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Your day starts with a complimentary pickup at your Fisherman's Wharf or Downtown area hotel in our comfortable air-conditioned 14-passenger van, ensuring a smaller group and more personalized experience. We'll start out by crossing the world famous Golden Gate Bridge on our way to Napa Valley and Sonoma. The Northern California Wine Country is truly beautiful and this tour is great for those who enjoy the outdoors, families, those looking for a romantic excursion and of course it's perfect for wine lovers!
On this deliciously educational tour your guide will share with you:
- The history of wine and how wine is made.
- The correct way to taste wine like a professional sommelier.
- Learn about wine paring with foods, which wines bring out the flavors in your favorite dishes.
- Find out what makes California wine different from wines from around the world.
Wineries Visited on this tour:
(Please note this tour visits 2 to 3 wineries depending on timing and the stops do change - the wineries listed below are our most popular stops)
Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace:
Founded in 1890 by Sam and Vicki Sebastiani, Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace is a destination winery in the Carneros grape-growing region at the entrance to Sonoma Valley's Wine Country.
Sonoma Square:
Enjoy cheese tasting at Vella Cheese Factory and Sonoma Jack Cheese Factory and see General Vallejo's historic home and buildings.
Domaine Carneros:
In the heart of the Carneros appellation, stands a majestic chateau, which houses Domaine Carneros winery. The chateau is considered one of the most beautiful wineries in North America.
Kirkland Ranch Winery:
At the Kirkland Ranch Winery, you'll find an unpretentious and down-to-earth operation. Enjoy excellent wines while spending time in front of the fireplaces or on the veranda overlooking Jamieson Canyon.
Cline Cellars Vineyard:
Located on a 350-Acre Estate in the Caneros District of Sonoma County best known for its zinfandel and distinctive rhone-style wines.
Homewood Winery:
This smaller boutique winery limits it's annual production to only 3,000 cases. Originally a home vineyard operation you'll enjoy the smaller "family feel" of this winery.
Most wine tasting is included (at least one free tasting stop on every tour) on this tour and we schedule plenty of time to stop for lunch so bring your cameras, and your appetite because this is one unforgettable "must do" San Francisco Experience.
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