Luxury Sonoma Wine Tour
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE SONOMA VALLEY
Over three days you’ll be enchanted by luxurious wines, grand estates and lush landscapes. Guided by a Master of Wine, in the lap of luxury, you’ll discover the benchmark wines of Sonoma Valley.
We’ll spend day one honouring the terroir of Sonoma and visiting some of the classic wineries that made it what it is today. Our visits with these legends of the valley are capped off by a showstopping 3-course dinner prepared by a world-renowned Chef. Our introduction to Sonoma is anything but ordinary.
A focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for day two puts light on the elegance in Sonoma. Sophisticated, pristine and luscious wines will invite you to the most sumptuous side of the valley. These refined wines have heard their name around the world, and what better way to enjoy them than surrounded by the land that speaks its terroir through your glass.
A final day of opulence includes a grand tour of some of the most extreme landscape in the state. A lavish lunch follows, and then a trip back in time to taste Cabernets throughout the years as we appreciate what time can do to the most ageworthy of grape varieties. We’re not over yet, as a once-in-a-lifetime Winemakers’ dinner will allow you to taste expressions of Sonoma alongside the craftsmen who have created them.
The hotel is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Healdsburg. It welcomes you with country gardens, a pool nestled beside an olive grove, a luxurious spa, and inviting guestrooms.
Dining like royalty, sipping on liquid gold, you’ll experience Sonoma Valley in a way few get to. There’s a reason Sonoma Valley is the top of oenophiles bucket lists.
I invite you to join us.
JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE
ABOUT THE TOUR & REGION
THE BEST OF SONOMA
Taste through Sonoma Valley sipping on elegant Pinots, rich Cabernets, luscious Zinfandels and structured Chardonnays, as we explore the expansive terroir, grand estates and sprawling vineyards.
Dining like royalty with meals prepared by expert Chefs, you’ll be treated to the farm-to-table cuisine that has made this region a must for foodies and wine-lovers alike. On top of that, you’ll be treated to a winemakers’ dinner, where you can hear right from the source the thought, care and love put into the bottles you’ll be enjoying.
Staying at a Healdsburg classic, you can enjoy the spa, pool and gardens, all while basking in the day’s stories.
Getting picked up and dropped off in San Francisco, our 3-day adventure requires you to do nothing but enjoy all that Sonoma has to offer.
It’s truly a trip of a lifetime.
THE BEST OF SONOMA
Taste through Sonoma Valley sipping on elegant Pinots, rich Cabernets, luscious Zinfandels and structured Chardonnays, as we explore the expansive terroir, grand estates and sprawling vineyards.
Dining like royalty by meals prepared by expert Chefs, you’ll be treated to the farm-to-table cuisine that has made this region a must for foodies and wine-lovers alike. On top of that, you’ll be treated to a winemakers’ dinner, where you can hear right from the source the thought, care and love put into the bottles you’ll be enjoying.
Staying at a Healdsburg classic, you can enjoy the spa, pool and gardens, all while basking in the day’s stories.
Getting picked up and dropped off in San Francisco, our 3-day adventure requires you to do nothing but enjoy all that Sonoma has to offer.
It’s truly a trip of a lifetime.
THE LEGENDS OF SONOMA
After getting picked up in downtown San Francisco, you’ll be escorted to Sonoma Valley where the adventure begins.
We begin our day with a scrumptious lunch, paired with small-lot, exclusive wines, from one of the most famous producers in California.
Another benchmark producer follows in the rolling hills of Bennett Valley where the winemaker will guide us through a tasting of a range of wines that are a Sonoman icon.
We conclude the day at a luxurious hotel in the heart of Healdsburg, your home for the 3 nights of the tour. A decadent 3-course dinner is included tonight at a local fine dining restaurant.
ELEGANCE IN A GLASS
The pristine nature of the Burgundian classics, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is on display as you taste the most elegant wines of the region. Russian River Valley’s cool, foggy conditions allow for these varieties to maintain their freshness and delicacy, while giving them the structure and balance that are not to be missed.
The wines evoke emotion unlike any other. Their nuanced nature and dazzling complexity are what has intrigued connoisseurs for generations.
A day of tasting through the most thought-provoking wines leads to a free evening in Healdsburg. You can explore the quaint town or enjoy a relaxing night at the hotel.
ELEGANCE IN A GLASS
The pristine nature of the Burgundian classics, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is on display as you taste the most elegant wines of the region. Russian River Valley’s cool, foggy conditions allow for these varieties to maintain their freshness and delicacy, while giving them the structure and balance that are not to be missed.
The wines evoke emotion unlike any other. Their nuanced nature and dazzling complexity are what has intrigued connoisseurs for generations.
A day of tasting through the most thought-provoking wines leads to a free evening in Healdsburg. You can explore the quaint little town or spend a relaxing night at the hotel.
THE POWER OF SONOMA CABERNETS
Powerful, rich, opulent and ageworthy; the wines of Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Knights Valley are what fill Sonoma’s fantastic cellars. These wines are strong but approachable in their youth, but with time, they evolve to become so incredibly complex, silky and succulent that it can only be tasted to truly understand the mystics behind the cork.
The wineries of these heat-baked appellations model after Bordeaux in their grand structure and expansive acreage. Castles, grand chateaux and stunning villas; just the sight of these estates will put you in awe.
Dinner tonight is an unforgettable event hosted by leading Sonoma winemakers before heading to bed with palates pleased by their incredible wines. You will have a good sleep before being brought back to San Francisco in luxury the next day.
MEET YOUR HOST
Our Luxury Wine Tours in Sonoma are guided by Master of Wine, Philip Goodband.
PHILIP is a true wine professional with a deep knowledge and love for Sonoma.
A California resident and former Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine, his work and travels for major wine companies and consultancy have taken him around the globe resulting in a unique blend of knowledge and experience, which he happily shares in a very enjoyable and engaging style.
UPCOMING SONOMA WINE TOUR
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included in the price is three nights’ accommodation in a luxury hotel in Healdsburg, all meals during the tour (except the free evening) all winery tours, all wines at the visits and meals, local transport for the duration of the tour, and all taxes and gratuities.
Basically everything is included except your flights, your onwards transport from San Francisco at the end of the tour, insurance, and any items of a personal nature.
PLANNING TIPS
Before the tour we will send you some useful pre-trip information to help you with your planning. Here you’ll find advice on how to get there, tips on what to wear, and details on the hotel.
WEATHER
This is an ideal time to visit Sonoma before the crowds arrive. The weather in Sonoma in February is typically marked by sunny days and cool nights with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Rainfall can occur, so come prepared for all elements.
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