Wine and Napa Valley go hand in hand, and there are certainly no two ways about it.
From the region’s prized Cabernet Sauvignon to its fertile soils dotted with more than 400 incredible wineries, Napa Valley is undoubtedly your go-to place for the best wines and the most exotic wine tours featuring high end chauffeured transportation.
The perfect way to explore the hidden gems of Napa Valley is through a fun-filled, exciting Napa Valley Tour that brings you picturesque views of the magnificent Napa Valley wineries. More than that, you get to have an exclusive wine tasting experience that will probably stay with your forever.
California Wine Tours makes all of this happen and possible with its extensive knowledge of the wineries in Napa Valley as well as its VIP chauffeur servicer.
Napa Valley Wine Tour for 8 – An Experience Unlike Any Other
Whether you are a true oenophile at heart or someone who fancies just a sip or two of the wine to get them through the day, Napa Wine Tours are meant for all types of wine-drinkers and enthusiasts.
We opted for the Napa Wine Tour for 8, and safe to say, it was an experience, unlike any others!
So, in case you happen to be wondering what these wine tours have to offer or what really happens on a wine tour in Napa Valley, this will give you a clear idea!
10:00 am – Pick Up at the White House Inn, Napa
The wine journey begins at the White House Inn, Napa, a resort-style boutique hotel that features an interesting mix of a modern wine country hotel and downtown Napa inn.
It is the ultimate definition of the ”best of both worlds” with its fusion of old, antique style married with a whole new modern look and feel.
Before you head off to the wine tour, you can indulge in the hotel’s delicious continental breakfast, go for a dip in the outdoor pool or visit their full-service spa for a relaxing massage.
At 10:00 am, you will see a fully air-conditioned 8-passenger Mercedes Jet Sprinter pull up in the driveway with premium sound, tinted windows, streaming TV, fiber optic lighting and of course, a professional chauffeur and tour guide.
10:30 am – Darioush – Signature Mezze Tasting $85pp (60-minute experience)
After a smooth thirty-minute drive from the White House In, you will find all your senses fully awake at Darioush Winery, one of Napa’s finest and wineries.
Darioush brings you harmonious time-honored customs, extraordinary arts, and of course, spectacular wine craft. It is fully dedicated and committed to crafting the most distinctive wines that speak volumes about its exceptional vineyards.
At Darioush, you get to indulge in its signature mezze tasting that lasts for a full hour, and this exotic 60-minute experience is priced at just $85pp. Doesn’t sound too much for a rich wine tasting, does it?
The signature mezze showcases its signature wines through a personally hosted wine tasting affair set up in its tasting garden, where you can relax and sip your wine under the shade of the gorgeous pistachio trees. The mezze plates and Persian roasted pistachios are the perfect combination with its delicious wines.
12:00 pm – Duckhorn Vineyards – Portfolio Tasting $50pp + $30 Cheese Board Souvenir (60-minute experience)
The next stop is an American Icon, a Napa Valley Classic, Duckhorn Vineyards that has managed to establish itself as a premier producer of Napa Valley wines in North America. Its bespoke excellence and quality continue even in today’s time, which you will get to see and experience yourself during the Napa Valley Tour through Duckhorn Vineyards.
From strolling through majestic gardens to exploring the magnificent vineyard views, gear yourself for a portfolio wine tasting that guarantees to offer you an elevated experience through its diverse wine offering. This wine tasting experience costs just $50pp, and for an additional $30, you get a cheese board souvenir too!
01:30 pm – Farmstead (75-minute lunch)
This is an American Farmhouse Restaurant that brings us a truly unique, one-of-a-kind Napa experience in St. Helena. Farmstead is one of the best places to stop for a delicious, filling lunch during these Napa Wine Tours. The artisans and culinary experts here bring you a taste of the cool coastal air, mountainous terrain and riverbed benchland, all of which have strong connections with Farmstead.
Every mouthful showcases ingredients sourced fresh from its vineyards, farm and ranch.
This 75-minute lunch will probably be the most amazing time you’ll spend in a farmhouse restaurant ever.
03:00 pm – Grgich Hills – Seated Miljenko’s Flight $50pp (60-minute experience)
Once you are full and satiated, the last stop of this incredible Napa Wine Tour is Grgich Hills, located right in the heart of Napa Valley. This stunning winery in Rutherford is known to produce estate-grown wines that it crafts from grapes grown in its vineyards quite exclusively.
Prepare yourself for an enthralling 60-minute experience on the Seated Miljenko’s Flight, a lovely flight of five estate wines in this Rutherford winery that you get to enjoy on its pretty outdoor patio. It costs only $50pp and is truly a worthwhile experience!
04:30 pm – Drop off at the White House Inn, Napa
The amazing Napa Valley Wine Tour comes to an end as you are dropped back at the White House Inn.
Even if you aren’t particularly a wine person, this tour might just convince you otherwise and awaken the hidden wine lover inside you!
Professional Chauffeurs, Luxury Vehicles
In the whole of Northern California, California Wine Tours is home to the most diverse fleet of luxury vehicles driven by professional chauffeurs who aren’t only trained in vehicle safety but have such in-depth knowledge of the ultimate Wine Country.
They are incredible tour guides who make these Napa Valley Wine Tours truly worth your time, energy, and every penny!
With California Wine Tours, you can totally look forward to a one of a kind experience as you go from one vineyard and winery to the other and sip the richest, finest quality wines along the way! They make sure to give their guests the perfect experience that lasts them for a long, long time through their Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley Wine tours.