vineyard
Located in the scenic Dry Creek Valley, Everett Ridge handcrafts small lots of award-winning wines.
435 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg · 707.433.1637
www.everettridge.com

Gan Eden
Sunday
1997 Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon; 2000 Syrah; 2000 Chardonnay; 2000 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer; 1997 Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; 1998 Black Muscat
Gan Eden wines are different than the norm, stylistically distinctive and delicious.
4950 Ross Road · Sebastopol
707.829.5686
www.ganeden.com

Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Salute Celebration: 1995 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée
Saturday & Sunday: Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut; Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs; 2001 Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay; 2001 Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir
Located at the gateway to the Wine Country in the rolling hills of Sonoma Carneros, Gloria Ferrer is open daily, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
23555 Carneros Highway (121) Sonoma · 707.996.7256
www.gloriaferrer.com

Haywood Estate
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Haywood Estate Zinfandel
Haywood Estate, founded in 1980, is a small Sonoma County producer of exceptional, hand-crafted, vineyard-designated Zinfandel wines. Founder Peter Haywood set the standard for Zinfandel with his Los Chamizal Vineyard in the hills above the town of Sonoma
P.O. Box 1842
Sonoma · 707.938.1266
www.allieddomecqwines.com/haywood-estate

Imagery Estate Winery
Saturday & Sunday
2001 Sangiovese, Artist Collection, Dry Creek Valley; 2002 White Burgundy, Artist Collection, California
Winemaker Joe Benziger and Curator Bob Nugent have joined forces, creating unique wines of uncommon varietals and an unprecedented art gallery.
14335 Highway 12
Glen Ellen · 877.550.4278
www.imagerywinery.com

Kaz Vineyards & Winery
Saturday & Sunday
2001 Sangiovese & 2001 ZAM (a blend of Zin Alicanti & Mourvedre)
Kaz is the best wine you’ve never heard of, one of the smallest home-based wineries in Sonoma Valley. From pruning his environmentally friendly winery to printing his own labels, Kaz has his purple thumb in everything. Taste his wine daily at the Wine Room on Highway 12 in Kenwood.
P. O. Box 1190
Kenwood · 707.833.2536
www.kazwinery.com

Kendall-Jackson
Saturday & Sunday
2002 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay; 2001 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; 2001 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Merlot
Kendall-Jackson is considered one of California’s premier family-owned wineries. Kendall-Jackson’s winemaking philosophy is to select fruit from California’s best vineyards and blend those lots to create wines that deliver consistent quality and intense flavor from vintage to vintage.
5007 Fulton Road · Santa Rosa
707.769.3649
www.kj.com

Kenwood Vineyards
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
2002 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc; 2000 Sonoma County Zinfandel
Kenwood Vineyards was founded in 1970 in picturesque Sonoma Valley. Kenwood produces award-winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
9592 Sonoma Highway · Kenwood
707.833.5891
www.kenwoodvineyards.com

Kunde Estate Winery
& Vineyards Saturday
2002 Sauvignon Blanc; 2000 Zinandel
For 100 years, five generations of the Kunde family have served as stewards of their renowned vineyards, located in the heart of the world famous Sonoma Valley. Their 100% estate grown varietals include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Viognier.
10155 Sonoma Highway · Kenwood
707.833.5501
www.kunde.com

La Crema Winery
Auction; Sunday
2001 Sonoma Valley Syrah; 2001 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir; 2003 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Established in 1979 in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, La Crema’s focus is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse crafts rich, velvety textured wines that showcase distinctive appellations of the Sonoma Coast.
3690 Laughlin Road
Windsor · 707.571.1504
www.lacrema.com

Larson Family Winery
Salute Celebration
2002 Carneros Chardonnay; 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir
The Larson Family invites you to their small, friendly tasting room to view rodeo and racehorse memorabilia. Play bocce ball or enjoy a picnic in the vineyard - the wine is good too.
23355 Millerick Road
Sonoma · 707.938.3031
www.larsonfamilywinery.com

Marimar Torres Estate
Saturday
001 Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay; 2001 Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir
Visit Marimar Torres Estate’s Catalan-style winery, tour their unique Don Miguel Vineyard and taste our estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
11400 Graton Road
Sebastapol · 707.823.4365
www.marimarestate.com

Martin Ray Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Martin Ray Sonoma County Pinot Noir; Martin Ray Russian River Valley Chardonnay; Martin Ray Tri County Cabernet Sauvignon; Angeline Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Martin Ray was one of California’s legendary winemaking pioneers. A new era has begun for Martin Ray Winery at an historic site in the Russian River Valley. Their new location in this 102-year-old facility has created a home for the Martin Ray and Angeline wines in a very unique and inviting setting.
707.823-2404
www.martinraywinery.com

Mayo Family Winery
Saturday & Sunday
2003 Estate Bottled Chardonnay
2001 Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir Mayo Family Winery is committed to demonstrating the unique personalities of wines that are made from a single, special plot of land. Made in very small quantities, wines champion single vineyards such as “Laurel Hill Vineyard” and “Ricci Vineyard.” The new tasting room, located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Arnold Drive at the entrance to the historic village of Glen Ellen, features complimentary tasting and a picnic area.
13101 Arnold Drive
Sonoma · 707.938.9401
www.mayofamilywinery.com

Murphy-Goode Estate Winery
Saturday
2000 Reserve Fumé Sonoma County; 2001 Island Block Estate Chardonnay; 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley; 2002 Merlot, Alexander Valley
Family-owned and managed Murphy-Goode Estate Winery in northern Sonoma County’s prime Alexander Valley produces richly flavored wines from estate and neighboring vineyards.
4001 Highway 128
Geyserville · 707.431.7644
www.murphygoodewinery.com

Nicholson Ranch
Saturday & Sunday
2001 Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley; 2001 Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley
A Grand new addition to the Sonoma Valley wine scene. A visit to Nicholson Ranch will always feature exquisite views and exceptional wines, along with opportunity for cave tours, art exhibits and gourmet food events. Enjoy their wines at Salute to the Arts and stop by and visit their new winery.
4200 Napa Road
Sonoma · 707.938.8822
www.nicholsonranch.com

Paradise Ridge Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction; Saturday & Sunday
2003 Estate Sauvignon Blanc; 2002 Russian River Pinot Noir; 2000 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Paradise Ridge Winery, the Byck Family Estate is dedicated to growing the highest quality grapes and to hand crafting ultra premium wines. The winery offers a beautiful and unique setting for business and social functions. Annually changing art exhibits are presented in the outdoor Paradise Wood Sculpture Grove. This year’s exhibit Natural Selections; The Continuing Integration of Art and Nature, will run through February 2004. Owners Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars feel that art and wine go very well together, both are created with passion and skill and both are an exciting pleasure for your senses. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive
Santa Rosa · 707.528.9463
www.prwinery.com

Pedroncelli Winery
Salute Celebration
2003 Mother Clone Zinfandel; 2003 F. Johnson Pinot Noir; 2003 Sauvignon Blanc
Making wine and memories for three generations. Established in 1927 in the Dry Creek Valley. Chardonnay to Zinfandel, complimentary tasting 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
1220 Canyon Road
Geyserville · 707.857.3535
www.pedroncelli.com

Pezzi King Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
2002 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley; 2000 Old Vine Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley; 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled, Dry Creek Valley
Pezzi King Vineyards is located in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley. It originated in 1992 and produces world class, award winning wines.
241 Center Street
Healdsburg · 707.431.9388
www.pezziking.com

Ravenswood
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Vintner’s Blend Chardonnay; Sonoma County Zinfandel; Icon - Syrah Blend
Home of “No Wimpy Wines” their tasting room is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located just northeast of the Sonoma Plaza.
18701 Gehricke Road
Sonoma · 888.NO.WIMPY
www.ravenswood-wine.com

Richardson Vineyards
Salute Celebration
2001 Estate Pinot Noir; 2000 Estate Syrah; 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon; 2001 Sangiacamo Vineyard Merlot, 2001 Synergy
Since 1980, Richardson Vineyards has fulfilled their quest to make great wine in beautiful Sonoma Valley! Smooth, elegant red wines from cool Carneros.
2711 Knob Hill Road
Sonoma · 707.938.2610
www.carneroswineries.org

Roche Carneros Estate Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction; Saturday & Sunday
To be announced
Following in their parents’ footsteps, the second generation of the Roche family continues the tradition of producing the finest wines in Carneros. Proudly showcasing Winemaker Michael Carr’s eighth vintage this weekend, they invite visitors to come by the winery for the ultimate tour - the only winery that has horseback rides through vines.
One Carneros Highway
Sonoma · 800.825.9475
www.rochewinery.com

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction; Saturday & Sunday
2002 Sonoma County Chardonnay; 2000 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon; 1999 Sonoma County Merlot
A century of winemaking in Sonoma, focused on crafting small lots of super-premium wines from Sonoma County. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tours 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
389 Fourth Street East · Sonoma · 800.888.5532
www.sebastiani.com

Sonoma Valley Portworks
Salute Celebration
Deco Port; Duet After-Dinner Wine; Maduro Port; Amuse Muscat
Their wines are now available for tasting at their cellar in Petaluma.
1013 Second Street
Petaluma · 707.769.5203
www.portworks.com

Sullivan Birney Winery & Vineyards
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
2002 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir; 2002 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sullivan Birney was founded in 1998 on a stunning knoll on Sonoma Mountain near the town of Glen Ellen.
13647 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen · 707.933.8514
www.sullivanbirneyranch.com

Suncé Winery
Salute Celebration; Saturday
2003 Sauvignon Blanc - La Rochelle Vineyard; 2002 Rodella Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley; 2002 Nova Vineyard Zinfandel
Suncé Winery; a small Artisan producer in the Russian River Valley, known for single vineyard designate Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Bordeaux-style blends.
1839 Olivet Road
Santa Rosa · 707.526.9463
www.suncewinery.com

Tantalus
Salute Celebration, Auction
2000 Harwood Merlot; 2001 Van Der Kamp Cabernet Sauvignon
Tantalus is a small artisan winery, handcrafting around 2,500 cases of ultra-premium wine. Their hallmark wine is Cabernet Sauvignon.
19320 Orange Avenue
Sonoma · 707.933.8218
www.tantaluswinery.com

Tara Bella Winery
Salute Celebration; Auction; Saturday
2001 Sonoma Estate Reserve
Tara Bella is a tiny, owner operated family vineyard and winery that specializes in only estate Cabernet Sauvignon. They produce under 500 cases.
3701 Viking Road
Santa Rosa · 707.544.9049

Valley of the Moon Winery
Saturday & Sunday
Chardonnay, Rosato di Sangivose, Pinot Blanc, Zinfandel, Syrah
Visit their beautifully restored historic winery and vineyards. Enjoy complimentary samples of their premium wines with our congenial staff.
777 Madrone Road
Glen Ellen · 707.996.6941
www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com

Viansa Winery
Saturday & Sunday
2001 Arneis; 2000 Freisa; Imbianco
Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace - America’s premier producer of Italian varietals invite you to enjoy our wines and Cal-Ital® foods amidst the gorgeous view from Viansa’s hilltop.
25200 Arnold Drive
Sonoma · 707.935.4700
www.viansa.com

VJB Vineyards -Cellars
Salute Celebration
2001 Chardonnay; 2000 Cabernet Blend; 2001 Zinfandel
VJB Vineyards & Cellars is a boutique family owned facility. The Belmonte Family owners and operators produce a highly allocated allotment. The facilities host Cabernet, Syrah, and Montepulicano vines. Come and enjoy our family tasting room.
9077 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood · 707.833.2300
www.vjbcellars.com


Sonoma Salute to the Arts would not exist were it not for the continuing support of restaurants and wineries, all of whom are solicited every day to serve up their products to benefit good causes. We invite you to recognize their generosity and to make these restaurants and wineries your first choices when dining out or purchasing wine. Our growing list of sponsors has also allowed Salute to the Arts to blossom.

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