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Darioush: 4240 Silverado Trail Napa (Oak Knoll)
707.257.2345 x 130 www.darioush.com Hrs:10:30-5 6 or more by Appt TF: $$$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Shiraz, Chard, Merlot, Sauv, Blanc, Pinot Noir, Viognier. Notes: This is a celebration of Persian winery traditions, where much of winemaking began, before migrating to Europe. They have beautiful gift section, a great staff and the grounds are lovely. The building is described as a Persian dream and should not be missed. Some serious wines.
Dashe Cellars: Tasted at Family Wineries Dry Creek
Wines: Riesling, Zin, Merlot, Cab Sauv. www.dashecellars.com.
David Arthur Vineyards: 1521 Sage Canyon Rd. St. Helena
707.963.5190 www.davidarthur.com Hrs: by appointment TF: $$$
Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Blends. Notes: This is a very respected producer tucked up in the hills of Sage Canyon. They do a great, informative tasting.
David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery: 7485 Dry Creek Rd. Geyserville (Dry Creek) 707.433.9715 www.coffaro.com Hrs: 11-4 Tours by appt Fri 11 and 1 TF: $
Wines: Pinot Noir, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zin, Estate Cuvee.
Davis Family Vineyards: Tasted at Front Street Wineries Healdsburg (Northern Sonoma) Wines: Chard, Syrah, Zin, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Apple Brandy, Olive Oil. Page 181
De La Montanya Winery & Vineyards: 999 Foreman Ln. Healdsburg (Northern Sonoma)
707.433.3711 appt www.dlmwine.com Hrs: 11-4:30 Sat-Sun or by appt TF: $ CWP
Wines: Fumé Blanc, Viognier, Chard, Rosé, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Zin, Primitivo, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, Blends. Notes: This is a newer winery with a fun approach. Bocce Courts.
De Loach Vineyards: 1791 Olivet Rd. Santa Rosa (Russian River-Olivet Rd)
707.526.9111 www.deloachvineyards.com Hrs: 10-4:30 TF: $-$$ CWP Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Pinot Noir, Zin. Notes: The biggest of the Olivet Lane wineries, they are Biodynamic/Organic, have a nice picnic area, good tours and reserve tasting, a friendly, Sonoma casual staff. They make great wines that they offer in an intimate setting. Tours include barrel tasting at 10, 12 & 2.
de Lorimier Winery & Mosaic Vineyards: 2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville (Alexander Valley) 707.857.2000 www.delorimierwinery.com Hrs: 10:30-5:00 TF: $-$$ CWP Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Meritage, Merlot, Blends, Botrytised dessert wine called Lace. Under Mosaic label: Cab, Zin, Malbec, Sangiovese, Sauv Blanc, Chard, Merlot and Meritage.
Deerfield Ranch Winery: 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
707.833.5215 www.deerfieldranch.com Hrs: by appointment TF: $$$ Wines: Blends, Meritage, Cab, Chard, Dessert Wine, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauv Blanc, Syrah, Zin, Grapeseed Oil. Notes: They have had a long road making their winery accessible to the public due to county regulations, but some wonderful wines come out of their caves. Very high quality, Biodynamic/Organic wines poured in their stunning caves.
Del Dotto Estate Winery & Caves: 1445 St Helena Hwy (Rt 29) St. Helena
707.256.3332 www.DelDottoVineyards.com Hrs: 11-5 by appointment TF: $$-$$$$$. Page 143
Del Dotto Vineyards: 1055 Atlas Peak Rd. Napa
Wines: Cab Sau, Cab Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Sirah, Zin. Notes: Gallery, Tours,
Tastings, Caves. Notes: Their caves on Atlas Peak Road are some of the oldest in Napa, built by the architect of Inglenook and Greystone. Del Dotto takes a very hands on approach and tastings are by their style a tour. They love to show how various barrels influence the flavors of the wine. Both wineries, old and new are remarkable in their own ways. They wines are very popular and draw a lot of repeat visitors. Page 119
Deux Amis Wines: 1960 Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg (Dry Creek Valley)
707.431.7945 www.deuxamiswines.com Hrs: by appointment TF:$
Wines: Zin, Petite Sirah. Page 57
Diamond Oaks: 1595 Oakville Grade Oakville
707.948.3010 www.diamond-oaks.com Hrs: 10-5 TF: $$ Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cab Sauv. Notes: They are perched on the side of the hill above some very famous wineries, Harlan Estate, Far Niente and To Kalon. They have some of the best views of the Napa Valley so bring your camera. They are on a road that connects the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and they are just below the group of mansions that are the home of the actor Robin Williams. The staff is nice, the wines are better every year, and sourced from both there and Diamond Mountain in the northern part of the Valley, and they have a great picnic area. Bring a picnic too! Page 45
Domaine Carneros: 1240 Duhig Rd. Napa (Carneros)
707.257.0101 www.domainecarneros.com Hrs: 10-6 TF: $-$$$ Wines: Brut Cuvee, Brut Rosé, Le Reve Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir. Can be ordered by the glass. Notes: This destination winery is convenient to San Francisco. It is part of Taittinger (The French Champagne House) specializing in elegant Sparkling Wines. The building, which is wonderful, is based on their villa in France, with extensive patios & gorgeous tasting rooms. It is suitable for large groups, although it is a good idea to call ahead. Tastings are done sitting down either inside or outside on the patios with great views of Caneros. It may be the nature of pouring sparkling wines but they have one of the nicest tasting room staffs found in Napa. Page 127
Domaine Chandon: 1 California Dr. Yountville
707.944.2280 www.domainechandon.com Hrs: 10 - 6 TF: $-$$$ by the glass. Wines: Brut, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, Sparkling Chard, Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chard, Unoaked Pinot Noir Rosé, Unoaked Chard. Notes: They were the first of the European sparkling wine companies to invest in Napa, building a state of the art winery when the only local industry, other than a few wineries, was the military retirement home. The restaurant, Etoile, a very elegant place, is part of the property. Their patio is a great place to end the day, and being the only winery in Napa that includes a restaurant, their patio turns from a tasting room into a bar after a certain hour. They also offer small dishes along with their wines. Page 123
Domaine Danica Winery: 1960 Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg (Dry Creek Valley)
707.431.1902 Hrs: by appt shares bldg w/Wilson Winery TF:$ Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir . 57
Dominari: 210 Camino Oruga Napa 707.226.1600 www.dominari.com Hrs: by appointment in corporate park TF: $ Wines: Cab Sauv, Merlot. Page 117
Dry Creek Vineyard: 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd. Healdsburg (Dry Creek Valley)
707.433.1000 www.drycreekvineyard.com Hrs: 10:30 - 4:30 TF: $ - $$ CWP
Wines: Chenin Blanc, Fumé Blanc, Zin, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Meritage. Notes: One of the cool features of this winery is the photo gallery just as you enter. It shows many of the celebrity events that their wines have been poured at. Not bad for an up valley winery! Page 177
Duckhorn Vineyards: 3027 Silverado Trail N. St. Helena
707.963.7108 www.duckhorn.com Hrs: 10-4 by appointment TF: $$$ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Merlot, Cab Sauv. Notes: A wonderful sit-down tasting in their Craftsman-style mansion. The winery was sold in in 2008 but the family continues to manage the place. Page 159
Dunn Vineyards: 805 White Cottage Rd. N. Angwin (Howell Mountain)
707.965.3642 www.dunnvineyards.com Hrs: by appointment TF: PIE Wines: Cab Sauv. Notes: This is a family run winery on the top the Mountain. Randy Dunn was a pioneer for producing top quality wines there. Not open to the public but possibly to collectors. Page 197
Dutch Henry Winery: 4310 Silverado Trail Calistoga
707.942.5771 www.dutchhenry.com Hrs: 10-4:30 TF: $$ CWP Wines: Cab Sauv, Syrah, Argos, Zin, Pinot Noir, Cab Franc, Chard. Notes: Pet Friendly, small, relaxed, fun. Page 189
Dutcher Crossing Winery: 8533 Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg (Northern Sonoma)
707.431.2700 www.dutchercrossingwinery.com Hrs: 11-5 Tours & private groups by appt TF: $ Wines: Zin, Chard, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Port, Petite Sirah, Sauv Blanc. Notes: A very small, family winery that is charming and popular. Page 57
Dutton Goldfield: Tasted at the Balletto Vineyards (Russian River)
Wines: Pinot Noir, Chard, Zin. Page 55
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