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Brewing Company. The wine cellar is extensive, with hand- coast fog rolls in. "Because cell phones don't work here," she picked varietals of more than 100 bottles from Sonoma, says, "there's never a ring tone to break the spell." Napa, Mendocino and Edna Valley and 80 fine wines from Overnight guests appreciate the unplugged nature of the restaurant's cellar reserve. Fifteen wines are sold by the the five waterfront cabins on the bay and seven water glass and service staff often visit North Bay wineries to learn view cabins on the hillside. All cabins on the non-smoking more about the wines they pour. property offer warm luxury—high thread count linens on "When our staff has that personal experience with the the beds, Persian rug-covered wooden floors with radiant winemakers they know what to offer customers," restaurant manager Dean Castelli said. "It's not only the relationship, it's interesting to know the winemakers and their personalities. There are some winemakers that are bold and make an impression and so do their wines. Then you heat, a wood burning "Because cell phones don't work here, there's never a ring tone to break the spell." have the winemakers whose personalities are understated and their wine is deep." Whenever possible, food and drink at Nick's Cove is sourced within 100 miles from the restaurant and the stove and bathrooms that feature claw foot tubs and marble countertops. Room televisions are tucked away to encourage that 'getaway atmosphere.' Nicolina is the most whimsical cottage on the waterfront. It's a former barge used to ship bales of hay that maintains its nautical charm. The 'captain's bed' is nestled in a custom wooden bucket frame. "While it didn't work out for Mr. Kuleto, we have the seafood complies with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood pleasure of his eye for detail," Grunt says as she runs Watch program promoting seafood sustainability. Fifty her hand along the bedframe. "He had a vision and we're percent of the oysters offered on its raw and cooked menu caretaking the passion and vision of the project." (and featuring the famous Nick's Cove barbecue oyster), come from Drake's Bay. The rest are raised in Tomales Bay. Neighbor Straus Family Creamery provides rich butter The water view cottages offer the same amenities but sit up and across from Highway One from the bay. Jerry's Cottage is named after a family member of a and Chef Perkins cooks with milk and cream from Clover previous owner who loved the cove and celebrated holidays Stornetta's organic dairy in Petaluma. there. This hunter's den is decorated with carved ducks and a General Manager Dena Grunt says the dining area is a serene haven to watch the sunset as the legendary California trophy deer over the fireplace mantle. The wraparound deck suits guests sipping hot morning coffee at sunrise or enjoying SUMMER 2013 • FLOURISH 45

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