Intoxicating Napa Wine Tours

California wine country encompasses a large sweeping section of hills and valleys approximately two hours north of San Francisco. There are over 400 wineries in this area and lush vineyards can be seen for miles around.

Two of the most renowned wine-making areas are the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Because of the beauty of these valleys and the excellent quality of wine they produce, Sonoma and Napa have become popular day trips for Californians and wine connoisseurs.

Sonoma Valley is considered the origin of wine-making in California. The area has been producing wine since the late 1800s. Napa Valley is renowned for its wines which have defeated French wines in competition.

The name Napa Valley is now associated with the highest quality vintage wines.

Napa Valley contains a quarter of the wineries in California's wine country. The sheer number of wineries attracts many to this particular area. Napa may be traditional and non-traditional.

Wine samplers can tour wine country on buses or bicycles, in limousines, vans, or Jeeps and even aboard hot air balloons! Napa wine tours are often day trips in which members of the tours sample local wines from various wineries and also stop to enjoy shopping and fine dining.

Napa are popular for large groups like corporations, wedding parties, and wine-tasting groups.

Imbibing and Napa Wine Tours

Not all involve drinking wine. Some visitors come to see wine country. For example, the hot air balloon wine tour begins at dawn and ends with a brunch that may include champagne or wine upon request.

Bicycle tours provide exercise and breathtaking scenery. The most popular are those that involve actual imbibing. Members have the opportunity to sample several different types of wine at each winery. Food usually accompanies traditional since various cheeses, breads, and chocolate bring out the flavor of wine and influence wine samplers to purchase.

Tours beginning in San Francisco are often cheaper due to the fact that there is a two hour drive to wine country. There are many types of tours and wine lovers looking for a wine sampling adventure are sure to find one that will be exciting and reasonably priced.


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