Baldacci Family Vineyards

Come enjoy live music featuring the Wasted Rangers (from 11:00-3:00) while sipping on our delicious Stags Leap District wines paired with some surprises off the BBQ! Tom and Brenda will be cooking and we will be in the cave with the wine thief! The Baldacci Staff will be pouring our 2008 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon and our newest wine the IV Sons Fraternity! For more information please call the winery at 707-944-9261.

Chimney Rock Winery

V2V guests are invited to join winemaker Elizabeth Vianna for a very special afternoon of "Insider Access" at Chimney Rock Winery. Between the hours of 11am and 3pm, we'll gather at a special site on the grounds to share barrel samples of the rarely shown 2010 vintage. Additionally, enjoy a variety of savory hors d'oeuvres designed and presented by Chef Melanie Ryan.

Cliff Lede Vineyards

We look forward to welcoming you to Cliff Lede Vineyards, where V2V guests will be given exclusive access to the winery from 11am to 4pm. You will be able to enjoy our pre-release of the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc and 2009 Rock Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinnamon Rhapsody! We will also be featuring our 2009 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon and nearly sold-out 2008 Poetry. Savor creative food pairings by local food truck, Mark's The Spot, while mingling with Cliff Lede Vineyards President, Jack Bittner and Assistant Winemaker, Jason Moulton. Come and enjoy rockin' wine and stellar views!

Clos Du Val

Sit, sip and nibble like a champion at Clos Du Val's third annual 'Breakfast of Champions.' They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day so leap out of bed and into the V2V festivities with the 'Breakfast of Champions', the early-bird open-house at Clos Du Val Winery. We know there's a lot to do and see, so we're opening up at 8:30 to ensure you are properly fueled for the day. The event will feature special wines pulled from our championship cellar paired with gourmet breakfast nibbles from 8:30-noon followed by light wine and cheese pairings the remainder of the day — so get there early for the best experience!

Hartwell Vineyards

Join Blanca and Bob Hartwell for opulent, Bordeaux-inspired estate cabernets and an unparalleled view of the entire Stags Leap District. Perched atop of famed Wappo Hill with its rare southern exposure, Hartwell Estate Vineyards produces wine from estate grown grapes are planted and harvested in small blocks according to the specific "terroir" along the hillside. This year, the Hartwell's will team up with renowned baker Mike 'The Bejkr' Zakowski, who will be firing up flat bread pizzetas in his portable wood-fired, rammed-earth oven. Mike dresses his artisan flatbread with delectable vegetables and herbs grown in his home garden and cheeses sourced from local purveyors. Winemaker Benoit Touquette and resident sommeliers David Robbins and Paul Kamian will be on hand drink, eat and be merry!

Ilsley Vineyards

At Ilsley Vineyards, the label of "family winery" isn't a marketing strategy it's a way of life. After 57 years of growing grapes in the Stags Leap District, the fourth generation is coming onboard to continue the family traditions. Once a year, Ilsley Vineyards is open to the public. Please come by and meet the Ilsley family and enjoy the history as you sip very limited production wines. We will be pouring our single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, our Seis Primas blend and something from the cellar. We also enjoy food, so Chef Ron will be preparing pulled pork sliders with a cherry chipotle sauce. The Seis Primas will also be serving their special cookies. Join us!

Lindstrom Wines

Please join us for a unique tasting opportunity at Lindstrom Wines, rarely open to the Public. Vintners Greg and Carol Lindstrom are delighted to welcome you to their stunning vineyard tasting venue overlooking the Stags Leap palisade. Taste the critically acclaimed, limited production Lindstrom Estate Cabernets along with gourmet paella by Gerard's Paella. We look forward to sharing our wine with you!

Malk Family Vineyards

V2V is the one time each year that we open our home for tastings. Nancy and I, together with our highly acclaimed winemaker, Robbie Meyer, will be on hand to welcome you. Malk Family Vineyards is the smallest producer of hand-crafted wine in the District. On this day, we will be pouring our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, which many consider to be our best vintage yet, as well as our yet-to-be-released 2011 Sauvignon Blanc. Please join us under the beautiful Palisades on our deck, from which you will enjoy the magnificent, tranquil views of the valley floor. Relax with other valued friends tasting our wines, while savoring vintage cheese and fresh berries in season. As always, Tres Classiques will be doing a tasting of their infused olive oils and vinegars.

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Mingle with other V2V guests and winemaker Michael Beaulac in our beautiful estate gardens while enjoying current release and specially-selected library wines paired with small bites. In addition, we invite you to join us for an intimate look at what makes the Stags Leap District unique. At 11:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm, we will offer special seatings of our new 5 x 5 Tasting, an in-depth look at our home, Stags Leap District, alongside wines crafted from our estate vineyards in Oakville, Rutherford, Howell Mountain and Carneros. Savor five wines-- a reflection of our estate vineyards across five of Napa Valley's renowned appellations-- paired with five gourmet samplings designed by Winery Chef Janet Sheehan.

Please call 800.575.9777 or e-mail concierge@pineridgewine.com to reserve your spot for this exclusive experience. (a $95 value, complimentary to V2V guests)

Regusci Winery

Regusci Ranch and Winery looks forward to welcoming Vineyard to Vintner guests for a day (11:00am to 3:00pm) of cuisine, classic Stags Leap District wines and warm hospitality. Regusci Ranch is one of the older properties in the district and includes a historic gravity flow winery building. Guests will enjoy food prepared by winery Chef Angel Perez, tasting the current release wines and sampling future wines directly from the barrel, all within the 1870's era winery. The Regusci family and Ranch staff look forward to welcoming guests and sharing the family's rich farming heritage within the Napa Valley.

Robinson Family Vineyards

Robinson Family Vineyards welcomes you to enjoy a memorable afternoon mingling with friends, sampling our 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 1971 our family has enjoyed farming our vineyards and we would love to share our history with you. Please join us at our boutique tasting room or atop our beautiful patio and lawn area for some library wines as well. And of course we will have our outdoor brick pizza oven roaring to go with fabulous pizza followed by Jenn's cupcakes drizzled with her famous chocolate and caramel wine sauce. Oooh La-La!!!!!

Shafer Vineyards

Shafer welcomes you to a tasting of two of their Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignons, the 2008 One Point Five, which is a newly released wine, and 2003 Hillside Select, which we will pull from our library especially for V2V guests. Throughout the day John Shafer, Doug Shafer and Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez will be on hand to host the event.

Silverado Vineyards

Silverado Vineyards V2V Wine & Cheese Celebration
Silverado Vineyards is excited to announce a wine and cheese pairing planned by Napa's own Janet Fletcher for the Vineyard to Vintner celebration on Saturday, April 28th; with two seating times - 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM hosted by winemaker, Jon Emmerich and General Manager, Russ Weis.

Janet is the weekly cheese columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and the author of two best-selling books on cheese: Cheese & Wine and The Cheese Course. She also teaches cheese-appreciation classes around the country. On that Saturday we will serve cheeses selected by Janet to accompany the 2002, 2008 and (unreleased) 2010 SOLO Cabernet Sauvignon.

Space is limited so please call (707) 259-6617 to make reservations.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

We are happy to invite you to our annual V2V open house. You will sample our current release of FAY Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a special selection from our wine library while perched above the historic Stag's Leap Wine Cellars FAY Vineyard. Enjoy delicious wine, savory food and live music while visiting with members of our winemaking team.

Stags' Leap Winery

V2V guests are invited to join us on the Manor House porch for an afternoon of leisure—enjoying the Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirahs and Cantinetta Tra Vigne Pizzas. Pizzas will be served from Noon to 2:30pm. However, we will open our first bottles of the newly released 2011 Viognier and Amparo Rosé at 11:00am. Special V2V pricing will be extend to guests and wine club members.

Established in 1893, Stags' Leap Winery is one of the oldest wine estates within the acclaimed Stags Leap district, continually producing wines expressive of its unique terroir. With an enduring wine making philosophy of minimal intervention, and by using the finest grapes from our own 85-acre vineyard and from quality-focused growers, Stags' Leap wines embody a natural balance, exhibiting both intensity and finesse.

Steltzner Vineyards

Join Steltzner Vineyards where we began over 40 years ago beneath the Stags Leap District Palisades, for a V2V exclusive event. We have closed the tasting room and moved locations so we are out of the caves into the vineyards here in the Stags Leap District. Meander down the back roads and tucked between Malk Family and Robinson Family you will find Steltzner Vineyards Poolside. Over looking our 30 acre Estate, taste our newest releases, meet our family and nibble some delicious lamb cooked Argentinean style. Tasting will include our 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Sangiovese, and our 2008 Estate "Pool Block" Cabernet Sauvignon. Stroll the vineyards, peek in our garden and enjoy the view from 11:00am-4:00pm.

Taylor Family Vineyards

Visit with Pat and Jerry Taylor, Sandy Taylor-Carlson, Phil Carlson and Mike Taylor while sipping the family inspired, limited production, and award-winning wines. Sample artisan crafted desserts and confections that have been thoughtfully prepared and paired with wines from the cellar. V2V will mark the release of the 2007 Stags Leap District Cabernet and to celebrate the day, winemaker Gustavo Brambila will be on hand to answer questions about "Bottle Shock!"

Terlato Family Vineyards

Experience the brand created by the Owners of Chimney Rock Winery. Between the hours of 11am and 3pm we invite you to meet Terlato Family Vineyards' Vice President of Winemaking Doug Fletcher and savor this small production Stags Leap District Gem.