9 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Explore Napa and Sonoma's wine country in a luxury van on this full-day trip from San Francisco. With a small group limited to 14 participants and a local guide, learn about Napa and Sonoma's famous wine culture and view its stunning scenery. Enjoy a relaxing sit-down lunch at a Sonoma bistro, visit world-class wineries and enjoy a sparkling wine toast at one of Napa's top sparkling wine vineyards. Round-trip transportation from San Francisco hotels is included.
- Visit top wineries and sample vintage wines in their tasting rooms
- Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a bistro in Sonoma
- Wine tastings, lunch, and round-trip transport from San Francisco included
- Small-group tour ensures personal service
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Following pickup from your San Francisco hotel, board your luxury van for the ride to Sonoma's wine country. Along the way, relax and get to know your guide and intimate tour group of just 14 people.
Learn about the art and science of winemaking by visiting world-class Sonoma wineries. Tour the properties and visit their tasting and barrel rooms to sample some of the wines they make right on site.
At midday, head to Plaza Bistro in Sonoma for a gourmet lunch. Please see the Itinerary section below for a sample lunch menu.
After lunch, climb back aboard your van and enjoy a scenic ride through Napa's rolling hills to Domaine Chandon. There, find your reserved table and toast to your new friends and a great day of wine tasting with a glass of the winery's famous bubbly.
When your full-day tour concludes, enjoy a ride back to San Francisco and drop-off at your hotel.
Learn about the art and science of winemaking by visiting world-class Sonoma wineries. Tour the properties and visit their tasting and barrel rooms to sample some of the wines they make right on site.
At midday, head to Plaza Bistro in Sonoma for a gourmet lunch. Please see the Itinerary section below for a sample lunch menu.
After lunch, climb back aboard your van and enjoy a scenic ride through Napa's rolling hills to Domaine Chandon. There, find your reserved table and toast to your new friends and a great day of wine tasting with a glass of the winery's famous bubbly.
When your full-day tour concludes, enjoy a ride back to San Francisco and drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerary
We've been creating and delivering high quality small group tour experiences since 1978. Our Wine Country with Lunch Tour is designed to provide a broad overview of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Each of the three family-owned wineries we visit has a unique ambiance and approach to wine-making. The one thing they have in common is their passion for wine-making!
The first tasting will take place at Jacuzzi or Viansa.
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards - The founding family of Jacuzzi Hot Tubs built their winery to celebrate the long tradition of Tuscan wine estates. The building that houses Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is a tribute to the family's roots producing Italian style wines and premium olive oil. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice glass of wine and complimentary olive oil tasting.
Viansa - Idyllically situated at the summit of the Sonoma Valley, Viansa embodies the proud history of local family-owned winemaking. The legacy of Viansa dates back to 1896 when Samuele Sebastiani arrived from Tuscany and saved enough money laying cobblestone on the streets of San Francisco to purchase the vineyard property in 1904. Today, Samuele's grandchildren continue the tradition of sharing great wine and hospitality.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
The second tasting will take place at Cline Cellars or Homewood.
Cline Cellars - In 1989, Fred Cline purchased a 350-acre horse farm in Carneros and began planting Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Fred built Cline Cellars on a passion for winemaking rooted in respect for the land. Today the Cline family continues that tradition by offering great wines in a relaxed country setting.
Homewood - Dave Homewood is as close to a "one man show" as it gets. Dave's rustic winery is reminiscent of Wine Country thirty years ago when it was a collection of family owned-farms with a passion for wine-making.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Enjoy a relaxing seated lunch at a classic Sonoma bistro. Sonoma Plaza has done it all - Mexican military outpost, fleeting frontier republic, and Spanish Mission. Now a gorgeous historic landmark and "slow" cultural capital, Sonoma plaza radiates romance around every corner, café, and cobblestone.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
"Understated & Exceptional" are probably the two best words to describe the Napa Valley. More than 400 wineries dot the fertile soils of the Napa Valley, one of the world's premier wine growing regions and famous for its prized Cabernet Sauvignon. We take into the heart of the Napa Valley for an unforgettable Napa experience.
The third and final tasting will take place at Mondavi or Trefethen.
Mondavi - Robert Mondavi believed that the path to a gracious lifestyle leads through the appreciation of wine, food, and art. We invite you to experience the spirit of Robert Mondavi with an exclusive tour and tasting at the Robert Mondavi Winery - the preeminent destination in the Napa Valley.
Trefethen Family Vineyards - A gem dating back to 1886, Trefethen sits at the center of Napa's Oak Knoll District and produces some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in the world. Trefethen is a family owned and operated vineyard whose credo "One Family. One Estate. One Passion" is apparent in every sip.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
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- "Plan a whole day of it and wear comfortable shoes." See review
- "I highly recommend this tour to anyone, including families with children." See review
- "The group we were with was small and intimate (around 10 people total) and the lunch served was worth the money." See review
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