TOUR OF SONOMA VALLEY

Cost - Approximately $140 per person (depending on your winery & lunch selections)

Experience the vastness of the wineries in Sonoma Valley. The wineries here are much more spread out than Napa Valley, so those of you who love scenic country drives, make sure to visit Sonoma Wine Country. The line-up shown below gives you an example of our standard Sonoma Valley Tour.  Tour times are flexible, but typically start at 9:00 a.m., and conclude around 6:00 p.m. This itinerary can be modified to accommodate your needs. 

SONOMA VALLEY OVERVIEW

First your tour guide will give you an overview of Sonoma Valley, including the vineyards, appellations and geography; to lay a foundation on which you can build as you travel through the Valley.

ARROWOOD VINEYARDS & WINERY

Wine Tasting. This quaint winery was established in 1986 by Richard and Alis Arrowood.  The have a knack for producing extraordinary wines. Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Viognier, Pinot Blanc and Late-Harvest Riesling.

GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU WINERY

Wine Tasting and Gift Shop. This historic stone winery was established in 1858 and produces a wide range of mostly estate-grown wines. Wines: Gewurtztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Meritage, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Merlot.

LUNCH

A Gourmet Picnic Lunch will be served at winery or in the Plaza Park in downtown Sonoma.  Lunch of your choice will be purchased from the famous Sonoma Cheese Factory.

KENWOOD VINEYARDS

Wine Tasting and Gift Shop. This winery became well known for their "artist series" Cabernet wines which adorn labels designed by leading artists. Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

CHATEAU ST. JEAN

Wine Tasting and Garden Tour. This beautiful chateau-style winery with immaculately maintained gardens, became well-known in the 1970s with a series of vineyard-designated Chardonnays, Fume Blancs, Rieslings and dessert wines.   Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Fume Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Johannisberg Riesling, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Sparkling Wine.

KUNDE ESTATE WINERY

Wine Tasting and Gift Shop. The magnificent Kunde Estate spreads out over 2000 acres, 650 of which are planted to vineyards. Caves dug into the Sonoma hillside store many of their wines.  Wines: Meritage, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

OTHER WINERIES OPTIONS EASILY SUBSTITUTED ON THIS TOUR.

RAVENSWOOD
CARMENET VINEYARD
B.R. COHN WINERY
GLEN ELLEN VINEYARDS & WINERY
ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS & WINERY
SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS
LANDMARD VINEYARDS
RABBIT RIDGE
BENZIGER FAMILY VINEYARDS
BUENA VISTA WINERY

TRANSPORTATION 

You will be transported around Sonoma Valley in a new luxury touring van. Guests staying in the Valley will be picked up at any Sonoma Valley establishment. A convenient rendezvous location can be arranged for San Francisco guests. 

PRICES AND PAYMENT 

Standard tour prices are $140.00 per person.  Groups with under 6 people will be combined with other small groups unless you specify otherwise. Groups with only 1 or 2 people who wish to book a private tour, without any other groups combining with you, are subject to a $400.00 minimum charge. Package prices can fluctuate depending on requested modifications to the standard tour packages. Payment can be made in advance or at the conclusion of the tour by Check, Travelers Checks and cash.

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