Discover Sonoma and Napa’s top sparkling wineries, savor gourmet lunch, explore local shops, and enjoy stunning scenery on this half-day private tour.
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Golden Gate Bridge - Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and make a stop on its northern side near the Lone Sailor Monument. Take pictures of the Bay, Bridge, and downtown San Francisco.
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Sonoma - Drive through the hills and valleys of Marin and Sonoma to the first winery.
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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards - Visit First Winery.
Taste California Sparkling Wines, eat some appetizers and enjoy the scenery. -
Napa Valley - Drive from the first winery to the second winery through the hills of Sonoma and Napa
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Domaine Carneros - Visit Domaine Carneros by Taittinger.
Taste Sparkling wines, and enjoy the beautiful chateau and surrounding views. -
Sonoma - Have lunch in one of about 30 different restaurants on Historic Sonoma Square, once the Northernmost point of Mexico.
Learn the History, and visit numerous souvenir shops and art galleries. -
San Francisco - Return back to your hotel
- Private transportation
- Gratuities are optional but always welcome
- 2 tastings at 2 different sparkling wineries are not included
- Optional tasting fees
Sparkling wine production began in the 17th century in France, initiated by a monk named Dom Pierre Pérignon who planted vines. Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, was founded in 1729, with records showing it started shipping sparkling wine in 1764.
The style grew in popularity among French and English nobility. In 1745, Moët & Chandon became the first supplier to a European royal court, specifically the court of King Louis XV.
Veuve Clicquot was established in 1772. Madame Clicquot, among other innovations, invented the riddling process to remove yeast after secondary fermentation, leading to the traditional méthode champenoise.
Sparkling wines have been produced in California since the 1860s.
Visit the top two sparkling wineries in Sonoma and Napa. Choose from Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros By Taittinger, Chandon Napa, Mumm Napa, and Artesa by Codorniu.
Have lunch at one of the restaurants on Sonoma Plaza. Visit local souvenir shops and art galleries. Enjoy the scenery and architecture.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
