Private Champagne and Wine Tour to Sonoma and Napa

Sparkling Wine production started in the 17th century in France, when a monk named Dom Pierre Pérignon planted vines. Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, was founded in 1729, and documents show it began shipping bubbly in 1764. The style gained in popularity among French and English nobility. In 1745, Moët & Chandon became the first purveyor to a European royal court, at the court of King Louis XV. Veuve Clicquot was then founded in 1772. Among other things, Madame Clicquot invented the riddling process to remove yeast after secondary fermentation, creating the traditional method of méthode champenoise. Sparkling wines have been produced in the Golden State since the 1860s Visit the two best sparkling wineries in Sonoma and Napa. Choose from Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros By Taittinger, Chandon Napa, Mumm Napa, Artesa by Codorniu. Have lunch in one of the restaurants on Sonoma Plaza. Visit local souvenir shops and art galleries. Enjoy scenery and architecture.

1. 1

   Golden Gate Bridge

   10 min

   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.

2. 2

   Sonoma

   1 hour

   Drive through the hills and valleys of Marin and Sonoma to the first winery.

3. 3

   Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

   1.5 hours

   Visit First Winery. Taste California Sparkling Wines, eat some appetizers and enjoy the scenery.

4. 4

   Napa Valley

   30 min

   Drive from the first winery to the second winery through the hills of Sonoma and Napa

5. 5

   Domaine Carneros

   1.5 hours

   Visit Domaine Carneros by Taittinger. Taste Sparkling wines, and enjoy the beautiful chateau and surrounding views.

6. 6

   Sonoma

   1.5 hours

   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.

7. 7

   San Francisco

   1 hour

   Return back to your hotel

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.