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Of the luxury hotels and resorts in Sonoma Valley
and neighboring Napa Valley, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
is the ultimate Wine Country destination oasis with luxury
spa, championship golf course and two award winning restaurants.
We are honored that the inn has created a special
Deerfield suite which features a complementary bottle of our
wine, signed by the winemaker and a display of artwork by
our favorite artist Fred Parker. We recommend that you request
this special suite for your next visit to Sonoma Valley.
THE FAIRMONT
SONOMA MISSION INN & SPA
P.O. Box 1447
100 Boyes Blvd.
Sonoma, California, 95476
Toll Free: 1(866)540-4499
http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma
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The Gaige House features Asian-inspired ambiance
combined with modern luxury. Nestled along Glen Ellen's peaceful
winding road,only a few miles from the winery, the Gaige House
is a wine country hotel renowned for its picturesque setting,
impeccable service, and unique luxury.
A variety of sanctuaries exist on the three lush acres, ranging
from thoughtful foliage-lined pathways along Calabazas Creek
to private suites reflecting Zen-inspired design. The Gaige
House offers 23 luxurious guestrooms and suites. Eight new
Zen suites feature granite soaking tubs and private Japanese
gardens perfect for in-suite spa treatments.
Log on to their web site and enter "Inner Circle"
into the box titled: "Promo/Corp Code" for Deerfield
related discounts.
THE GAIGE HOUSE
13540 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, California, 95442
Toll Free: 1(800)935-0237
http://www.gaigehouse.com/
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Our of Resident Artist, Fred Parker has provided artwork
for the winery in many forms including his remarkable painting
of Sonoma Mountain depicting the scene which inspired the
winery's logo. His studio/gallery is located less than a mile
from the winery and can be a welcomed extension to any visit
to Deerfield.
Several of his artworks are available on our
web site shopping cart and in our tasting room. To support
a good cause, 30% of all art purchases are donated to the
non-profit organization responsible for care of the winery's
front door — the Kenwood marsh and wetlands.
PARKER FINE ART
8467 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, California 95452
(707) 833-2602
http://www.parkerfineart.com/
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The History of Wine
Wine has been a popular beverage of mankind for thousands of years. Our natural fondness of this drink stems from the wonderful taste, its nutritious properties and not least its psychotropic (intoxicating) effects.
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Phylloxera
Learn about Phylloxera, the bug that almost killed the wine industry.
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Wine Cave Review
One of the “Must Do” experiences of wine tasting is venturing into a wine cave. Priority Wine Pass provides custom, personalized tasting itineraries for its clients, and has a review of Deerfield's own wine cave on their blog. You can read it here:
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Tasting Wine Guide
Written by certified wine educators, this wine tasting course presents practical topics that can help you better understand and enjoy wine.
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All drivers are certified Sommeliers and teach you about wine as the day progresses. Tours are done in Ford Expeditions with comfortable leather seating and water on ice. Max Napa Tours will happily pick you up at your hotel in San Francisco or wine country and spend the day visiting wineries.
Max Napa Tours
(415) 523-7814
www.maxnapatours.com
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The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance was formed
in 1992 by merging the Sonoma Valley Vintners Association
and the Sonoma Valley Grape Growers Association. Because it
is a collaboration of vintners and growers, it is a unique
organization that shares a mission to promote Sonoma Valley
wines and grapes, support cooperation and collaboration among
Valley vintners and growers, and develop community awareness
of the industry and its contributions to the unique lifestyle
in Sonoma Valley.
SONOMA VALLEY VINTNERS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE
783 Broadway
Sonoma, California 95476
(707) 935-0803
http://www.sonomavalleywine.com/
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Hotel Chauvet was originally built in 1906 and celebrated
its centennial with a spectacular restoration and renovation.
The result is a historic landmark building with six luxurious
vacation rentals, rejuvenated with locally made brick and
reappointed by craftsmen, while upscale interior and state-of-the
art amenities have been added. The lodging experience at The
Chauvet is truly unique! The project won the Award Of Excellence
from Sonoma League For Historic Preservation in 2007.
HOTEL CHAUVET
13756 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, California 95442
Contact Glenelly Properties
(707) 996-6720
http://www.chauvetcondominium.com/
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SONOMA FLOWERS: A full service florist specializing in unique designs for all occasions. Friends of Deerfield who have been serving the California Wine Country since 1996 with beautiful arrangements, reliable service and affordable prices. If you need flowers for any occasion, we encourage you to use Sonoma Flowers.
SONOMA FLOWERS
20680 Broadway
Sonoma, California 95476
(707) 996-1696
http://sonomaflowers.com/
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PATRICE WARD: One of our favorite photographers. After a
recent visit to Deerfield, Patrice went wild with his camera.
Later, he donated several of his remarkable images to us for
use as we saw fit. We have been able to use several throughout
the web site, as well as, in our flyers and publications.
We appreciate his generosity and would encourage your visit
to his web site.
http://www.patriceward.net
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THE CELLAR RAT: I am Addison Rex and I am a cellar rat located
at the bottom of the winery food chain. But just like the
food chain of Mother Nature, us little guys are indispensable.
Most people love to romanticize winemaking but the fact is
that a lot of it is dirty, sticky, and repetitive. Somebody
has to do the tough jobs of cleaning the barrels and tanks,
doing all of the daily tasks that a quality wine requires.
And all of the hard work that goes into making a bottle of
wine is, at the end of the day, what really gives a wine its
character. Visit my site and see what I mean.
The
Cellar Rat web site
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