Wine, Woods and Waves Tour
Wine, Woods and Waves! What could be more fun than a scenic ride through the world-famous Russian River Valley as we head west towards Gary Farrell Winery, the Korbel Deli for lunch, Armstrong Woods for a “forest bath” and then finish off with a drive down Highway One on the Sonoma Coast? Not Too Much!
The Drive
Originating in either the City of Sonoma or at your location in Sonoma County, this full-day sightseeing tour travels approximately 100 miles on beautiful Sonoma County backroads as we wind our way through the Sonoma Valley to the City of Santa Rosa and then westward out to the Pinot Noir capital of the world, the Russian River Valley.
The Wine
We’ll be stopping at Gary Farrell Winery to enjoy the most amazing view available in the Russian River Valley – enjoy award winning wines while looking out over huge Redwood Trees and the premier pinot noir growing region.
Of course, if there's another Russian River Valley winery you'd prefer to visit, just let us know and we'll take you there!
The Lunch
As we continue heading west we will stop for our lunch at the Korbel Cellars where you can enjoy fabulous food and sparkling wine before we continue our journey.
The Woods
Armstrong Woods State Park in Guerneville is home to some of the largest and tallest Redwoods in California. Spend about an hour ‘forest bathing’ as you stroll through the Park on easy to navigate trails.
The Waves
When we burst out of the Redwoods and into the sunshine and California Coast be prepared for the significant temperature change as the view shifts from woods to Waves.
We will stop at Goat Rock State Beach at the north end of the Sonoma Coast on Highway One so you can dip your toes in the (very cold) Pacific and then we’ll head south down the Highway until we reach Bodega Head where you’ll have commanding views of the might Pacific Ocean and the spectacular Sonoma Coast!
A Full Day Tour
This is a 6 to 7 hour day trip depending on the origination point; we provide water and you’re welcome to bring snacks and beverages to consume on board. To Book this tour please call 707-386-9859 or visit our Booking Page and indicate you’re interested in the Wine, Woods and Waves Tour! Maximum Group size is 14.
Food and Wine are not include in the fare, however, you're welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages on board!
TCP, Seller of Travel and TCRC Numbers
TCP, Seller of Travel and TCPC Numbers, why are they important? They are ways Consumers can validate the Wine Tour Company they’re using is registered, licensed and insured to operate in California.
Wine Tour Operator Regulation and Authorization in California
Wine Tour Operators (WTO) are Authorized by the Secretary of State’s office and regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) office. A WTO must have a Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation (TCRC) number [which is required to receive an operating certificate from the Secretary of State], a Seller of Travel number from the Secretary of State and a Transportation Charter Passenger (TCP) number, which is issued by the CPUC.
Transportation Charter Passenger Number
The importance of a TCP number can not be understated. This is the number found on the left rear and right front of licensed and insured Wine Tour vehicles, like Limos, Tour Vans and Sedans.
If the vehicle does not have a TCP number on it, you are riding in an unlicensed and (potentially) uninsured, personal car, not an inspected and licensed commercial vehicle.
Seller of Travel Number
In California, if a WTO offers any type of tours they must be a registered ‘Seller of Travel with the California Secretary of State’s office. The Seller of Travel number is the office certification for a WTO that they are licensed and insured.
WTO’s are required to hold commercial vehicle insurance, a business liability insurance plan and have a drug and alcohol testing lab partner before they can be issued a Seller of Travel permit.
Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation Number
While the TCRC number isn’t visible on most WTO websites, it IS required. You can always ask a representative of the Tour Agency to verify they have a TCRC number. This is the number which a consumer will use to file a dispute against the Tour operator.
If the operator doesn’t have a TCRC number, it means they haven’t paid into the insurance pool designated to handle dispute refunds. This means, if you have a dispute with your WTO, you might not have any legal recourse.
Protect Yourself, Use Licensed WTO’s
It should be easy to see TCP and Seller of Travel numbers on WTO websites – at Old Vine Wine Tours we publish our numbers at the bottom of each page!
Some “bargain” priced tour operators offer their prices because they DON’T have a TCP number or aren’t licensed as a Seller of Travel. While it might be tempting to seek out a lower price for your important event, wine tour day or celebration, it’s better to work with companies who are, in fact, licensed, insured and regulated!
Next Steps
To Book your next Wine Tour, Company Outing, Family Event or Celebration, call Old Vine Wine Tours at 707-386-9859, send an email to events@happytravelerstours.com or visit our Booking Page and complete our Contact Form.
A Bright and Bubbly Bridal Event
Postponed events and celebrations from the pandemic are on the rise as more people feel comfortable traveling again. This year, we’ve noticed a huge increase in bachelorette and bridal celebrations. Searching for a unique yet exciting theme for a bachelorette party? How about a Bubbly Bridal Event!
Old Vine Wine Tours concierge service is fully prepared to guide you through the Wine Country, whether you're traveling for the day or the entire weekend.
Toast to the Bride in "The Castle of Love"
Castello Di Amorosa, The Castle of Love, is an authentically-styled 13th century Tuscan castle winery in the Napa Valley. Castello di Amorosa is nestled in the western hills just minutes from Calistoga. The location offers guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Tours typically include roaming access of the two main levels. Access to the Courtyard, Truncated tower, Chapel, Great Hall, Knights Hall, Main Tasting Room, and Gift shop.
Horsin' Around at Tamber Bey
Tamber Bey invites guests to their family-owned winery and ranch in Calistoga, California, a unique winery destination that combines their passion for wine and horses in a spectacular equestrian setting. The location offers a spacious outdoor setting, and well-trained, experienced staff offering exceptional experiences. Savor the wine, visit with the horses, and have a great time! Tamber Bey offers something for everyone.
See the Jade Lake at Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena features a stone castle built into the hillside overlooking the Chinese gardens of Jade Lake, and vineyards that reach to the base of Mt. St. Helena. In the spring, the property is filled with colorful flowers blooming in their courtyard.
Chateau Montelena gained its notoriety when the winery made history in 1976 when against all odds, beat French wines in a blind tasting in Paris, France.
Now What? A Bubbly Bridal Event!
Celebrate your engagement or Bachelorette this year in the Valley! Get drunk on love at Castello Di Amorosa, take in the equestrian beauty of Tamber Bey, or enjoy the relaxation of a tasting featuring the lake and gardens at Chateau Montelena. Whatever you choose to do, make sure to check out Old Vine Wine Tours for all your transportation needs.
Book Your Tour Today or call 707-386-9859 for more information!
Wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley with Lunch
You can’t enjoy a full day of Wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley without a solid meal. We’ve rounded up all our favorite locations to picnic, enjoy food and wine pairings, and wineries with on-site delis!
Check out our list of the best places to enjoy your day in The Valley, while making sure you had a decent lunch!
Best Places to Picnic in Sonoma
- Three Fat Guys - Great for large Groups
Started by three former Green Bay Packers players and friends, Tony Moll--a Sonoma native--Daryn Colledge and Jason Spitz, Three Fat Guys is a tribute to three grape varietals: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Carneros and Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford. Under the savvy winemaking direction of Jim McMahon of Luna Vineyards and William Harrison fame, the guys are making delicious wines! Whether you are a football fan or just a wine lover, Three Guys is sure to deliver a big game, from the first to last drop.
Outside Wine Tasting - $30 pp
Sit socially distanced at wine barrels in our back garden under the blue sky while you enjoy our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Carneros Pinot Noir, Red Blend, and Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the Fat Guys is usually at the tasting room and will stop by to say hello.
- Robledo family Winery- Estate Release Tasting
Enjoy 6 of our estate release wines in our outdoor covered patio or picnic benches ($35 pp).
Best Wineries with Lunch Options
NAPA VALLEY
- Charles Krug- Has on site deli (Cucina di Rosa)
Named in tribute to beloved family matriarch Rosa Mondavi, Cucina di Rosa enhances your tasting experience with artisan cheese, charcuterie and other culinary offerings. During the warmer months, they fire up their classic Mugnaini Pizza oven just steps from the nearby tasting room and their legendary artisan pizzas join the mix!
Pizza season is May through early November.
- Del Dotto- Amazing location for Cave tours
Del Dotto’s Piazza Location offers their famous Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting ($120 pp) as well as the Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing (225 pp). Each cave experience concludes with a pour of featured bottled wine accompanied by a snack of house-made sourdough pizza. Their Delicacies tasting includes 4 luxurious small plates paired with 5 pours of bottled wines.
- Domaine Chandon - Great locations for a culinary pairings and sparkling wine tasting
Domaine Chandon offers an an "A la Carte" food menu that is available Thursday through Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The Winery also offers The Epicurean Experience for up to 6 guests. The experience includes Chef Juan Cabrera's culinary expertise as he highlights the beauty of sparkling wines with seasonal cuisine in this 5-course wine and food pairing.
- Prime Solum hosted at Napa Valley Tasting Barn:
Wine tastings are hosted by Bill’s daughter & son-in-law, Elana Hill & David Ahlm, so guests have the chance to meet the family behind these wines. David Ahlm draws from his experience as a chef in Sweden to create an ever-changing food menu which is available to enjoy with the wine tastings. Tastings at Napa Valley Tasting Barn are $60 per person.
- Tamber Bey - Has beautiful horses and incredible mountain views
Tamber Bey offers guests a “Signature Tasting, Picnic Luncheon, and Tour” ($95 pp) which includes a personal, guided tour of the ranch, including the winery production area and horse operations. Guests experience a seated, guided tasting of five single-vineyard wines produced at Tamber Bey as well as a picnic lunch during or after the tasting from Sam’s General Store in Calistoga. A la carte wines are available by bottle or glass with lunch.
SONOMA VALLEY
- Kunde- Offers a Picnic Tour and Wine Country Lunch $75 pp
Kunde’s Picnic tour experience includes a private tour of the caves, and a tasting of five Kunde Family wines, followed by a wine country box lunch on the Winemaker’s Plaza. The experience is $75 per person. Their Wine Country Lunch is $100 per person and is an elevated version of our Picnic Tour by dining among the vines with a wine country buffet lunch after your private tour and tasting. Both experiences are 90 minutes.
- Viansa- One of the few locations that serve coffee
Viansa has an on-site deli (Cucina Viansa) for guests to indulge in delicious Italian Deli selections daily including fresh prepared sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie boards, and authentic Italian delights from their Marketplace.
- VJB Cellars- Can order from deli as you taste or reserve their tasting option with lunch included
Reserve VJB’s Piazza Tasting ($35 pp non-refundable)* and enjoy samples of their current releases and limited production wines on their beautiful Italian-inspired piazza with one of their knowledgeable wine consultants dedicated to your group. During your wine tasting you can order from their on-site deli, La Cucina or you can opt to reserve their Long Table Tasting and Lunch ($70 pp) and enjoy our Piazza Tasting with a family-style lunch of assorted wood-fired pizzas and bowls of their famous Caesar salad Here is their La Cucina Menu
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The Pinot Noir Trail
The Pinot Noir Trail Tour
Come join Old Vine Wine Tours as we explore the Russian River Valley. We'll head out River Road to the heart of the Russian River Valley where we will visit three legacy wineries. Located within the greater Sonoma County, the Russian River Valley appellation has long been synonymous with elegant pinot noir and chardonnay.
Pinot Noir!
We will visit:
- La Crema
- La Crema produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris from the best regions: Sonoma Coast, Russian River, Monterey, Los Carneros, Anderson Valley
Sonoma-Cutrer®
- Sonoma-Cutrer® is a Testament to the People, Practices, and Land. Find a Bottle Near You. Our Wines are a Marriage of Tradition and Innovation. Learn More About Sonoma-Cutrer®. Toast to a 40 Year Legacy. Award-Winning Pinot Noir.
- DeLoach Vineyards
- As a pioneering producer and winegrower of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, DeLoach Vineyards has been experimenting with and perfecting the best combinations of soil, rootstock, and clones for over three decades.
Staying in Sonoma County?
Whether you’re staying in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa or Sonoma, this focused Tour is worth the beautiful drive through Sonoma County and the beautiful Russian River wine region.
How Much?
Old Vine Wine Tours is a day rate service which includes a vehicle and driver. Our first five hours is $599 and $85 per hour after that. Time starts when we leave our yard in Sonoma and three tastings will typically take 4.5 hours. Expect your Tour Day to be between 5 and 7 hours including transit time!
Our transportation fee does NOT include Wine Tasting and Food Pairing costs.
Next Steps!
Book your Pinot Trail Tour adventure with Old Vine Wine Tours today! Call 707-386-9859 or email events@oldvinewinetours.com.
COVID Protocols
Old Vine Wine Tours takes Coronavirus COVID 19 seriously and it’s incumbent on us to maintain on-going Safety Protocols in our day-to-day operations.
The health of our Guests, Partners and Employees is paramount to us and we take pride in operating our Wine Tours with current Best Practice Protocols.
- As of December 8, 2021: All Old Vine Wine Tours Staff has been fully inoculated with the Moderna Vaccine and Boosted with the Pfizer Vaccine.
Vehicles and Equipment
- Old Vine Wine Tours and our transportation partners clean and service Tour Vans and Busses before and after every use:
- Disinfecting all inside surface areas
- Exterior washing
- Thorough interior detailing
On Tour
During Tours, the following protocols are in place:
- Masks
- Our Drivers wear Masks however there are no current mask requirements for Guests.
The Best Wineries in Napa and Sonoma
Napa may get all the attention, but Sonoma is where Northern California locals go to relax and unwind. Here are our thoughts on the best wineries in Napa and Sonoma.
What's the Vibe?
Napa is all wine-fueled luxury compared to Sonoma, which provides a more laid-back, locally-driven vibe.
Even if you’re not a California local, you've probably already tasted some of Napa and Sonoma's best cabernets and merlots in restaurants around the country, but there’s nothing like a day touring through the Wine Country to make you fall in love with the valley.
Whether you prefer rustic-chic tasting rooms, landscaped gardens, historic chateaus or vineyard views, Sonoma and Napa overdeliver.
The Best Wineries in Napa and Sonoma
Here's our curated list of the best wineries in Napa and Sonoma
| Winery | Location | Address | Contact Number | Max Cap | Pricing/tasting info | Seating | Tasting Time | |||||||||||||||||
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| Castle Di'Armorosa | Napa | 4045 sait Helena Hwy calistoga, CA 94515 | 707-967-6272 | 15 | $55 per person 6 fight tasting | |||||||||||||||||||
| Homewood Winery | Sonoma | 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 996-6353 | *Call for Reservations | 14 | $10/tasting fee per person unless there’s a bottle purchase | Outdoor | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||
| Cline Cellars | Sonoma | 24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (800) 546-2070 | toursandtasting@clinecellars.com | 16 | 2 tastings 45 min- 1 hour/ *must break up group | ||||||||||||||||||
| Meadowcroft | Sonoma | 23574 Arnold Dr. Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-934-4090 | info@meadowcroftwines.com | 10 | $25/ 6 or more $30 pp | outdoor/ small indoors | 60 | ||||||||||||||||
| Obsidian Wine Co. | Sonoma | 23568 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-706-2020 | Douglas@obsidianwineco.com | 10 | $50/person /Off-Site/ “Down the rabbit hole” | ||||||||||||||||||
| Larson winery | Sonoma | 23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 938-3031 | reservations@larsonfamilywinery.com | $25/per person + 7 bottle (15% off) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Sticks Winery | Sonoma | 143 West Spain Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-996-3328 | info@threestickswines.com | 8 | 60-80 pp | ||||||||||||||||||
| Chateau St. Jean | Sonoma | 8555 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA 95452 | (707) 257-5784 | cs_chateaustjean@chateaustjean.com | 14 (6 indoor) | 35/ per person | indoor/ outdoor | 60 | ||||||||||||||||
| St. Francis Winery | Sonoma | 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa CA 95409 | 707-833-0240 | tastingroom@stfranciswinery.com | -12 cap trolley / 90min -max 18 -tastings 6 cap | classic | seating 6 people/ 6 outdoor | 45- 60 | ||||||||||||||||
| St. Annes Crossing Winery | Sonoma | 8450 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA 95452_x0003_ | (707) 598-5200 | info@stannescrossing.com | 20 | $25 per person | Outdoor | 60 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hawkes Wine | Sonoma | 383 1st Street West Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 938-7620 | 8 | 25 | Outdoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lake sonoma wines | Sonoma | 134 Church Street Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-721-1979 | lakesonoma@sfewine.com | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Highway 12 Winery | Sonoma | 27 East Napa Street Suite S Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-935-8815 | joey@highwaymanwines.com | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Cohn Cellars | Sonoma | 34 North St @ Healdsburg Ave Healdsburg, CA 95448 | 14 | $35-$65/per person/ 5 wine flight | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gloria Ferrer | Sonoma | 23555 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 | 866-845-6742 | 2021-06-08 00:00:00 | 90 minutes 4 tastings- cheese charcuterie 75 per person | |||||||||||||||||||
| Viansa | Sonoma | (800) 995-4740 | events@viansa.com | 10 | $40-75 pp | Outdoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and the Olive Press | Sonoma | 24724 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-931-7516 | 16 | $20 per person | Outdoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Landmark Vineyards | Sonoma | 101 Adobe Canyon Road Kenwood, CA 95452 | 707.833.0053 | CONCIERGE@LANDMARKWINE.COM | 15 | $45 per tasting | 90 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bueno Vista Winery | Sonoma | Buena Vista Historical Winery 18000 Old Winery Rd Sonoma, California 95476 | 800.926.1266 | customerservice@buenavistawinery.com | Varies (large Groups) | $50/guest for Current Release Wine Flight or $75/guest for the Reserve Flight | 90 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Tin Barn Vineyards | Sonoma | 21692 Eighth Street East #340, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 938-5430 | wine@tinbarnvineyards.com | $20 pp | Indoor/outdoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ledson Winery and Vineyards | Sonoma | 7335 HIGHWAY 12, KENWOOD, CA 95409 | (707) 537-3810 | Large groups | $60 per person | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gundlach Bundschu | Sonoma | 2000 Denmark Street Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707.938.5277 | info@gunbun.com | 6 | 65-85 | ||||||||||||||||||
| NICHOLSON RANCH | Sonoma | 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707)938-8822 | guestservices@nicholsonranch.com | $50 per person | $50 per person | outdoor and cave tours | |||||||||||||||||
| Westwood Estate | Sonoma | 11 E Napa St #3 Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707.933.7837 | info@westwoodwine.com | 8 | 35 | indoor/ outdoor | |||||||||||||||||
| Kunde Family Winery | Sonoma | 9825 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452 | (707) 282-1532 | melissa@ | 10 | various options | Indoor/outdoor | |||||||||||||||||
| Three Fat Guys | Sonoma | 20816 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 938-7211 | 14 | 30 pp | Outdoor | 90 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Ty Caton Vineyards | Sonoma | 8910 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood, CA 95452 | (707) 938-3224, ext. 2 | paul | 2021-06-08 00:00:00 | $40 private/ $20 classic | 90 | |||||||||||||||||
| Pangloss | Sonoma | 35 East Napa Street, Sonoma CA 95476 | 707.933.8565 | reservations@panglosscellars.com | Classic $30 (5 wines) | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Roche Winery | Sonoma | Tasting Room: 122 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476/ Winery: 22097A BONNESS ROAD, SONOMA, CA 95476 | 10 or less | $20-30 | 90 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corner 103 | Sonoma | 103 W. Napa Street Sonoma CA 95476 | (707) 931-6141 | info@corner103.com | 4 | 20 | 90 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mayo Family Winery | Sonoma | Mayo Family Winery 13101 Arnold Drive Glen Ellen, CA 95442 Reserve Room 9200 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA 95452 | jeffmayo@aol.com | 8+ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sangiacomo | Sonoma | 21545 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 | (707) 934-8445 | hello@sangiacomowines.com | 8 | $45 per person for a wine tasting flight | Outdoor | 90 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ceja Vineyards | Sonoma | 22989 Burndale Road Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 255-3954 | wine@cejavineyards.com | 14 | $30 per person | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robledo | Sonoma | 21901 Bonness Road Sonoma, CA 95476 | 888.939.6903 | robledotastingroom@gmail.com | 6 (Can Vary) | $35-$45 | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||
| Auteur | Sonoma | 373 First St West, Sonoma, California 95476 | 707-938-9211 | reservations@auteurwines.com | 50 | Outdoor/indoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sebastiani | Sonoma | 389 4th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-933-3201 | rsvp@sebastiani.com | 2021-06-12 00:00:00 | 40 | Outdoor/indoor | 90 minutes- large groups longer | ||||||||||||||||
| Winery Sixteen 600 | Sonoma | 589 First St. West Sonoma CA 95476 | 707-721-1805 | Sam@WinerySixteen600.com | 8 | 35 | 1 to 1.5 hours | |||||||||||||||||
| Bedrock Wine | Sonoma | 414 First Street East Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-343-1478 ext 1 | tastings@bedrockwineco.com | 6 | $30 per person waived with a two bottle purchase per taster | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hanzell | Sonoma | 18596 Lomita Ave, Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707.996.3860 | MAILDESK@HANZELL.COM | 6 | $45 per person | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||||
| Rancho Maria | Sonoma | 481 1st West Sonoma, California 95476 | (707) 215-5000 | info@ranchomaria.com | $25 per person. Fee waived with 2 bottle purchase or by joining our friends with benefits club. | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fulcrum Wines | Sonoma | 25 East Napa Street, Suite D, Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-931-6097 | tasting@fulcrumwines.com | 5 | $30, waived fee with any 2 bottle purchase | Indoor | |||||||||||||||||
| Adastra | Sonoma | 5 East Napa Street Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-721-1914 | tastingroom@adastrawine.com | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Bartholomew Estate | Sonoma | 1000 Vineyard Lane Sonoma, CA 95476 | 707-509-0540 | info@bartestate.com | $30 per person/flight | outdoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marimar Estate Vineyards | Sonoma | 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 | (707) 823-4365 | reservations@marimarestate.com | 6 | SEATED TASTING - $25 TAPAS & WINE PAIRING - $55 A seated tasting on our patio paired with four tapas. | Seated: 30-45/ Tapas: 45- 60 | |||||||||||||||||
| Deloach Vineyards | Sonoma | 1791 Olivet Rd Santa Rosa, CA 95401 | 707.755.3300 | customerservice@deloachvineyards.com | 12 | $45pp/ $25 deposit pp | outdoor | |||||||||||||||||
| Benziger | Sonoma | 1883 London Ranch Road Glen Ellen, CA 95442 | (707) 935-3000 | events@benziger.com | 8 | Tribute tasting: $75 per Guest/ Seated: $40 per Guest/ Flight: $25 per tasting flight | ||||||||||||||||||
| WALT Wines | Sonoma | 380 1st Street West, Sonoma | 707-721-8615 | 6 | Current release: $30 per person | |||||||||||||||||||
| Imagery Winery | Sonoma | 14335 Hwy 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442 | 877-550-4278 | events@imagerywinery.com | 8 | Estate Seated Tasting: $40 per Guest/ wine tasting: $25 per Guest | indoor/outdoor | |||||||||||||||||
| Patz & Hall | Sonoma | 21200 8th Street East, Sonoma CA 95476 | (707) 265-7700 | info@patzhall.com | $45 per person | |||||||||||||||||||
| B Wise | Sonoma | 9077 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452 | 707.282.9169 | lounge@bwisevineyards.com | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sullivan Rutherford Estate | Sonoma | 1090 Galleron Road Rutherford CA 94573 | 707.963.9646 | Laura@sullivanwine.com | 6 | The Founder's Reserve Tasting: $150 PER PERSON/ The Founder's Tasting: $125 PER PERSON | ||||||||||||||||||
| Keenan Winery | Napa | 3660 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 963-9177 | Info@keenanwinery.com | 10 | $50 for one tasting or $75 for both tastings listed below. Wine tasting fees are waived with the purchase of 2 bottles | 60 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Teachworth Napa Valley | Napa | 4451 St. Helena Hwy Calistoga, CA 94515 | 707.942.8432 | mail@teachworthcabs.com | 6 | 75 | 60-90 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Mira | Napa | 6170 Washington St. Yountville, CA 94558 | (707) 945-0881 | 20 | $150 per person | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Maxville Lake Wines | Napa | 4105 Chiles Pope Valley Rd. St. Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 965-9378 | info@maxvillelakewines.com | 10 + | 50 | Outdoor | 90 | ||||||||||||||||
| Brasswood | Napa | 3111 St Helena Hwy N, St Helena, CA 94574 | 707-302-5997 | concierge@brasswood.com | $65 per person- signature tasting | |||||||||||||||||||
| Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery | Napa | 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 963-2283 | 10 | Smith-Madrone Golden Anniversary Tasting $65 | Outdoor | 75 | |||||||||||||||||
| Crocker Starr | Napa | St Helena | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| School House Vineyard | Napa | 3549 Langtry Rd, St Helena, CA 94574 | 707-963-9001 | tim@schoolhousevineyard.co | 8 | Free | 60-180 | |||||||||||||||||
| Behrens Family Winery | Napa | 4078 Spring Mountain Rd, St Helena, CA 94574 | 917-842-0976 | Robin@behrensfamilywinery.com | 10 | $75 Red ONLY | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duckhorn Vineyards | Napa | 1000 Lodi Ln St. Helena, CA 94574 | (866) 367-994 | MVulk@duckhorn.com | 10 | Duckhorn Portfolio Tasting ($50) highlights five current-release wines | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paraduxx | Napa | 7257 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558 | (707) 945-0890 | reservations@paraduxx.com | 12 | The Paraduxx Tasting ($50) highlights current-release wines as well as sought-after library selections. BLENDS | indoor/outdoor | |||||||||||||||||
| Rombauer | Napa | 3522 Silverado Trail N St Helena, CA 94574 | (866) 280-2582 | info@rombauer.com | 2021-06-10 00:00:00 | 20 | indoor/outdoor | 60 | ||||||||||||||||
| Silverado | Napa | 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 | (707) 257-1770 | concierge@silveradovineyards.com | 6 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Grgich Hills Estate | Napa | 1829 St Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA 94573 | (707) 963-2784 | isabelle@grgich.com | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sequoia Grove Winery | Napa | 8338 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558 | (707) 681-7793 | vgordon@sequoiagrove.com | 10 | The tasting fee is $40 or $50 depending on the flight chosen | 90 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sherwin family vineyards | Napa | 4060 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574 | 707-963-1154 | donna@sherwinfamilyvineyards.com | 8 | $55 per person | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vineyard 7 and 8 | Napa | 4028 Spring Mountain Road | 707.963.9425 | meg@vineyard7and8.com | 6 | Estate is $125 per person, which includes a tour and history of our property, and a seated tasting through our Estate wines. | 75-90 | |||||||||||||||||
| Clif Family Winery | Napa | 709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 968-0625 | 10 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Raymond Vineyards | Napa | 1584 St Helena Hwy | (707) 963-3141 | 10 | 35 | outdoor | 60 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sutter Home | Napa | 277 St. Helena Hwy (Hwy. 29) South St. Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 302-3296 | info@sutterhome.com | 2021-05-10 00:00:00 | 45-60 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Charles Krug | Napa | 2800 MAIN STREET, ST. HELENA, CA 94574 | 800.682.5784 | 10 | 45/ historic 1 white 4 reds/ sparkling | indoor/outdoor | 90 | |||||||||||||||||
| Nichellini | Napa | 2950 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, Californa 94574 | 707-963-0717 | mail@nicheliniwinery.com | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gaderian Wines | Napa | 3524 Silverado Trail North, Saint Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 345-1851 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Inglenook | Napa | 1991 St Helena Highway Rutherford, CA 94573 | 707-968-1179 | reservations@inglenook.com | 60 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Montelena | Napa | 1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515 | 1.800.222.7288 | membership@montelena.com | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Beringer | Napa | 2000 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 | cs_beringer@beringer.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dunstan Wines | Sonoma | 707.933.3839 | visit@dunstanwines.com | 6 | 75 | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ashes and Diamonds | Napa | 4130 Howard Lane, Napa, CA | 75 | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Hyde Vineyards | Napa | 3250 Carneros Hwy, Napa, CA 94559 | (707) 224-3618 | 75 | 75 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deerfield Ranch Winery | Sonoma | 10200 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA 95452 | 707-833-5215 | winery@deerfieldranch.com | 35-45 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Domaine Carneros | Napa | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| JaM Cellars | Napa | 1460 1st Street Napa, CA 94559 | (707)-265-7577 | 8 | $25-50 | indoor/outdoor | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loxton Cellars | Napa | 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442 | 4 | 20 pp | outdoor | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hagafen Cellars | Napa | 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 | (707) 252-0781 | marissa@hagafen.com | 6 | 45 pp | Outdoor | 45-60 min | ||||||||||||||||
| VJB Vineyard and Cellars | Sonoma | 60 Shaw Ave, Kenwood, CA 95452 | (707) 833-2300 | info@vjbcellars.com | 8+ | 20 pp | indoor | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||
| Cakebread Cellars | Napa | 8300 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573 | (800) 588-0298 | cellars@cakebread.com | 8 | 40 pp | outdoor/indoor | 60-90 min | ||||||||||||||||
| Napa Valley Tasting Barn | Napa | 1021 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558 | 707-492-3531 | 10 | 50 pp | outdoor | 90 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Chimney Rock | Napa | 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA | 800-257-2641 x 3218 | 6 | 60 pp | outdoor | 60 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Tamber Bey | Napa | 1251 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515 | 707-942-2100 | wine@tamberbey.com | 12 | 50 pp | outdoor | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||
| Louis M. Martini. | Napa | 254 Saint Helena Highway Saint Helena, CA 94574 | 707-968-3362 | 8 | 150 pp | outdoor | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||
| Bennett Lane Winery | Napa | 3340 HWY 128 CALISTOGA, CA 94515 | (707) 942-6684 | INFO@BENNETTLANE.COM | 6 | 20 pp | outdoor | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||
| Frank Family Vineyards | Napa | 1091 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga, CA 94515 | (707) 942-0859 | 6 | 40 pp | outdoor/indoor | 60 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Prager Winery & Portworks | Napa | 1281 Lewelling Ln, St Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 963-7678 | 6 | 40 pp | outdoor | 60 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Whitehall Lane Winery | Napa | 1563 ST. HELENA HWY SOUTH ST. HELENA, CA 94574 | (707) 963-9454 | 6 | 55 pp | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tedeschi Family Winery | Napa | 2779 Grant St, Calistoga, CA 94515 | (707) 501-0668 | 6 | 30 pp | outdoor | 60-90 min | |||||||||||||||||
| BACA Wines | Sonoma | 779 Westside Road, Healdsburg | 707-721-8625 | 6 | 30 pp | |||||||||||||||||||
| Breathless Wines | Sonoma | 499 Moore Ln, Healdsburg, CA 95448 | (707) 395-7300 | 5 | 20 pp | outdoor | 60 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Zina Hyde Cunningham | Sonoma | 480 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (707) 895-9462 | 4 | outdoor/ indoor | 60 min | ||||||||||||||||||
| Trattore Wines & Dry Creek Olive Co. | Sonoma | 7878 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville, CA 95441 | (707) 431-7200 | INFO@TRATTOREFARMS.COM | 8 + | 30 pp | indoor/outdoor | 60-90 min | ||||||||||||||||
| Cline Cellars | Sonoma | 24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476 | (800) 546-2070 | 8 | 15 pp | outdoor | 60 min | |||||||||||||||||
| Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Family Winery | Sonoma | 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 | 707-433-6700 | 6 | 30 pp | indoor/outdoor | 60 min |
What Do We Think?
As a tour company, we’ve seen and have taken guests to hundreds of the tasting rooms and wineries throughout the valley. We carefully curate our wine destinations to guests’ preferences to craft a trip in the Wine Country like no other. Over the course of our tours, we’ve selected a wide variety of noteworthy experiences for every taste!
Below are our highlight recommendations as well as our list of suggested stops for where to find the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa featuring places that are especially well suited to wine connoisseurs and adventurers!
- Landmark Vineyards: Sonoma
- Signature Tasting: Enjoy a flight of Landmark’s award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs. Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm, daily for groups of up to 15, including children. $40 per tasting and reservations are required.
- Inglenook: Napa
Discover the legacy of Inglenook wines while engaging in a lively conversation with one of their sommeliers in the old-world surrounds of the historic gravity-flow winery. Guests will enjoy a seated tasting of the Estate wines, including our premier red wine, Rubicon.
Available Thursday – Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $60 per person - Ledson: Sonoma
Visitors to Ledson Winery are invited to taste handcrafted varietal wines in one of their meticulously designed tasting bars. Their experienced staff is on-hand to offer recommendations, provide information and ensure the thorough enjoyment of guest tasting experiences. Classic tastings are $35 per person. - Chateau Montelena Winery: Napa
- A Taste of Montelena celebrates their current release wines, and the unique qualities within each bottle. Enjoy this tasting at a stand up bar at their historical Chateau. Monday-Thursday $45 per person, Friday-Sunday $55 per person. Approximately 45 minutes.
- St. Annes Crossing:Sonoma
- Enjoy a seated wine tasting on their patio with beautiful views of vineyards and the Sonoma Mountain range. St. Annes will tantalize your taste buds with a flight of small lot Zinfandels and other varietals, including Primitivo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Chardonnay. Non-club tasting fees are $25 per person, but are waived with a 2 bottle purchase/per guest, or with a wine club join.
- Deerfield Ranch: Sonoma
- Come by the Grand Room in the cave and relax on a sofa with a glass in your hand. Take a much-needed break from standing elbow to elbow at tasting bars, while tasting clean, boutique wines. Deerfield features small, hand-made lots available exclusively at the Deerfield cave. Learn about Deerfield’s organic Clean Wine® approach to winemaking. The fee is $35 per person.
- Beringer: Napa
- Enjoy being welcomed to their historic Rhine House! Savor the beauty of Napa Valley while tasting a selection of their current release reserve wines. This tasting will take place at a private table on the beautiful wrap-around Veranda of the Rhine House built in 1886. A unique opportunity to drink in the history and be part of their iconic winery and estate.
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