X0101 4 2003-05-08 0 0000102588 SONOMAWEST HOLDINGS INC SWHI 0001207106 STAPLETON CRAIG R 0 0 1 0 Common Stock 2003-05-08 4 P 0 200 6.00 A 342480 D Of the total 342,480 shares listed, the reporting person disclaims ownership of 26,693 shares which are owned by the reporting person's wife, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ Roger S. Mertz, Attorney-in-Fact for Craig R. Stapleton 2003-05-09