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Waterstone Winery: 708 First Street Napa Tasting Room
707.265.8523 www.waterstonewines.com Hrs: 11-7 TF: $$ Wines: Merlot, Cab Sauv. Notes: They are located near the Oxbow market in downtown Napa. They make some very nice wines and the tasting room is elegant but comfortable. Page 135
Wellington Vineyards: 11600 Dunbar Rd. Glen Ellen (Sonoma Valley)
707.939.0708 www.wellingtonvineyards.com Hrs: 11-5 TF: $ Wines: Cab Sauv, Viognier, Merlot, Zin, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Roussanne, Marsanne, Rosé, Sauv Blanc, Port, Grenache, Chard Notes: This family-owned and run winery has a quaint tasting room, and they offer some unusual varietals, that are all well-made from organic grapes. Some nice gift items. As you walk in you pass some beautiful old vines. Page 105
Westwood: 11 E. Napa St. #3 Sonoma (On the Sonoma Plaza) Tasting Room
707.480.2251 cell www.westwoodwine.com Hrs: by appointment TF: $$ Wines: Pinot Noir, Syrah Notes: A small winery, fantastic wines, poured by the winemaker, John Kelly. If you are an enthusiast and collector, these wines are remarkable and beautifully crafted. John was a winemaking consultant for many years and the skill shows. Page 18
White Cottage Ranch Winery: 555 College Rd Angwin (Howell Mountain)
707.965.0516 www.WhiteCottageRanch.com Hrs: by appointment Wines: Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Sangiovese, Zin and Syrah. Notes: This may seem out of the way up on Howell Mountain, but it is worth the trip. Pretty, conference-style tasting room. Great property, all run by a family that has spent their life making wine, and it is clear in the flavors. Page 197
White Oak Vineyards: 7505 Highway 128; 208 Haydon St. Healdsburg (Alexander Valley)
707.433.8429 www.whiteoakwinery.com Hrs: 10-5 TF: $-$$ CWP Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Zin. Notes: Art Gallery, Tours. A charming tasting room, good wines and very convenient for a tour started in Napa. Page 59
Whitehall Lane Winery: 1563 St Helena Hwy (Rt 29). S. St. Helena
707.963.7035 www.whitehalllane.com Hrs: 11-5:45 TF: $$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Chard, Belmuscato Dessert Wine. Notes: A fun winery with a great staff and excellent wines. The very modern tasting room has a bit of a bar feel, but it allows diverse groups to mix. They are just completing an expansion, but it has not affected the tasting room. Page 153
William Harrison Vineyards: 1443 Silverado Trail St. Helena
707.963.8310 www.whwines.com Hrs: 11-5 Thur-Mon TF: $$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Chard, Blend. Notes: A slightly rustic and clearly eccentric tasting room for a winery family with a great story. The wines are very interesting and the location is great. Page 145
William Hill Estate: 1761 Atlas Peak Rd. Napa
707.265.3024 www.williamhillestate.com Hrs: 10-5 by appt instant Tours by appt.
TF: $$-$$$$$ Wines: Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Estate Meritage. Notes: This is a great site, with a picnic area under an arbor. The building is very dramatic and it has had several big owners. Currently it is owned by the Gallo family who has started investing in the Napa Valley. The wines are serious and well-made. Page 117
Williamson Wines, 134 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
707.473.0193 www.williamsonwines.com Hrs: 11-7ish TF:$-$$$$$ Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Malbec, Shiraz, Cab Sauv. Notes: Some of Sonoma's best wines, great food pairings, next to Oakville Market. Page 181
Wilson Winery: 1960 Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg (Dry Creek Valley)
707.433.4355 www.wilsonwinery.com Hrs: 11-5 TF: $-$$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Zin, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah. Notes: In terms of team spirit and winemaking skill Wilson is a star. The outside of the building looks more like a barn than a winery, but do not be fooled. They produce some seriously good wines and pour them with style and enthusiasm. Everyone leaves Wilson with a smile, and it's not just from drinking too much, good management, great team work and fun. Page 57
Work Vineyard: 3190 Highway 128 Calistoga
707.942.0251 www.workvineyard.com Hrs: by appointment TF: $$ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Zin, Cab Sauv. Notes: One of Napa's only single vineyard Sauv Blancs. They are gradually adding a Pinot Noir from their Sonoma Mountain Vineyards. Page 191
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