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Winery	Region	Prominent Varietals	Tasting	Lunch	Description
DeLoach Vineyards	Sonoma County	Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet	✓		-Informal tasting of 5 DeLoach Vineyard-designated wines
Kendall-Jackson Estate	Sonoma County	Chardonnay, Cabernet Pinot Noir	✓	✓	-Farm-to-table Chef’s 5-course lunch menu paired with Kendall-Jackson classic wines

DeLoach Vineyards

Tasting event: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Your experience at DeLoach takes on a relaxing, informal ambience in natural surroundings. Experience a self-guided walking tour of the half-acre culinary gardens and Vineyards! You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of our Theatre of Nature, Sycamore Grove and Estate Patio and Garden. The garden includes vegetables and herbs as well as medicinal plants. For your informal wine tasting, our guests will be treated to five offerings of the DeLoach’s vineyard-designated wines. Seating arrangements are in The Grove shaded by sycamore trees overlooking the beautiful vineyards and culinary gardens. Hosts will be in attendance.

About DeLoach

DeLoach Vineyards was started in 1975 and one of the first wineries established in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California after Prohibition. The Boisset family of Burgundy, France purchased DeLoach in November 2003. DeLoach Vineyards has been a pioneering producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel in the Russian River Valley since 1975. As a winegrowing region, The Russian River Valley is known as “America’s Burgundy,” a distinction in which DeLoach has been an important factor. The winery has received numerous accolades and 90+ ratings. The Wine Spectator’s James Laube calls DeLoach “one of California’s best producers of chardonnay,” and Wine and Spirits has proclaimed DeLoach “Winery of the Year” twelve times, including 2011 and 2012.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate

Lunch with Paired Wines event: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

When you hear the name Kendall-Jackson, one immediately thinks of Chardonnay!

The late Jess Jackson, visionary winemaker and founder of Kendall-Jackson, was noted for popularizing Chardonnay with his Kendall-Jackson Winery.

Your visit to Kendall-Jackson will take you on a wander through their lush sensory gardens, followed by a five-course farm-to-table lunch menu with wine pairings that will include a region select of available wine including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

In this wine pairing experience, you will discover the Jackson Estate Collection, a celebrated line-up of certified sustainable wines that showcase their prized, family-owned vineyards located across California’s top wine growing regions and appellations.

About Kendall-Jackson

Purchasing an 80-acre apple and walnut orchard in 1982 and replanting Chardonnay grapevines, they set about making a premium yet affordable Californian Wine. Jess sold the first case ever of Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay at the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station. That same year, the inaugural vintage of Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay won the first-ever Platinum Award for an American Chardonnay at The American Wine Competition.

Kendall-Jackson was officially on the map.

Inclusions

• Luxury coach round trip transport from San Francisco cruise port  
• DeLoach Vineyards
  • Access to tour the property, vineyards and culinary gardens
  • Wine Tasting where guests are treated to five vineyard-designate wines
• Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate
  • Welcome splash of a current release wine
  • Farm-to-table Chef’s five-course lunch menu paired with Kendall-Jackson classic wines

Personal purchases at the wineries and trip cancellation insurance not included.

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Winery	Region	Prominent Varietals	Tasting	Lunch	Description
Kendall-Jackson	Sonoma County	Chardonnay, Cabernet Pinot Noir	✓		-Informal tasting that will take you through Kendall-Jackson’s world class selection of limited-release wines.
DeLoach Vineyards	Sonoma County	Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet	✓	✓	-Casual lunch platters of sandwiches (turkey, roast beef and tuna) and sides, seated under the Grove. Vegetarian options can be arranged on request. Vineyard-designate wines presented.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate

Tasting event: 10:30pm – 12:30pm

This wine tour is exclusively reserved for Sonoma wineries. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Napa Valley, Sonoma County is blessed with a versatile landscape which is strongly impacted by maritime influences. The cooler climate is conducive to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and cool-climate Syrah. Most vineyards in Sonoma are above the fog line so they don’t lose the warmth required to enable grapes to ripen in time for harvest.

When you hear the name Kendall-Jackson, one immediately thinks of Chardonnay!

The late Jess Jackson, visionary winemaker and founder of Kendall-Jackson, was noted for popularizing Chardonnay with his Kendall-Jackson Winery.

Your visit to Kendall-Jackson will take you on a tour of the winery to learn of its unique pioneering history, a wander through their lush sensory gardens, while tasting the fruits of their labor by way of an informal tasting that will take you through Kendall-Jackson’s world class selection of limited-release, coastal California wines.

About Kendall-Jackson

Purchasing 80-acre apple and walnut orchard in 1982 and replanting Chardonnay grapevines, they set about making a premium yet affordable Californian Wine. Jess sold the first case ever of Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay at the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station. That same year, the inaugural vintage of Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay won the first-ever Platinum Award for an American Chardonnay at The American Wine Competition.

Kendall-Jackson was officially on the map.

DeLoach Vineyards

Lunch with paired wines event: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Your experience at Deloach takes on a relaxing informal setting in natural surroundings. Experience a taste of our Estate wines while you’re on a walking tour where the grapes are grown! You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of our Theatre of Nature, Sycamore Grove and Estate Patio and Garden while sampling the wine from our beautiful terroir, all grown in their Organic and Demeter-certified Biodynamic Estate Vineyard. The half-acre culinary garden includes vegetables and herbs, as well as medicinal plants such as yarrow, chamomile and dandelion, which are used in Biodynamic compost preparations. 

For the casual lunch option, the winery will dedicate space in the Grove, a stunning outdoor venue, shaded by large sycamore trees with views of the vineyards and culinary gardens. Enjoy a light assortments of sandwich platters with varied meats, turkey, roast beef and tuna. Vegetarian options can be arranged on request. Guests are treated to five offerings of the DeLoach’s vineyard-designate wines.

About DeLoach

DeLoach Vineyards was started in 1975 by Cecil DeLoach, Christine DeLoach, Berle Beliz and Jack Fleming, and was one of the first wineries established in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California after Prohibition. The Boisset family of Burgundy, France purchased DeLoach in November 2003. DeLoach Vineyards has been a pioneering producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel in the Russian River Valley since 1975. As a winegrowing region, The Russian River Valley is known as “America’s Burgundy,” a distinction in which DeLoach has been an important factor. The winery has received numerous accolades and 90+ ratings. The Wine Spectator’s James Laube calls DeLoach “one of California’s best producers of chardonnay,” and Wine and Spirits has proclaimed DeLoach “Winery of the Year” TWELVE times, including 2011 and 2012.

Inclusions

• Luxury coach transport round trip from San Francisco cruise port
• Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate
  • Welcome splash of a current release wine
  • Informal tasting of Kendall-Jackson’s world class selection of limited-release
• DeLoach Vineyards
  • Welcome taste of a current release wine
  • Access to tour the property
  • Casual Lunch in the Grove includes sandwich platters: turkey, roast beef and tuna. Vegetarian options can be arranged on request.
  • Guests are treated to limited release offerings of the DeLoach’s vineyard-designated wines
  • Luxury coach transport returning to San Francisco cruise port

Personal purchases at the wineries and trip cancellation insurance not included.

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Winery	Region	Prominent Varietals	Tasting	Lunch	Description
Sterling Vineyards	Calistoga, Napa	Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon	✓		-St. Dunstan Room for your private tasting experience of Sterling’s premier wines, a selection of their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Frank Family Vineyards	Calistoga, Napa	Cabernet, Chardonnay, Sparkling wines, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel	✓	✓	-Set in the opulent Miller House, experience will include a 3-course lunch serving paired with a selection of Frank Family current release wines.

Sterling Vineyards

Tasting event: 11:00am – 12:30pm

This tour takes you from San Francisco to the northernmost tip of Napa Valley that more than lives up to its motto of “hot springs, cool wine and a warm welcome”.

Welcome to Sterling Vineyards. The winery itself is an architectural icon in Napa Valley, perched 300 feet above the historic town of Calistoga. Modeled after the beautiful white stucco buildings on the Greek island of Mykonos, it stands out dramatically against the rugged Mayacamas and Vaca Mountain ranges that flank each side of Napa Valley. It is the only winery in the world with an aerial gondola. As you alight the tram with welcome drink in hand, you will be taken on a scenic tour of the winery. We have reserved the newly redesigned St. Dunstan Room for your premier tasting experience of Sterling’s premier wines, a selection of their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

About Sterling Vineyards

Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. As one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, Sterling Vineyards was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the region into the premier winemaking appellation we know today. In 1969, Sterling Vineyards bottled the first vintage-dated Merlot in California. This was also the winery’s first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Frank Family Vineyards

Lunch paired with wines event: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

After four years in the making, Frank Family welcomes you to a new hospitality space. The Miller House, exquisitely designed by famed American architect Howard Bracken is practical as well as polished, dramatic as well as down-to-earth, featuring sustainably reclaimed wood, high ceilings and natural earth tones that bring the outside in. The Miller House which overlooks sprawling vineyards and mountain views, is the vision of Founder, Leslie Miller Frank, who married Rich Frank on the exact site where the new structure now stands. Leslie was inspired to create a space to host the winery’s most elevated and exclusive experiences.

We were equally inspired to reserve this beautiful space for your visit. This experience will include a three-course lunch serving paired with a selection of Frank Family current release wines.

About Frank Family Vineyards

Frank Family has consistently garnered recognition since its inception in 1993 as one of Napa Valley’s premier flagship wineries in both consumer and industry rankings, accepting most recently the coveted award of Best Overall Winery, Best Chardonnay and Sparkling wines. Considered overall more as a collector’s wine, their wines can be enjoyed by the novice wine drinker and wine connoisseur alike.

Known for: Cabernet, Chardonnay in addition to the estate grown, they also produce sparkling wines. Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. The Frank family is also renowned for their tireless philanthropic endeavors, particularly through their extensive humanitarian and conservation efforts.

Inclusions

• Luxury coach round trip transport from San Francisco cruise port
• Sterling Vineyards
  • Gondola ride up the hill to the winery (included in wine tasting)
  • Welcome taste of a current release sparkling wine
  • Informative tour of the winery
  • Access to the terrace areas to enjoy the breathtaking views
  • Exclusive St. Dunstan’s Room for your hosted wine tasting experience
• Frank Family Vineyards
  • Welcome taste of a current release sparkling wine
  • Full access to the exclusive Miller House
  • Lunch consists of first course salad, two proteins (tri-tip steak and fish) with two sides (marbled potatoes and roasted vegetables) followed by dessert.

Personal purchases at the wineries and trip cancellation insurance not included.

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Marvel at panoramic Napa Valley views from the opulent second-floor observation-style Vista Dome car as you embark on an immersive three-hour ride full of 360-degree Napa Valley views, plush dining booths and photo opportunities with your travel companions.

The Vista Dome experience comes to life in an exclusive one of 10 ever-constructed 1952 Pullman glass-domed observation cars. It opens you up to a world of incredible sights and exquisite cuisine. Sit back on this picture-perfect daytime ride and enjoy a memorable mid-day meal as our expert team serves artfully prepared selections from our state-of-the-art onboard kitchens.

• Three-hour train ride through Napa Valley
• Immersive journey aboard an observation-style Pullman rail car
• Digital boarding photo keepsake
• Welcome glass of sparkling wine
• Four-course wine country-inspired meal prepared and served onboard
• Round trip bus transfer from the Port of San Francisco to downtown Napa

Wines and beverages are available for purchase on board.
Guests must be physically able to climb up 5 stairs to board the train.

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Picture this: Tables draped in white linen, silverware and crystal-clear glasses gleaming in the sunlight, etched glass partitions separating each table, mahogany paneling, and natural luxuriant wood tones all aboard a beautifully restored 1915 Pullman car. It’s a scene from the Gourmet Express, one that harkens back to a bygone era of travel and the classic Napa Valley Wine Train experience that started it all in 1989 with their first voyages.

While on the journey, indulge in a sumptuous three-course gourmet lunch and embrace a slower pace aboard a three-hour unique train ride that weaves your way through the Napa Valley countryside.

• Three-hour immersive train ride through Napa Valley aboard a fully restored 1915 Pullman rail car
• Three-course wine country-inspired meal prepared and served onboard
• Digital boarding photo keepsake
• Welcome glass of sparkling wine
• Round trip bus transfer from the Port of San Francisco to downtown Napa

Wines and beverages are available for purchase on board.
Guests must be physically able to climb up 5 stairs to board the train.