Wine Lover's Luxury Wine Country Tour

Wine Lover's Luxury Wine Country Tour

Calling all wine lovers! This semi private small-group day trip from San Francisco to Napa and Sonoma takes you to some of California’s most renowned wineries. Visit up to 4 boutique wineries and learn about the differences between varietals from your knowledgeable guide and local wine industry experts. You’ll travel through Northern California’s picturesque appellations, like Stags Leap, Rutherford, St. Helena and Glen Ellen, as well as enjoy a complimentary picnic lunch at one of the wineries

Itinerary
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Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Bay is a shallow estuary in the US state of California. It is surrounded by a contiguous region known as the San Francisco Bay Area (often simply "the Bay Area"), and is dominated by the large cities of San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland.

Pass By: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Pass By: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002

The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there.

Pass By: Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94129

The Presidio, a 1,500-acre park on a former military post, is a major outdoor recreation hub. It has forested areas, miles of trails, a golf course and scenic overlooks.

Pass By: Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476-9786

Sonoma Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway and Infineon Raceway is a 2.52-mile (4.06 km) road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains in Sonoma, California, USA.

Pass By: Sonoma Valley, Highway 12, Sonoma, CA

Sonoma Valley is a valley located in southeastern Sonoma County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known as the birthplace of the California wine industry, the valley is home to some of the earliest vineyards and wineries in the state, some of which survived the phylloxera epidemic of the 1870s and the impact of prohibition in the early 20th century. Today, the valley's wines are protected by the US Federal Government's Sonoma Valley and Carneros AVAs (or American Viticultural Areas).

Stop At: Domaine Chandon, 1 California Dr 1 California Dr., 94599, Yountville, Napa Valley, California, Yountville, CA 94599-1426

Domaine Chandon is a winery located in Napa Valley in the town of Yountville, California. Established in 1973 by Moët et Chandon, by businessman John Wright and was the first French-owned sparkling wine producer in Napa Valley.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Viansa Sonoma, 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476-9222

Founded by Sam and Vicki Sebastiani, Viansa (from Vicki and Sam) has the experience of three generations of winemaking put into every bottle wine, most of which are sold exclusively at the winery. In addition, the Old-World Tuscan style winery offers a delicious variety of gourmet foods that can be sampled in conjunction with their refined wine to make an unforgettable experience. A whole new level of flavor and taste are discovered when mixing special foods with special wines.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nicholson Ranch, 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-2800

Ramona Nicholson began to plant vineyards in 1996 and the first wine harvested was in 2000. This family-owned winery is located in the southern foothills of Sonoma Valley and is well-known its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They use sustainable farming practices, such as dry farming. Nicholson Ranch uses a five-level, gravity-flow system to product the highest quality wines possible.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen, CA 95422

The winery’s 55-acre Olive Hill Estate Vineyard sits over natural underground hot springs that warm the soil, creating a naturally frost-free environment throughout the growing season. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the vineyard, but you’ll also find Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. B.R. Cohn manufactures specialty olive oils that are available for tasting.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Etude Winery, 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, CA 94559-9738

Etude Wines is known for its 37 year legacy of high quality Pinot Noirs that deliver the best of the old and new world style and winemaking techniques.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, 23555 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476-9285

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards is the gateway to Sonoma Wine Country and was recommended in the National Geographic Best Trips of 2012 list. From their Vista Terrace, there are spectacular views of Carneros vineyards and estate olive trees. The award-winning oil made from these olives is sold exclusively in the tasting room.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dutch Henry Winery, 4310 Silverado Trl, Calistoga, CA 94515-9603

Dutch Henry Winery specializes in handcrafted wines. Bordeaux varietals dominate but other varietals include an estate Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Argos (Bordeaux Blend) and a dry Rose.

Duration: 45 minutes