Sonoma Valley Wine Tours
Sonoma County is very unique because it is home to five distinct wine regions: Los Carneros District, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley. A person could spend a day exploring each region and still have plenty of reasons to come back again. The oldest winery in California is located only a few minutes from Historic Sonoma Square in downtown Sonoma, and the largest producer of champagne in the U.S. can be found almost an hour and a half northwest of the Square along the beautiful Russian River. This vast country side is dotted with over 175 wineries; each one reflecting the history, culture, and people that surround them. While it is possible to visit more than one wine region in a single day, you may find that it is wiser to focus your leisure time in one area at a time. Appellation Tours has helped thousands of visitors plan exciting wine tasting tours to Sonoma's wine country.
Whether you are a first-time visitor, wine novice, or an experienced connoisseur, Appellation Tours can custom design a tour itinerary to meet your needs. The following are just some examples of popular Sonoma Valley wine tour packages. If you would like to design your own custom itinerary, give us a call today and we will be happy to help you make the arrangements.
4 Hour Sonoma Valley Wine Tour
This is our shortest tasting tour, and is offered Monday through Friday. Your tour begins when we pick your party up at any Sonoma Valley location in your own private stretch limousine. Your chauffeur will welcome you with complimentary champagne and personally guide you to about four wineries where you will taste several wine varietals in a warm and friendly tasting room environment. You may pick any public wineries from our list of Sonoma Wineries. This tour runs from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
6 Hour Sonoma Valley Wine Tour
(with optional Gourmet Picnic Lunch)
This tour is a great choice for first-time visitors. Your tour begins when we pick your party up at any Sonoma location in your own private stretch limousine. Your group will be greeted by your own personal chauffeur/guide for the day, and pampered with complimentary champagne. On this tour you will visit four to five premium wineries and taste several different wine varietals in some of Sonoma Valley's friendliest tasting rooms. You will also have the opportunity to take a fun and informative vineyard tour through one of the oldest wineries in Sonoma. This is an excellent way to learn more about wine making, and further your own personal appreciation for wine. Finally, no trip to the wine country would be complete without experiencing a catered gourmet picnic lunch at a scenic winery overlooking the vineyards. If you are looking for an intimate, less crowded countryside experience, then call us today to book this package. Availability is limited, and we often sell out. This tour starts at 10:00AM from any Sonoma Valley location and returns by 4:00PM.
8 Hour Sonoma Valley Wine Tour
Same as our 6 Hour Sonoma Valley Wine Tour, but can start from any San Francisco or East Bay location. If you are visiting San Francisco or live here in the Bay Area, then join us for a day of fun and adventure that will leave you filled with unforgettable memories. This tour starts at 9:00AM and returns by 5:00PM.
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6 Hour Sample Itinerary:
Appellation Tours will pick you up at any Sonoma County location and greet your party with complimentary champagne. As you begin traveling to your first destination your personal chauffeur will give everyone a fun an informative overview of the Wine Country.
Buena Vista Winery - Wine Tasting
Begin your day with a tasting at California's oldest premium winery. The large selection of wines will surely offer something for everyone. Afterwards stroll around the grounds of this historical landmark.
Benziger Winery - Vineyard Tour & Tasting
A tractor-pulled tram will take you high on top of Sonoma Mountain and deep into the hillside vineyards of this beautiful winery as you are educated on the entire wine making process from "bud-break" to bottling. A tasting session follows the tour.
Ledson Estate Winery - Tasting & Picnic Lunch.
Come see this beautiful fairytale castle in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Enjoy tasting award winning Merlot and other varietals, and buy a bottle or two of your favorite to have with your gourmet picnic lunch. After your tasting, lunch will be waiting outside with a sweeping view of the vineyards.
Kenwood Vineyards - Wine Tasting
After lunch treat your taste buds to some hearty reds such as Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in the heart of Jack London territory. Also try their notable Sauvignon Blanc
Valley of the Moon Winery - Tasting
Another one of Sonoma's treaures, the original winery was built shortly after the Civil War. Today the fully restored winery is still small and privately owned, and producing very fine wines.
Finally you will arrive back at your original pick-up location.
(Wineries are only suggested, and may be substituted at anytime based on group size and tasting room availability.)
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