Photo Credit: Stan Shebs
It was the trip of a lifetime…
There really is nothing like being there in person. Seeing everything first hand, where the magic happens and even, how it happens. Meeting the Winemakers and Distillers who craft your favorite beverages and witnessing a part of their history. But, lets face it, planning a wine or whiskey vacation is tricky. What vineyards or distilleries do we visit? how many do we do in a day? Then there is navigating the ever changing food scene when and finding a place to eat. What hotels are the easiest, most comfortable and most convenient? And then fitting in all the other activities that you want to do.
Let me help!
I have developed relationships with many of the finest producers in the Wine and Whiskey world. After a brief consultation, let me handle the details, I will meet you at your destination, and escort you on a trip of a lifetime. All you have to do is pack your bags, get yourself to the airport, and get on a plane. Groups are limited to 8 people in order to preserve the personal experience and individualized attention.
Sample 5 Day San Francisco, Sonoma & Napa Wine Trip Itinerary.
Day 1: Travel to San Francisco
Arrive San Francisco (SFO Airport) Morning Arrival:
Meet Zach and driver at baggage claim.
Activity: Walk down Fisherman’s Warf with Views of the Golden Gate Bridge
Tour: Alcatraz Island and Museum
Lunch Near Hotel
Drive to Hotel: Check in and Get Settled.
Activity: Cocktails at World Ranked Bar
Dinner: Local or Michelin Star Restaurant
Evening at Leisure or Nightlife Bar Crawl
Day 2: Sonoma Wine Country
Breakfast at Hotel
Depart hotel for Sonoma Wine Country
Winery 1: Tour and Tasting
Winery 2: Picnic Lunch, followed by tasting with Winery Owner
Optional Activity: Safari West Adventure Tour
Winery 3: Sparkling Wine - Seated Wine and Cheese Tasting
Sunset Drive to Napa Hotel: Check in.
Dinner at Local or Michelin Star Restaurant
Evening at Leisure or Bar Visit
Day 3: Napa Wine Country
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out of Napa Hotel
Optional Activity: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Winery 1: Sparkling Wine: Tour and Tasting
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Winery 2: Seated Tasting
Winery 3: Wine and Food Pairing
Depart for San Francisco Hotel: Check in.
Dinner at Local or Michelin Star Restaurant or Napa Valley Wine Train.
Evening at Leisure or Cocktail Bar Visit
Day 4: San Francisco
Breakfast at Hotel
San Francisco City Tour
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Afternoon Tour or Activity
Hotel Break: Change for Dinner
Sunset Helicopter Tour and Dinner Cruise
Return To Hotel.
Day 5: Depart San francisco
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out of San Francisco Hotel
Depart for Airport