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Best Winter Wine Tasting Experiences in Napa & Sonoma

Winter in Wine Country brings cozy tastings, roaring fireplaces, seasonal pours, and quiet vineyard views. If you’re planning a cold-weather escape or holiday getaway, Napa and Sonoma offer some of the most memorable winter wine experiences—perfect for solo travelers, couples,…

Most Romantic Wineries in Napa and Sonoma

Whether you’re planning a proposal, celebrating an anniversary, or just looking for a wine-filled escape with someone special, Napa and Sonoma offer some of the most romantic winery experiences in the world. Think vineyard sunsets, private tastings, hillside views, and…

Best Napa Wineries with a View

In Napa Valley, wine is only part of the experience—the scenery is what turns a tasting into a memory. From rolling vineyard hills to mountain vistas and Tuscan-style estates, some wineries take the phrase “sip with a view” to a…

Best Family-Owned Wineries in Sonoma County

Sonoma County is known for its welcoming atmosphere, world-class wines, and charming, family-owned wineries that offer a more personal and heartfelt tasting experience. Unlike some of the larger estates in nearby Napa, these family-run spots often provide direct access to…

Best Hidden Gem Wineries in Sonoma

Sonoma County is full of world-renowned wineries, but some of the most memorable experiences come from places you won’t find on tourist maps or Instagram hotspots. Tucked between rolling hills and winding backroads are small-production wineries with big personalities—often run…

Best Sonoma Wineries for Food and Wine Pairings

Sonoma is more than just world-class wine—it’s a destination for culinary discovery. If you’re looking to elevate your tasting experience, food and wine pairings are the perfect way to explore how flavor, texture, and aroma work together. From farm-to-table bites…

Best Wineries for Bachelorette Parties in Wine Country

Planning a bachelorette party in Napa or Sonoma? You’re in the right place. Here is a list of some of the best wineries for Bachelorette Parties in Wine Country. Wine Country offers the perfect blend of celebration, sophistication, and unforgettable…

Sonoma Sips

Sonoma Valley’s vibrant wine scene is currently offering an enticing opportunity through the Sonoma Sips promotion. For a limited time, participating wineries and tasting rooms are providing special tastings at just $15, allowing both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts to explore…

Legacy Vineyards in Sonoma County

This tour visits some family-owned Legacy Vineyards in Sonoma County. These 9 families have each farmed their land for over a century, contributing significantly to the region’s esteemed wine industry. Notable Century Club Families and Their Wineries: Azevedo Family –…

Black Owned Wineries in Napa

Embark on a curated journey through Napa and Sonoma’s distinguished Black-owned wineries in Napa with Old Vine Wine Tours. This custom itinerary offers a blend of rich history, exquisite wines, and personalized experiences. Itinerary Overview: 9:30 AM – Departure from…

Top California Winery Tour Destinations

Wine tourists the world over have at one point or other added top California Winery Tour Destinations to their list of must-see viticultural destinations. With a wealth of wholly unique wine regions up and down the state, this diverse landscape…

Best Napa Winery Tour Ideas

Read about the Best Napa Winery Tour Ideas! The Napa Valley has long been credited as one of the top touring destinations for wine enthusiasts the world over. Ranked right alongside iconic viticultural regions like Bordeaux and Champagne, this California…

Old Vine Wine Tours Sparkling Tour – Sonoma

Old Vine Wine Tours Sparkling Tour – Sonoma is all about the Bubbles! Get your Flutes ready to fill because we’re going on a Sparkling Tour! This itinerary is recommended for Groups 10 guests and under. Where are We Going?…

Old Vine Wine Tours: A Timeless Napa and Sonoma Experience

Discover the Heart of Wine Country with Old Vine Wine Tours When it comes to experiencing the best of Napa and Sonoma wine country, Old Vine Wine Tours stands out as a premier choice. With a deep-rooted commitment to personalized…

Best Wineries in Napa for Lunch

Best Wineries in Napa for Lunch Elegant dining experiences aren’t just an evening affair. Many of the vineyards in the Napa Valley offer world-class tasting experiences paired with delicious foods, in the middle of the day! Hungry wine tourists fear…

Experience Winter Wineland with Old Vine Wine Tours!

Experience Winter Wineland with Old Vine Wine Tours! Save the Date: January 18-19, 2025! Hey there, Wine Lovers and Adventure Seekers! Winter is a wonderful time in wine country, and we’re thrilled to invite you to the Winter Wineland event…

Best Napa Wineries to Visit for Zinfandel

Some wine lovers like to treat a viticultural tour like a buffet. And why not? With so many amazing varietals spread before you, sampling a little bit of everything allows you to flit the world of wines, and figure out…

The 3 Best Wine Caves in Napa Valley

Summer has arrived with a bang in California, and wine lovers everywhere are planning their first tours of the season. Let’s take a guess – when you imagine tasting your favorite Chard under the West Coast sun, you’re seeing gingham…

How to Find the Best Wine Tours in Napa Valley

The Napa Valley is synonymous with world-class wine. It has been since its firm and famous debut onto the global viticultural stage at the Paris Tasting in 1976. A panel of judges, skeptical that the upstart California wineries could compete…

Why Use a Wine Tour Service

When visiting Sonoma and Napa Wine Country, using a wine tour service can enhance your experience in several ways: Enhanced Knowledge: Guided tours provide valuable insights into the world of wine. You’ll learn about grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and the unique…

Three Day Itinerary in Sonoma County

Sonoma County, with its inviting tapestry of valleys, mountains, and coastlines, offers a delightful wine-tasting experience just north of San Francisco and west of Napa Valley. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong fan, here’s a three-day itinerary to guide…

PEJU Reserve Tasting Review

PEJU Reserve Tasting Review: PEJU is one of a select few small, family owned and operated wineries located in the heart of the Napa Valley. The Winery was Founded in 1983 by industry trailblazer Tony Peju and his wife Herta…

Best Napa Wineries for Cabernet Sauvignon

The Napa Valley offers a veritable buffet of wines to choose from, ranging from time-tested bottles made in the traditional European style, to extraordinary new blends which are blazing the trails of winemaking. So whether you like a little novelty…

Best Boutique Wineries in Napa

When we imagine a luxurious wine tasting experience, many of us think of country chateaus in verdant and picturesque valleys, nestled amongst cypress groves, the vineyards stretching off into the sunlit horizon. To be sure, many of the world’s most…

Napa Wineries with the Best Views

California has some of the most varied landscapes of any state in the US. From snow-capped peaks to white-sand beaches, and lush coniferous rainforests to arid desert expanses, The Golden State has something for everyone – especially wine lovers. Grape…

Dinner Service Transportation

Did You know that on top of the Wine Tour service that we offer, we also offer Dinner Transportation Service! If you’re not interested in a full Wine Tour but need transportation to your dinner reservation, Old Vine Wine Tours…

Tasting Room Tuesdays Tour

Tasting Room Tuesdays is Old Vine Wine Tours “book per seat” Tour. This Tour is $125 per person and includes a Boxed Picnic Lunch. Join us on Tasting Room Tuesdays for an affordable Wine Tasting Day! Group Information and Rendezvous…

Wineries Offering Active Military Duty Discounts

Winemakers in Sonoma and Napa Valley respect and honor active duty military members by offering discounts on select purchases and tastings. We’ve put together a list of vineyards – and discounts they provide – that go above and beyond to…

Napa Sparkling Wines and Tasting Rooms

Looking to start your Napa Valley wine tasting day with some bubbles? Here’s our list of Napa Sparkling Wines and Tasting Rooms! Napa Valley may be known for its award-winning cabernet sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietal wines, but it’s also…

Healdsburg Large Groups Tour

The Healdsburg Large Groups Tour is an itinerary featuring Healdsburg and Alexander Valley Wineries which can accommodate groups up to 10 Guests. Featuring a Picnic Lunch from our Catering Partner, Sweet Pea Cafe, this itinerary is a full day of…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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