Viticulture with Charm: Sonoma Valley Wine Tour from San Francisco

9 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English

Language Offered

Overview

Discover Sonoma County wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Led by an expert guide, you'll visit three boutique wineries to sample unique blends and learn about the wine-making process. After enjoying a picnic lunch, you'll explore Sonoma's historic town square to taste artisan chocolates and cheeses. Informative commentary will be provided throughout the day, as well as a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to soak up the view. Numbers are limited to 14 to keep the tour as intimate as possible.

Sonoma wine tasting tour from San Francisco
Explore the wine country of Sonoma Valley for a full day of tastings with an experienced guide
Hear informative narration on city history and neighborhoods as you travel by comfortable mini-bus across the Golden Gate Bridge
Visit three of the region's finest wineries and sample their award-winning wines
Learn about the wine-making process as you sip several varietals (all tastings included)
Enjoy a box lunch picnic
Stop for an hour in downtown Sonoma for chocolate and cheese tastings on this small-group tour, limited to 14 people

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Your wine country excursion will begin with hotel pickup in San Francisco. Aboard your comfortable coach, you'll stop first at the Golden Gate Bridge for amazing views of Alcatraz, the city skyline and the Marin Headlands. Bottled water will be provided on the bus, as well as narration about San Francisco's rich history.Once you arrive in the scenic hills of Sonoma, you'll make stops at three carefully-selected wineries. Each location will offer a friendly staff and personal experience as you sample five to six award-winning varietals at each. (Descriptions of the wineries can be found in the Itinerary section below.)As you travel from one picturesque spot to the next, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the region and wine-making process from your guide. A picnic lunch will be served at Larson Family Winery, including a sandwich, small salad, cookie and water. Wine is also available for purchase by the bottle if you'd like to pair it with your meal. Midday, you'll make a stop in the historic plaza of downtown Sonoma, where artisan cheeses and chocolate are available to sample.Your tour will conclude with transportation back to your hotel in San Francisco.ItineraryWinery stops include the following (subject to change):Robledo Family WineryReynaldo Robledo made history by becoming the first Mexican migrant vineyard worker to open a winery and tasting room in the United States. Learn about the winery's origins as you sip extraordinary wines.Larson Family WineryLocated in the heart of the Carneros region of Sonoma, this rustic family-run winery has been making wines since 1987 and sits on 70 acres (28 hectares) that were once home to the Sonoma Rodeo. Taste award-winning and palate-pleasing wines you won't find anywhere else.Nicholson RanchNicholson Ranch is a small family-owned artisan winery, featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the family's estate vineyards. Enjoy the stunning views of Sonoma, and the Carneros region, while sipping yummy wines!

Viticulture with Charm: Sonoma Valley Wine Tour from San Francisco

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