Ardente Winery, Atlas Peak, Napa   •   www.ArdenteWinery.com

Ardente Winery was founded in 1996 on a twenty-five acre estate located in the quiet hills of Atlas Peak, just eight miles northeast of the city of Napa. The area was selected for its rich volcanic soil, ideal 1500 foot elevation and moderate micro climate which provide nearly perfect conditions for growing high quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

The warm arid climate and rocky terrain denigrate the vines forcing them to work harder and produce more concentration of fruit, with dense tannins which intensifies the flavors of the mature grapes.

Baci Café & Wine Bar, Healdsburg, CA   •   www.BaciCafeAndWineBar.com

Baci Café & Wine Bar opened April 1, 2010 in Healdsburg, California.

Baci serves Italian and Mediterranean food, paired with wines from Sonoma, Napa & Italy. During the week the café serves dinners, Thursdays through Mondays, and on the Saturdays & Sundays it offers food and wine pairings, as well as lunch. Lisbeth is managing the front of the house and the wine selection, while Shari plans the menu and runs the kitchen.

Bertapelle Cellars, Healdsburg, CA   •   www.BertapelleCellars.com

Bertapelle Cellars was founded in 2008, a life long dream to create handcrafted Bertapelle Cellars wines from our own estate vineyard and hand selected vineyards that meet our high standards of farming excellence.

Our limited case production allows our owners and winemaker to follow the wine making process carefully, with great attention to detail. We welcome you to explore the exciting grape to glass experience that is Bertapelle Cellars. Our 2008 Zinfandel and 2008 Petite Sirah are maturing nicely, and will be released in spring of 2010

Chateau Felice, Healdsburg, CA   •   www.ChateauFelice.com

Chateau Felice features two distinct groups of wines, the La Craie Series and the Black Label wines. While great wines are made in the vineyard, how they are processed and combined determines the different attributes and characters they display.

Chateau Felice invites you to make an appointment to come visit and shop our wines. Even though we cannot pour for you, we will be happy to tell you about the wines and help you with your purchases.

You may enjoy your purchases (we'll provide the glasses and corkscrew) on our beautiful picnic grounds with your favorite nibbles.

Ramazzotti Wines, Geyserville, CA   •   www.RamazzottiWines.com

The Ramazzotti family wine tradition reflects a richly drawn 50-year Sonoma County saga.Fabulous fruit from their own vineyards and others fills Ramazzotti wines with the lively essence of the local terroirs. These farmers and wine artisans offer a state-of-the art liquid elixir of pure happiness and endearing spirit.

Ramazzotti Wines are available for complimentary tasting at Locals Tasting Room in Geyserville, open everyday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Talty Vineyards & Winery, Dry Creek Valley   •   www.TaltyVineyards.com

Talty Vineyards & Winery - owned by Michael and Katie Talty - are nestled in Sonoma County's glorious Dry Creek Valley. Their "little slice of heaven" - named to honor Michael's father - is six acres of forty-five-year-old Zinfandel Vines, dry-farmed and head-pruned to produce the most intense tasting fruit and concentrated flavors.

We welcome visitors by appointment, and Michael will be delighted to have you taste his new Zinfandel releases. We are looking forward to seeing you on your next trip to Dry Creek Valley!

Lawrence Holmefjord-Sarabi   •   www.LawrenceHolmefjordSarabi.com

Lawrence Holmefjord-Sarabi (born in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 15, 1991) began his classical piano training with Virginia Cayton at age 11. It was at this young age Lawrence declared his objective to become a concert pianist.

Lawrence has studied under the tutelage of Dr. John Robert Ringgold and is currently continuing his musical education. Lawrence performs at many private events and made his debut with his first solo piano recital to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Healdsburg in 2007.

Sandi Carpenter   •   www.SandiCarpenter.com

While looking at Sandi Carpenter's art, a unique phenomenon occurs: you can hear it; you can smell it; you can even taste it! Sandi Carpenter transcends the typical barriers of art, much like Coltrane or the Beatles. Having traveled all over the world, her eclectic style mirrors this "patois" of experience.

Les Mars Hotel, Healdsburg, Sonoma   •   www.LesMarsHotel.com

This boutique hotel, off Healdsburg Plaza, has a distinctive European style, from the formal, Old World décor to the lobby to the plush furnishings in each room.

The Mars family opened the inn in 2005 and it is the only Relais & Chateaux property in the county. The second-floor rooms are decorated with mahogany furniture in French country style. The third-floor rooms, inspired by the chateau-style family inns of France, feature high-pitched beamed ceilings and 18th- and 19th-century European antiques and reproductions. Each room boasts opulent fabric, a gas fireplace, a four-poster bed and a deep whirlpool tub.