What Grows In Contra Costa

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The^ Magazine & Guide For The Contra Costa County Wine Region
Wine...Oh!
May/June 2009
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What Grows In
Contra Costa...
CCC Wine Country Map • Reviews • Wine Pairings • Event Calendar
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Contents
...Does Not Stay In Contra Costa
page 4
Gadget Review
Wine Picnic Backpack
page 7
Wine Pairing @
A Spring Picnic
page 8
Oenophile
John & Kathleen Foster
page 11
Drink Up
Wine Reviews
page 12
Past CCC Wine Happenings
page 14
Wine...Oh!
Publisher: Aldo “Fruit Forward” Ghiozzi
Managing Editor: Alexandra “Pair It With...” Ghiozzi
Editor: Lawrence “Skip The Whites” Myers
Photography: DawnRae “Chardonnay” Pakin,
www.dawnraephotography.com, (925) 550-1311
Contributing Artist: Kristin McWeeney
Cover Photo: Picnic at Fenestra Winery in Livermore
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Future CCC Wine Happenings
Wine-related Event Calendar
page 16
www.buylocalca.org
www.cccwines.com
CCC Wine Country Map
page 17
Fiesta Salad
page 18
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...Does Not Stay
In Contra Costa
accorded little respect. They were often shipped crosscountry in railroad cars, blended with any other available grapes and ended up in jugs of table wine on the
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In recent years, the county’s grape crop has
become progressively more appreciated and sought
after. Specific Contra Costa vineyards now grace the
labels of wines made by some of the most prestigious
wineries and most respected wine regions.
One of the key figures in the turnaround was
Fred Cline, owner of Cline Cellars, and maternal grandson of Valeriano Jacuzzi (yes, that Jacuzzi), who
founded his winery in Oakley in 1982. By that time,
many of the old vineyards had already been sold to
housing developers. According to Sales and Land
Manager Dick Schingler, “We were located on the corner of Delta Road and Sellers; we had a trailer for tasting even though back then we didn’t get many visitors.”
The Cline guy welcomes wine lovers to their Sonoma tasting room.
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” may
be true, but what grows in Contra Costa County does
not always stay here. Vineyards have been planted
throughout the county for more than 100 years and
through the years some of those grapes have ended
up in wine made outside of the county.
In the 1880s vineyards were already established from Lamorinda in the west to Oakley in the
east. Before prohibition there were 15 family owned
wineries in the Grape Hill region of Martinez alone.
For much of that time Contra Costa grapes were
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Because the law at the time prohibited sales
and wine production on the same property, Cline
moved to Sonoma in 1991. Since then they have
added Director of Marketing Charene Beltramo, who
explained, “The opportunity to be at the gateway of
Sonoma wine country was a great opportunity <sic>,
but we kept making wines from our Oakley Ranch
vines because of the tremendous fruit.” Dick added
two reasons for the unique grapes, “One, the moisture
from the bay cools the vines at night, and two, the low
water table and sandy soil allow us to farm without irrigation – less water means more concentrated flavors.”
Many of their red wines, including their trademark
Zinfandels, come from grapes that were planted well
over 100 years ago.
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As Cline Cellars began growing in the 1980s,
another large winery then began using Contra Costa
grapes. Rosenblum Cellars began as a home winemaker and opened for business in 1978. They specialize in
Check out this sampling of wines from Contra Costa County grapes.
producing small lots of premium wine from single vineyards throughout California. After they moved into
their current Alameda location in 1987, there were
plans to open a second tasting room in East Contra
Costa. Though they finally settled in Healdsburg, they
continue to use grapes that garner critical praise from
Oakley, notably Planchon Vineyards Zinfandel and Pato
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Vineyards Petite Sirah.
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When it comes to high scores from tough critics, Turley has arguably brought the most fame to
Contra Costa grapes. Both their Duarte and Salvador
Zinfandel routinely receive scores from 92 to 94 from
Robert Parker. If you are not already on the waiting
list, bad news, the current retail price for a single bottle of 2006 Turley Salvador Zinfandel is in excess of
$120. John Grant describes the reason for this success simply, “We make wines with a sense of place
and time - no tricks, just natural and unfiltered, so we
need balanced fruit which only that vineyard provides.”
John finds another unique feature of those vineyards
in the fermentation tanks. “After the juice is removed,
there is a thick layer of Oakley sand in the bottom – I
have never seen anything like it.”
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Chris Doran (& daughter) from J.Doran Vineyards in Livermore
uses grapes from his home vineyard in Antioch.
Thomas Coyne Winery pours their CCC Mourvedre
at their Livermore tasting room.
In recent years, a new generation of small,
boutique wineries have sought out Contra Costa
grapes. Dennis Johns, owner of White Cottage Ranch
on Howell Mountain, used Lehrer Vineyards’ grapes for
his 2005 Syrah. As a consulting winemaker for Eagle
Eye Wines of Napa he also created a Syrah blend using
86% Contra Costa Syrah mixed with Napa Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Phil Long, winemaker and owner of Longevity
Wines in Livermore, got his start in his garage. “I started buying fruit as a home winemaker from two different vineyards in Contra Costa. Harry Newcomb's Syrah
and Frank's (Lehrer) Cab. To this day I still buy fruit
from Harry - prior to that, I had no idea of the quality
or quantity of fruit in the region.” The only added challenge to using fruit from these vineyards is the heat.
“We have to be extra careful about when to pick – the
brix can get away from you in a hurry,” Phil adds.
The recent success of Contra Costa wineries
and vintners has certainly been matched by an
increased respect given to the value of grapes grown
in the region. Charene from Cline Cellars said, “There
has definately been an increased consumer awareness
– especially the vines that are over 100 years old.”
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Dick summed up the change in perceptions,
“We used to have to put a map on the back of our
Four Whites and Five Reds to show people in New York
where the grapes came from.” As grapes from the
region become more recognized, Cline Cellars will
soon come full circle. Dick reported they intend to put
a tasting room in Oakley. “It is where we started and
there is enough winery development in the area to
make it work”.
By: Lawrence Myers
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Now, the big thing to remember with your picnic backpack purchase is the wine bottle cooler
option. Not all of the picnic backpacks come with this
and you have to make sure not to go without. Imagine
if you went to your favorite winery to have a incredible
picnic and, even though you bought a refreshing white
or rose, your picnic would be ruined if the wine got
warm sitting in the sun for too long.
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Wine Pairing @
A Spring Picnic
It is a beautiful spring weekend and you have
been trapped in the office all week long. What to do
for lunch? Restaurant…too formal, lunch at
home…too boring. How about you grab a couple
loaves of bread, some cheese, meat, and of course, a
bottle of wine to have a picnic. Wine…Oh! did just
These grapes are also used in Bloomfield’s Viognier
and Cana’s 2008 Bailey Viognier. This well-balanced,
golden colored Viognier was served slightly chilled and
was the perfect accompaniment to our simple picnic
fare.
that at one of our favorite wineries in the gorgeous
Livermore Valley.
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The possibilities for picnic food are endless. It
can be as simple as stopping off at the local deli and
grabbing a prepared sandwich, or packing a gourmet
feast of your own. We selected some baugettes,
proscuitto di Parma, salami and a selection of cheeses
and fruit. Naturally, a light, fruit-forward Rhone blend
would have worked well with our picnic food, too.
However, when the sun is out and it is nice and warm,
there is nothing like a chilled white to complement
your food.
Fenestra Winery, established in 1976, is a
friendly and delightful winery located in a century-old
buiding with picnic tables just outside next to a calming stream. After tasing their many varietals in the
charming tasting room, we selected a 2007 Viognier
with grapes from, where else, Contra Costa County. In
fact, the grapes come from Bloomfield Vineyards.
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you know what food you are having beforehand, so
going into the tasting room to find that perfect bottle is
a challenge. Most wineries are thrilled if you picnic at
their place, as long as you buy a bottle of their wine to
drink on the property.
Just across the road from Fenestra is Thomas
Coyne Winery. Their tasting room is housed in an
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Mourvedre with grapes sourced from Oakley. A rich
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John and Kathleen Foster love wine so much
they turned their backyard hill into a home vineyard
complete with Cabernet Savignon, Merlot and Syrah
vines. The vines were planted by John’s high school
buddy, who happens to run Diablo Vineyards. John
tends to the vines himself after work, calling it his
relaxation. He even convinced some neighbors to
plant a few vines and he cares for those as well.
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Kathleen’s love of
wine was influenced
by her Italian heritage and many trips
of Napa Valley bed
and breakfasts. “I
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that feeling here,”
said John as he
gazed at the steeply
terraced hillside.
There are stone
steps leading up the
hillside and a seating area where he
and Kathleen relax
and enjoy a glass of
CCC wine under
their olive tree.
“This started as a
fun little hobby and
now I am getting addicted,” John laughed. He recently
purchased a 55 gallon French oak barrel and is hoping
to produce his own vintage they will call Augusta Hill
Vineyard, after the name of their street. The Fosters’
love of wine is evident all over their beautiful Tuscanstyle home. Kathleen is also a local artist. She hand
paints glassware and has sold her work at local art and
wine festivals. Look for these two wine lovers to do big
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Drink Up
2007 Longevity Petite Sirah
www.longevitywines.com
Sight: Dark cherry, deepest
colored Petite Sirah seen out
of CCC. Swirls thickly in the
glass.
Smell: Smokey, not overyly
fruity. Some cherry, chocolate and spices were evident.
Taste: Outstanding lingering berry finish, bold and
fruity. Lovely smooth mouth feel.
Pairing: A grilled hangar steak would be divine with this
wonderful CCC Petite Sirah.
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2005 Eagle Eye Syrah
www.eagleeyewine.com
Sight: Eye-catching label promises 86%
CCC Syrah with 14% Zinfandel, but the
light burgundy color argues the reverse.
Smell: From the moment the cork is
pulled, waves of dark berries, cassis and
spice erupt from the glass.
Taste: A wine at its peak right now. Silky
mouth feel with blueberry and pepper. Light use of oak
creates a cranberry finish. After decanting the blueberry flavors recede and the cranberry begins to emerge.
Pairing: A delicate Syrah blend that would be ideal for
a smoked gouda cheese plate appetizer or a flourless
chocolate cake for dessert.
By: Lawrence Myers
Drink Up
2006 J. Doran
Vineyards Chardonnay
2007 Cline Live Oak Zinfandel
www.clinecellars.com
Sight: Bright and lively, reminiscent of
cran-raspberry juice cocktail. May even
take a quarter step towards rose.
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Sight: Slightly cloudy with the color
of limestone.
Smell: Heavy citrus accompanied by
a light mango and other tropical
fruits with a tinge of lemongrass.
Taste: Citrus follows throughout, similar to a New
Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Pairing: Philo dough stuffed with mushrooms and
cheese or a creamy scallop or shrimp dish.
Smell: Sweet, cherry-flavored cotton
candy followed by wisps of plum. Some
may argue for pepper, but that might
just be the 15.5% alcohol tingling your nose.
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Taste: Tart layers of pomegranate and spice lead to a
finish of almonds and dark chocolate. Still fragmented
a bit due to its youth – should be ready for late summer BBQ’s.
Pairing: Although Zinfandel is a classic pairing with
pasta, this bottle worked better with the
strawberry/rhubarb cobbler that followed for dessert.
By: Lawrence Myers
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Future CCC Wine Happenings
forbescs@gmail.com.
Get The Best CCC Event Information
At Our New Daily Updated Site:
Every Thursday
Half price bottles of wine. 2505 Sand
Creek Rd., Brentwood. (925) 513-4184.
Daily
Wine tasting 2pm-8:30pm. Tasting with
the winemakers on Friday and Saturday.
Crow Canyon Wine & Liquor, 3124 Crow
Canyon Pl., San Ramon. (925) 866-8484.
Every Thursday
Open Mic Night. 7pm-10pm. Corks Wine
Store, 411 Hartz Avenue, Suite GG,
Danville. (925) 362-0007.
events@corkswinestore.com.
Daily
Happy hour. 4pm-6pm. Corks Wine
Danville. (925) 362-0007.
Every Thursday & Saturday
Special event tastings. 7pm-10pm. Corks
Wine Store, 411 Hartz Avenue, Suite GG,
Danville. (925) 362-0007. events@corkswinestore.com.
Daily
No corkage fee with any bottle purchase
at Corks. The Peasant & The Pear, 267
Hartz Ave., Danville. (925) 820-6611.
www.thepeasantandthepear.com.
Every Thursday & Friday
Wine tasting. WineStyles, 2005 Crow
Canyon Place, San Ramon. (925) 8663518. www.winestyles.net/sanramon.
Every Saturday
Wine tasting. 3pm-5pm. Prima Vini Wine
Merchants, 1522 N. Main St., Walnut
Creek. (925) 945-1800.
www.primaristorante.com.
Every Saturday
Wine educational tasting. 1pm-4pm.
Tasting fee varies. The Vine At Bridges,
480 Hartz Ave., Danville. (925) 820-7210.
www.thevineatbridges.com.
Every Sunday
No corkage fee. Cavalli Ristorante & Wine
Bar, 1520 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut
Creek. (925) 287-1570.
www.cavalliristorante.com.
Every Tuesday
Bubbles & Bliss Champagne Tasting.
6pm-10pm. Bing Crosby’s Restaurant,
1342 Broadway Plaza,
Walnut Creek. (925) 939-2464.
www.bingcrosbysrestaurant.com.
Every Tuesday
Wine quiz night. The Vine At Bridges, 480
Every Saturday
Build your own flight night. $15. The
Vine At Bridges, 480 Hartz Ave., Danville.
(925) 820-7210.
Every Wednesday
Wine tasting 5:00pm-7:00pm. $5
per flight. Left Bank Brasserie, 60
Crescent Plaza, Pleasant Hill. (925) 2881222. www.leftbank.com.
Every Wednesday
Ladies night & live music. 6pm-close.
Corks Wine Store, 411 Hartz Avenue,
Suite GG, Danville. (925) 362-0007.
Every Wednesday
Free wine tasting. 5pm-6:30pm. Forbes
Mill Steakhouse, 200 Sycamore Valley
Road W., Danville. (925) 552-0505.
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Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Wine tasting. Thurs. & Fri. 5pm-7pm.
Sat. 2pm-5pm. Tasting charge varies.
Draegers, 4100 Blackhawk Plaza, Danville.
(925) 648-5845. bhwines@draegers.com.
Every Tuesday through Friday
Happy hour 4pm-7pm. $1 appetizers, $3
wine. Artisan Wine Lounge, 1633
Bonanza Street, Walnut Creek. (925) 2801633. www.artisanwl.com.
Every Thursday
Special tasting events. 5pm-9pm. Four
tastings for $10. Bella Vino, 3450 Camino
Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-1300.
www.bvino.com.
Every Thursday
Free dessert when you buy a bottle of
wine. Forbes Mill Steakhouse, 200
Sycamore Valley Road W., Danville. (925)
552-0505. forbescs@gmail.com.
Every Thursday
Wine tasting 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Ristorante Amoroma, 360 Park St.,
Moraga. (925) 377-7662.
www.amoroma1.com.
Every Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday & Saturday
Live music. 7pm-10pm. Corks Wine
Danville. (925) 362-0007.
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Wine tastings. $10 tasting fee. Thursday
5:30pm-7pm. Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm,
Saturday 2pm-5pm. WineStyles, 1532
Locust Street, Walnut Creek. (925) 906WINE (9463).
www.winestyles.net/walnutcreek.
Happy hour. Nibblers Eatery and Wine
Bar. 1922 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill.
(925) 944-0402.
www.nibblerseatery.com.
Music in the vineyards. 1pm-5pm.
Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour
Road, Brentwood, (925) 513-0769.
www.hannahnicolevineyards.com.
First Tuesday of Each Month
Wine club pick up party. 5pm-6pm. The
Vine At Bridges, 480 Hartz Ave., Danville.
(925) 820-7210.
July 10th, 11th & 12th,
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Brentwood CornFest. Downtown
Brentwood. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday
10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Contact
the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce,
(925) 634-334.
www.brentwoodchamber.com
Third Tuesday of Each Month
Wine seminar. The Vine At Bridges, 480
May 3rd & 4th, Sat. & Sun.
Clayton Art & Wine Festival. Downtown
Clayton. (925) 673-2210.
www.claytoncbca.org
June 20th & 21st, Sat. & Sun.
King of the County Barbecue Challenge.
Martinez Waterfront Park. 11am-8pm Sat.,
11am-6pm Sun. Martinez Chamber, (925)
228-2345. www.martinezchamber.com.
May 9th, Sat.
Moraga Community Faire. 11am-4pm.
Free. Rheem Valley Shopping Center on
Moraga Road, near Longs, Moraga. (925)
262-4277. elbeans@comcast.net.
August 16th, Sun.
Summer Wine Festival. 2pm-5pm. Price
TBA. St. Mary’s College Rheem Campus,
Corner of Rheem Blvd. and Moraga Rd.,
Moraga. (925) 631-4200.
alumni@stmarys-ca.edu.
May 9th, Sat.
The Wines of Contra Costa County. 3pm6pm. $25 by 5/1, $30 after 5/1. 2700 E.
Leland Rd., Pittsburg. (925) 439-2181
x3215. lwille@losmedanos.edu.
August 22nd, Sat.
Wine in the Bay. 4pm-8pm. $35.
Sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship for
the Byron Community Life Center. 5200
Byron Hot Springs, Byron. (925) 890-5255.
May 19th, Tues.
Taste of Lafayette. $45. Lafayette Plaza.
5:30pm-9pm. Lafayette Chamber of
Commerce, (925) 284-7404.
www.lafayettechamber.org
August 29th & 30th, Sat. & Sun.
Brentwood Art, Wine and Jazz Festival.
Brentwood City Park. 10am-6pm. (925)
513-4422.
brentwoodartsociety@yahoo.com.
www.brentwoodartwineandjazz.com
May 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st.,
Thurs, Fri, Sat. & Sun.
Contra Costa County Fair. Thursday &
Friday 12pm-11pm, Saturday & Sunday
11am-11pm. 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch,
(925) 757-4400.
www.contracostafair.com.
May 30th, Sat.
3rd Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting.
Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6740 Balfour
Road, Brentwood. Benefiting Special Kids
Foundation. Live music, silent auction,
souvenir glasses. $40 per person. (925)
513-0769.
www.hannahnicolevineyards.com
June 6th & 7th, Sat. & Sun.
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival.
Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos
Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 934-2007.
Free admission. Parking on site $5.00.
Free Shuttle from Shadelands.
www.walnut-creek.com
June 24th, Wed.
Walnut Creek Wine Walk. $25. 6pm-9pm.
WC Downtown Bus. Assn. (925) 933-6778.
www.walnutcreekdowntown.com.
Every Friday through Sunday
Wine tastings. $10 ($5 to wine club members). Fridays 5pm-8pm, Saturdays &
Sundays 2pm-5pm. Pleasant Hill Wine
Merchants, 2685 Pleasant Hill Rd.,
Pleasant Hill. (925) 939-9463.
June 26th, Fri.
Grgich Hills Winemakers Dinner. $99.
Duck Club at the Lafayette Park Hotel,
3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 6:30pm.
Reservations only. (925) 299-4319.
Every Monday through Friday
June 27th, Sat.
Sept. 12th & 13th, Sat. & Sun.
Pittsburg Seafood Festival. Marina in Old
Town Pittsburg. Zin contest. (925) 4327301. www.pittsburgchamber.org
Sept. 11th, 12th & 13th, Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Oakley Almond Festival. Featuring local
wines. (925) 634-9914.
www.oakleychamber.com
Sept. 16th, Wed.
Walnut Creek Wine Walk. $25. 6pm-9pm.
WC Downtown Bus. Assn. (925) 933-6778.
www.walnutcreekdowntown.com.
September 19th & 20th, Sat. & Sun.
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. Downtown
Lafayette. 10am-6pm. Contact the
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, (925)
284-7404. www.lafayettechamber.org.
October 5th, Mon.
Wine at the 19th hole. $79. 2pm-7pm.
Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver
Lake Dr., Danville.
invitation@womenoncourse.com.
October 10th & 11th, Sat. & Sun.
Pleasant Hill Art, Jazz and Wine Festival.
Along Crescent Drive in downtown
Pleasant Hill. (925) 687-0700.
www.pleasanthillchamber.com.
Please call ahead in case date, time, venue or
price may have changed!
Did we miss something wine-related in CCC?
email: wineoh@impressionsadv.net
CCC Wine Country Map
1.
Bloomfield Vineyards
(@ Brentwood’s CoCo County Wine Co.)
633 First Street
here
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-WINE (9463)
Wine Tasting: Free with bottle purchase.
Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-8pm; Friday
4pm-11pm; Saturday 11am-11pm
Retail Sales Available? Yes
Picnic Facilities Available? No
get w
ine...
9.
5.
here
New Departures Wine Co.
(Alhambra Valley Wine Co.)
6140 Alhambra Valley Road
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 366-8463
Wine Tasting: By appt. only
10. Sterling Albert Winery
150 Mason Circle, Suite J
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 219-2279
www.sawinery.com
Wine Tasting: $5, Saturday 12pm-5pm,
Sunday by appt.,
2.
Enos Wines
9000 Brentwood Blvd.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3900
www.enoswines.com
6.
Odisea Wine Co.
963 Redwood Drive
here
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 915-1662
www.odiseawineco.com
Retail Sales Available? Call
3.
Hannah Nicole Vineyards
6740 Balfour Road
Brentwood, CA 94513
here
(925) 513-0769
www.hannahnicolevineyards.com
Wine Tasting: Every Friday, 11am-3pm,
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1pm-5pm, $5 per
flight, includes glass, or by appt.
Picnic Facilities Available? Yes
7.
Olin Wines
975 Detroit Ave. Unit B
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 771-7107
www.olinwines.com
Wine Tasting: Saturday 12pm-4pm or by
appt. only
8.
4.
11. Tamayo Family Vineyards
2155 Elkins Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-8463
www.tamayofamilyvineyards.com
12. Viano Vineyards
150 Morello Avenue
here
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-6465
www.vianovineyards.com
Wine Tasting: Wednesday through
Monday, 9am-5pm
Picnic Facilities Available? Yes
Parkmon Vineyards
55 Laird Drive
!
Moraga, CA 94556
where
every
(925) 631-7980
www.parkmon.com
Happy Valley Cellars
1223 Upper Happy Valley Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-1243
www.happyvalleycellars.com
Shadowbrook Winery
3739 Shadowbrook Court
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 988-WINE (9463)
www.shadowbrookwinery.com
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Fiesta Salad
Lunch: Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice, cooled
1 cup cooked corn, cooled
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup diced radish
1/4 cup diced green onions
1/4 cup diced red onions
1/4 cup diced green or red
bell peppers
1 can black beans, drained
and rinsed
1 lime, juiced
2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients in large bowl and
refridgerate for at least 2 hours before
serving. Add more or less of the cumin
depending on your taste.
Serve at your picnic with the 2007
Fenestra Viognier.
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