Napa
The Region
Historically, the Napa Valley has been producing wine since the 1930s. Over 35,000 acres are now planted in wine grapes from north of San Pablo Bay, northwest to the slopes of Mount St. Helena. It is recognized as the premier wine-producing region in the country based, not only on reputation, but on the price of the grapes grown and the wines produced there.
Pinots and Chardonnay do best in the cool foggy climates near San Pablo Bay and Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from the warmer climates going north to Calistoga including: Oakville, Rutherford, Mount Veeder, Spring and Howell Mountain, St. Helena etc.
Accommodations
The 4 Diamond Deluxe Villagio Inn and Spa, was recently voted by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the top 50 resorts in North America. Options include Vintage Inn, Auberge du Soliel, Solage and for groups, Meadowood.
Wineries
Options include Anderson’s Conn Valley, B. Wise, Blankiet, Buehler, Cakebread, Caymus, Continuum, Darioush, Del Dotto, Domaine Chandon, Grgich, Hall, Kendall-Jackson, Newton, Frank Family, Opus One, Patland Family Winery, Phelps, Raymond, Silverado, and Trefethen.
Three Suggested Tours: 7 Nights, 5 Nights & 3 Nights
5-Star Deluxe San Francisco and Napa 7 Nights, 8 Days
Inclusions
- Private ‘meet and greet’ and chauffeured transfer from Airport and return to airport.
- 6 days with our private driver & guide for insider info, history of Napa wines and introduction to wineries often closed to public – 12 hours per day.
- Use of SUV vehicle including fuel/tolls
- 2 nights accommodation in S.F. at the 5 Star Ritz Carlton or Mandarin Oriental.
- 5 night accommodations at 4 Diamond Villagio Inn and Spa
- 2 Villagio Spa treatments
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Breakfast for two.
- Napa Valley Wine Train & Gourmet Lunch for two.
- 1 artisan food visits/tastings of indulgent artisan chocolates (Napa).
- 7 breakfasts – 5 with Sparkling Wine
- 3 lunches – 1 winery lunch – Napa – tapas with paired wines; a picnic with gourmet goodies from one of Thomas Keller’s kitchens with paired wines and a gourmet lunch on the Napa Wine Train.
- 4 Dinners – 3 Tasting Menu Dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants – one in S.F. and one each in Napa (Auberge du Soleil) plus “welcome” dinner at Bottega in Yountville
- One Welcome bottle of wine at The Villagio
- 10 winery visits and or tastings and tasting fees at the top wineries
Exclusions
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included.
Pricing
Price per Person is $7,695 double occupancy. Can be as low as $5,995 per person with 6 people (3 couples) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change until deposit received.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels, Wineries and Winery Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.
5-Star Napa 5 Nights, 6 Days
Inclusions
- Private ‘meet and greet’ and chauffeured transfer from Airport and return to airport.
- 5 ½ days with our private driver & guide for insider info, history of Napa wines and introduction to wineries often closed to public: 8-12 hours per day.
- Use of SUV vehicle including gasoline/tolls
- 5 night accommodations at 4 Diamond Villagio Inn and Spa
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Breakfast for two.
- Napa Valley Wine Train & Gourmet Lunch for two.
- 1 artisan food visits/tastings and a tasting of artisan chocolates.
- 5 breakfasts with sparkling wine.
- 3 lunches – 1 winery lunch; a picnic with paired wines and a gourmet lunch on the Napa Wine Train.
- 3 dinners – 3 Tasting Menu Dinners: 2 at Michelin-starred restaurants – Napa (Auberge du Soleil) & Bottega and one at 4+ Star Bottega.
- One “Welcome” bottle of wine at The Villagio
- 8 winery visits and or tastings and tasting fees at the top wineries
Exclusions
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included.
Pricing
Price per Person is $4,580 double occupancy. Can be as low as $3,766 per person with 6 people (3 couples) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change until deposit received.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels, Wineries and Winery Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.
wineries
- 2 Visits to local artisans: Napa (Chocolate) or Sonoma (Cheese)
Exclusions
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included
Pricing
Price Per Person – 2 people: $3,750.00 double occupancy (do) Can be as low as $2,960 per person, (do) with 6 travelers (e.g. 3 couples) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change until deposit received.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels and Winery Owner/Wine Consultant Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.–>
Classic American Wine Country Adventure: Napa 3 Nights 4 Days
Inclusions
- Round-trip airport-hotel transfers
- 3 nights accommodation at The Villagio Hotel & Spa – rated one of the top 50 Resort and spas in America by the readers of Travel + Leisure.
- Driver –Wine Expert Guide with commentary featuring Napa history and wine education.
- Use of a SUV with fuel for 4 days
- 3 Breakfasts: considered by most as the best champagne breakfasts in Napa!
- 2 Lunches: one Gourmet lunch on Napa Valley Wine Train
- 2 Dinners: Welcome dinner at Bottega in Napa or 3-Course Tasting Menu at Michelin- starred Auberge du Soleil
- Visits to and tasting fees at 3 Napa Wineries wineries
- Visit to local Napa (Chocolate) and (Cheese) artisans.
Exclusions
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included
Pricing
Price Per Person: $3,395.00 double occupancy. Can be as low as $2,595 pp, do with 6 travelers (e.g. 3 couples) traveling together. So, have more fun and save $800 per person when you bring along your like-minded friends.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change until deposit received.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels and Winery Owner/Wine Consultant Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.