Ralph & Lahni de Amicis, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco
Winery Directory Letter P Return to the Main Winery Directory Palmaz Vineyards: 4029 Hagen RoadNapa 707. 226.5587www.palmazvineyards.comHrs: by appointmentTF: $$$$$ Wines: Cab Sauv Blends, Riesling, Chard, Muscat CannelliNotes: One of the largest cave wineries in Napa. It is spectacular & family run and a great tasting experience.
Paloma Vineyard: 4013 Spring Mountain Rd.St. Helena(SpringMountain) 707.963.7504www.palomavineyards.comHrs: by appointmentTF: PIEWines: MerlotNotes: Great views and very steep vineyards.
Paoletti Vineyards: 4501 Silverado TrailCalistoga 777. 942.0689www.giannipaoletti.comHrs: By appointment10-5TF: $$with glass Wines: Bordeaux and Super Tuscan blends, Nero d’ Avola (Important Sicilian varietal, similar to a new world Shiraz) Rose of Sangiovese. Notes: Great building and caves with a distinctly Itlalian-style. They do a nice sit-down tasting.
Papapietro Perry: 4791 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.433.0422www.papapietroperry.comHrs: 11-4:30TF: $.Wines: Pinot Noir, Zin. Notes: They have their tasting room at the TimberCreekCenter with a number of other tasting rooms. They have a very loyal clientele and a fun tasting room.
Paradigm Winery: 683 Dwyer Rd.Oakville 707.944.1683www.paradigmwinery.comHrs: by appointmentMon-FriTF: PIEWines: Merlot, Cab Sauv, Zin, Cab FrancNotes: Tours w/Tasting scheduled for 11 and 2 . The sign at the beginning of Dwyer says, “No Wineries this Road”.
Paraduxx: 7257 Silverado TrailYountville 707.945.0890www.paraduxx.comHrs: 11 - 4 by appointmentTF: $$$ - $$$$ w/cheese plate. Wines: Bordeaux Blends, Cab/Zin, Rhone twist blend Notes: They do sit down tastings much like their sister winery Duckhorn. Their name means Pair of Ducks. Gardens.
Passalacqua Winery:3805 Lambert Bridge Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.433.5550www.passalacquawinery.comHrs: 11-5TF: $-$$Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Zin, Merlot, Cab SauvNotes: Gardens, picnic, ajewel & personal favorite. Small family winery at the heart of the Valley. Elegant and complex wines. They are near the Dry Creek Store. On a hot day the best picnic tables are down the hill under the arbors.
Patz & Hall Wine Co: 851 NapaValley Corporate Way Ste. ANapa 707.265.7700www.patzhall.comWed-Sun Hrs: 10-4 at the salon bar without appointment. Also, by appt seated tastings 10:30, 1 & 3. TF: $$$$Wines: Pinot Noir, Chard.
PejuProvince Winery: 8466 St Helena Hwy (Rt 29).Rutherford 707.963.3600 x 309www.peju.comHrs: 10 - 6TF: $- $$Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, French Colombard, Syrah, Merlot, Cab Franc, Zin, Cab Sauv, Blends. Notes: Architecture, ArtGallery, Gardens, Gifts. Guests are brought into the tasting in groups as space is available. On busy days be prepared to wait.
Peterson Family Winery: 4791 Dry Creek Rd. Bldg. #7Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.431.7568www.petersonwinery.comHrs: 11-4:30TF: $CWP Wines: Zin, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Syrah, Muscat Blanc, Carignane Blend. Petroni Vineyards: 990 Cavedale Rd.Sonoma 707.935.8311www.petronivineyards.comHrs: by appointment 10-4 M-Fr, 10-12 sat. TF: $$$Wines: Poggio Alla Pietra Brunello di Sonoma (Sangiovese Grosso), Cab Sauv, Syrah, Rosso di Sonoma, Chard and Sauv Blanc. Notes: Steep vineyards on the Maycamus mountains overlooking the valley of the Moon. Owned by Lorenzo Petroni, owner of San Francisco's iconic North Beach Restaurant. Their olive trees were shipped as sapplings from Tuscany.
Philip Staley Vineyards & Winery: Tasted at Family Wineries,(DryCreekValley) www.staleywines.com. Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir. Piña Cellars: 8060 Silverado TrailRutherford 707.738.9328www.pinacellars.comHrs: 10:00-4:30TF: $$Wines: Cab Sauv, 5 Cabs from 5 vineyards. Notes: A very small winery with very good wine. The family manages a long- time vineyard management company so they grow good grapes. Pine Ridge Winery: 5901 Silverado TrailNapa(Stag's Leap District) 707.944.8111www.pineridgewinery.comHrs: 10:30-4:30TF: $$Wines: Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Rosé, Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec, Cab Sauv. Notes: In it own pretty canyon convenient to many other good wineries.
Plumpjack Winery: 620 Oakville Cross Rd.Oakville 707.945.1220www.plumpjack.comHrs: 10-48 or more req appt.TF: $$-$$$Wines: Cab Sauv, Chard, MerlotNotes: Gifts. A popular, charming tasting room, excellent wines, friendly staff and a nice Gifts. The winery is just across the way from the tasting room.
PorterCreek Vineyards:8735 Westside Rd.Healdsburg(RussianRiverValley) 707.433.6321www.portercreekvineyards.comHrs: 11-48 people maxTF: $ Wines: Chard, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Carignane. Notes: Biodynamic/Organic. Prager Winery & Port Works: 1281 Lewelling Ln.St. Helena 707.963.7678www.pragerport.comHrs: 10:30-4:30Mon-SatTF: $Wines: Late Harvest Riesling, Petit Sirah, Port. Notes: Cozy, eccentric tasting room, popular & fun!!! Preston of Dry Creek: 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.433.3372www.prestonvineyards.comHrs: 11-4:308people maxTF: $CWPWines: Petite Sirah, Syrah, Sauv Blanc, Barbera, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignane, Rousanne, Viognier, Vin Gris, Blends, Olive Oil, OlivesNotes: Bocce, Gifts, Picnic, Bakery. Organic. Thebakery, olive oil and gracious grounds make a relaxed, friendly experience. Around the corner from Ferrari Carano.
PrideMountain Vineyards: 4026 Spring Mountain Rd.St. Helena(SpringMountain) 707.963.4949www.pridewines.comHrs: Tours & tastings by appointmentWed-Sat, Mon.TF: $$Wines: Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Viognier, Chard. Notes: Architecture, gifts, picnic, tours.At the top of SpringMountain, great wines, spectacular views,one of the best picnics around. Allow 25 minutes from downtown St Helena. Winding road. Go slow!
Provenance Vineyards: 1695 St Helena Hwy (Rt 29).St. Helena 707.968.3633www.provenancevineyards.comHrs: 10-4:30TF: $$ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Merlot, Cab Sauv, NV Port. Notes: A big spacious winery that is making some seriously good wines. They hace a nice gift section and social tasting room.
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