Wine Tasting - WineCountry.com https://www.winecountry.com Experience Wine Country Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:27:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 Immersive Sound Experience & Small Bites https://www.winecountry.com/product/medlock-ames-immersive-sound-experience-at-bell-mountain-ranch/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/medlock-ames-immersive-sound-experience-at-bell-mountain-ranch/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:05:49 +0000 Explore the sights and sounds of our vineyards through this self-guided audio experience. Followed by a private tasting and cheese pairing at Bell Mountain Ranch.

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Explore the sights and sounds of our property through this 90-minute private tasting experience at Bell Mountain Ranch. Guests will be self-guided through an audio experience developed by local sound artist, Hugh Livingston. Following the walking tour, our wine educator will guide the guests through a flight of five current release and member-exclusive wines thoughtfully paired with a seasonal, local cheese plate.

Bell Mountain is the heart of everything we do at Medlock Ames. In the spirit of preservation and sustainability, we leave the majority of our 338 acres in their natural state. The working estate includes 50 acres of vineyards, 650 olive trees, an orchard, and a market garden for seasonal vegetables and flowers, along with our state-of-the-art winery and barrel cellar.

Experience Highlights

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Wander through the vineyards

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Enjoy the sights and sounds of our vineyards, garden, and winery in Alexander Valley. Gaze at the ponds and oak trees draped with Spanish moss while sipping wine from our estate vineyards. Wildlife is abundant with dozens of bird species and butterflies floating around the property.
Insider Tip: Depending on the time of year, you may be lucky to see the grape harvest in action!
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Self-Guided Audio Tour

Learn

Follow a map around Bell Mountain Ranch while co-founder, Ames Morison, chats to you about regenerative farming and our fight against climate change. Our winemaker, Abby Watt, will explain why Cabernet grows best at our Ranch and other members of Medlock Ames will educate you on our sustainable practices in this pre-recorded audio series.
Insider Tip: The walk usually takes between 30-60 min. Please dress comfortably with appropriate footwear!
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Organically-farmed wines

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After your stroll, enjoy six current releases and member-exclusive wines with one of our wine educators. Thoughtfully paired with a seasonal, local cheese plate alongside market items from our organic gardens. Most of our wines are crafted in small batches due to the limited number of planted vines on the property.
Insider Tip: At the ranch, you will try some of our lowest production, member-allocated wines.

At a Glance

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Available daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
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1-12 Guests can attend. Guests must be over 21.
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This experience will be hosted at Bell Mountain Ranch at 13414 Chalk Hill Rd. Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Please note: we have two locations, so be sure that you've identified the correct address before the time of your visit.)
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Duration: Plan for at least 90 min
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This tasting experience will include a tour of our vineyard property and winery production space so please plan to wear comfortable shoes. You may also want to bring a jacket as the weather in wine country can be a bit crisp from time to time.
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Experience takes place outdoors and is weather permitting. Tastings will be conducted inside or outside depending on rain or shine.

Our take

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This tasting experience will include a tour of our vineyard property and winery production space so please plan to wear comfortable shoes. You may also want to bring a jacket as the weather in wine country can be a bit crisp from time to time.
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Sustainability is the heart of what we do. Along with farming organic vineyards we harvest olive oil, operate seven solar arrays, and employ a full-time vineyard team.
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Ames is transitioning the property to follow regenerative farming practices. He studied organic farming and ecological health in the peace corps of Guatemala.

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A destination for Cabernet lovers. Alexander Valley is home to beautiful, rich, and complex soils along with warm afternoons which are ideal conditions for this grape variety.
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Visit the 100-year-old Historic Healdsburg Tasting Room, only about 20 minutes from the Ranch. Once a country store turned gas station, turned biker bar. We renovated the building in 2006.
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Make sure to try the organic estate Olive Oil and Blackberry Grape Jelly.

Your Host:
Medlock Ames Winery

Medlock Ames Winery
Since the 1990’s we have been pioneers in the area by farming organically with no artificial chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides used to grow our wines. Instead, we promote healthy, living soil that nurtures, feeds and protects our vines and embrace age-old, low impact farming methods, like crop diversity, allowing the vineyard to shine through in the fruit.
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Winemakers Private Cellar Luncheon https://www.winecountry.com/product/winemaker-private-cellar-luncheon/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/winemaker-private-cellar-luncheon/#respond Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:47:33 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/winemaker-private-cellar-luncheon/ A private 5 course lunch pairing with winemaker Bill Williamson featuring delicious wines expertly paired with creation by their Culinary team.

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Visit winemaker Bill Williamson’s private Dry Creek Valley Ranch vineyards to enjoy a selection of special reserve wines over a five-course lunch with Bill. Your meal will be crafted by the winery culinary team and paired with virtually unobtainable natural wines for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Bill Williamson is a farmer, winemaker, author, grandfather, and successful business leader who has a devotion to quality over quantity. He looks forward to spending an afternoon with you dining and educating you on the history of Williamson Wines and any questions you may have about wines and the wine-making process.

Come enjoy this unique and delicious wine country experience.

Experience Highlights

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LUNCH WITH THE WINEMAKER IN HIS PRIVATE CELLAR

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Taste a collection of reserve wines paired with a gourmet lunch accompanied by winemaker, Bill Williamson.
If possible, refrain from eating or drinking too much the morning of, as lunch is five courses created by the winery chefs each paired with Bill’s special reserve wines.
LEARN
THE SECRETS TO WINE AND FOOD PAIRING

LEARN

What makes a “natural” wine and how foods and spices interact with fine wines.
Be prepared to have all of your questions answered. Ranging from wine, food, travel, and leisure, Bill has an answer for it all.
INDULGE
FOOD, WINE & LIFE – QUALITY VS QUANTITY

INDULGE

As you sit at Bill's table for an informative and entertaining few hours, time will fly during this unique experience.
Be prepared to enjoy a relaxing 2+ hour lunch with Bill Williamson, an engaging, and talented vintner.

At a Glance

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12:00pm daily.
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2+ Hours
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Williamson Wines Estate Vineyards at Healdsburg California. Further instructions will be given via email post-booking. This experience takes place regardless of weather.
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Owner and Winemaker, Bill Williamson
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Maximum 10 guests. Reservation must be booked in advance and all guests must be over 21
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This is a seated, indoor experience. Wear comfortable smart-casual wine country attire!
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This experience is indoors.
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Tax is included

WHY

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Williamson Wines are not available in stores or restaurants, and are exclusively available through the Williamson wine club membership or their Healdsburg tasting rooms the williamsonwines.com website.
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The ten Reserve wines from the Williamson Wines collection are a rarity and this unique dining experience is the only opportunity to taste them, in the company of their creator.

Your Host:
Williamson Wines

Williamson Wines
Williamson Wines has been family-owned and operated for over 20 years. The winery is located in Healdsburg, California, and produces more than 45 different wines every year. Roughly fifty percent of these wines are produced as single-vineyard, single-varietal wines and the remainder are blends of those wines.

Every vintage of Williamson wines sells out within a few months of release. The wines are not available in any stores or restaurants. The majority of wines are subscribed by wine club membership and the remainder are taken by visitors to our Healdsburg tasting rooms and restaurant.
Learn more

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Tamber Bey’s Side-by-Side Elevated Experience https://www.winecountry.com/product/tamber-bey-side-by-side-elevated-experience/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/tamber-bey-side-by-side-elevated-experience/#respond Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:50:24 +0000 Enjoy a private tasting of select library wines alongside our current releases.

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This retrospective tasting features aged gems alongside our current release wines in a private and intimate setting. While personally guided by Tamber Bey’s Director of Hospitality, you will experience a deep dive into our winery operations. Before the tasting, enjoy a walking tour of the production spaces (wine in hand) and meet a few of the horses that make their home at Sundance Ranch.

Experience Highlights

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Retrospective Tasting

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Select library wines are tasted side by side with their current-release counterparts.
Tertiary aromas in wine refer to the bouquet of smells that wine aging creates. During the aging process, the aromas that the fermentation process has produced develop further or even change with time in the bottle.
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Dive Deep into the Wine Production Process

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This private experience includes a tour of the winemaking facility and insight into how our wines are made.
Did you know the wine that evaporates from a barrel during the aging process is called the Angel’s Share?
Experience
Personalized and Conceptualized

Experience

Enjoy your own private host for this elevated experience. It’s one-on-one wine hospitality at its finest.
Our Director of Hospitality Morgan Craft personally hosts this elevated experience.

At a Glance

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Available daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
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Duration 90 minutes
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Tamber Bey Ambassador Club Room
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2 Guests. Reservation must be booked in advance and all guests must be over 21
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Attire is Napa Casual. Please be aware that the experience includes atour of the ranch and winery, so wear comfortable footwear for walking around outdoors.
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This experience is indoors.
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Tax is included

Our take

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This experience is like tasting time in the bottle.
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Personalized, elevated experience.
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Wine education meets wine enjoyment.

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What happens to wine in the barrel? It ages.
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What happens to wine in the bottle? It develops tertiary flavors.
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What happens to wine in the glass? It opens up and evolves.

Your Host:
Tamber Bey

Tamber Bey
Vintner Barry Waitte founded Tamber Bey Vineyards in 1999, when he purchased a 60-acre vineyard in the Yountville Appellation and an 11-acre property in the renowned Oakville Appellation. This marked Waitte’s entry into the wine business as a grower. He began making wine in 2001. Today, Tamber Bey Vineyards produces 15 different Burgundy- and Bordeaux-style wines at Sundance Ranch in Calistoga. Sundance Ranch is a world-class equestrian facility that is home to the winery, the Waittes' personal horses and Sunrise Horse Rescue.
Learn more

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Courtyard Wine Tasting & Cookie Pairing https://www.winecountry.com/product/courtyard-wine-tasting-and-cookie-pairing/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/courtyard-wine-tasting-and-cookie-pairing/#respond Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:23:33 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/signature-wine-tasting-and-savory-cookie-pairing/ Enjoy a five-flight tasting of our current releases from our Signature Collection portfolio of wines paired with our unique savory cookies.

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Enjoy a five-flight tasting of our current releases from our Vineyard Series and Signature Collection portfolios of wines paired with our unique savory cookies. Each cookie has been created using unique and unexpected ingredients designed to enhance the tasting experience. Following your tasting experience, your host will take you on a tour of the winemaking facility and around the ranch to meet some of the horses.

Experience Highlights

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Vineyard Series & Signature Collection Wines

Taste

Your tasting experience will feature five wines from our Vineyard Series and Signature Collection portfolio of limited-production, single-vineyard wines.
Tamber Bey produces 15 different wines from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and Santa Barbara wine regions.
Savor
Did Someone Say Cookies?

Savor

Our unique savory cookie pairing features bite-sized delicacies made with surprising ingredients to bring out the characteristics of the wines.
Tamber Bey has been offering this unique pairing since 2010!
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Winery and Ranch Walkabout

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Get an inside look at the wine-making process and meet the Tamber Bey horses that live on the winery property.
Tamber Bey is the only winery in Napa Valley that is also a working horse ranch!

At a Glance

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Available daily from 10am to 5pm.
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Duration 90 minutes
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Guests will enjoy their experience in the courtyard of the main barn, surrounded by horses and with stunning views of the mountains.
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Tamber Bey Vineyards at Sundance Ranch
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2-6 Guests. Reservation must be booked in advance and all guests must be over 21
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Attire is Napa Casual. Please be aware that the experience includes a tour of the ranch and winery, so wear comfortable footwear for walking around outdoors.
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Experience is available rain or shine. You will be seated outdoors, but we offer ample cover, shade and heaters when needed.
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Tax is included

Our take

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Our cookie pairing experience is to die for. Who can say no to cookies?
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The unique setting brings wine country and horse country together for a spectacular experience.
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Enjoy a broad selection of wines from our Signature Collection portfolio.

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Tamber Bey is dog friendly!
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Tamber Bey is home to 20 horses, including rescues, retirees and performance horses.
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Photo opportunities abound at Tamber Bey, so smile, click and share!

Your Host:
Tamber Bey

Tamber Bey
Vintner Barry Waitte founded Tamber Bey Vineyards in 1999, when he purchased a 60-acre vineyard in the Yountville Appellation and an 11-acre property in the renowned Oakville Appellation. This marked Waitte’s entry into the wine business as a grower. He began making wine in 2001. Today, Tamber Bey Vineyards produces 15 different Burgundy- and Bordeaux-style wines at Sundance Ranch in Calistoga. Sundance Ranch is a world-class equestrian facility that is home to the winery, the Waittes' personal horses and Sunrise Horse Rescue.
Learn more

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Exclusive Profile Estate Picnic & Tasting https://www.winecountry.com/product/exclusive-profile-estate-picnic-tasting/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/exclusive-profile-estate-picnic-tasting/#respond Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:25:37 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/exclusive-profile-estate-picnic/ Exclusive experience featuring lunch and world-class wines, located on a picturesque ridge 800 feet above the valley floor.

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Join us for our Profile Estate Picnic Lunch and enjoy an exclusive quintessential Napa Valley vineyard experience! Our Profile Estate Picnic Style lunch is the ultimate wine and food experience. Your Merryvale host will meet you at our Profile Estate Vineyard, located on a picturesque ridge 800 feet above the valley floor, just a short 15-minute drive from our winery in downtown St. Helena. You will enjoy lunch and select vintages of Profile Collection wines on our Estate Vineyard deck followed by a walk through the vineyard with spectacular views of the Napa Valley. We look forward to sharing our beautiful Estate Vineyard with you.

Experience Highlights

NOURISH
Custom Picnic Lunch

NOURISH

Guests can choose from a selection of lunch options from Tre Posti
Insider Tip: Tre Posti delivers a captivating blend of old-world Italy and the fresh, local ingredients of wine country.
TASTE
Estate Tasting

TASTE

Your host will present a vertical tasting of world-class Profile Collection wines.
Insider Tip: These wines represent the absolute best of each vintage.
EXPLORE
Vineyard Tour

EXPLORE

Enjoy a guided vineyard walking tour after relaxing on our Estate Vineyard deck while taking in views of the surrounding vineyards and valley floor.
Insider Tip: Wear comfortable shoes to explore this stunning vineyard.

At a Glance

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Offered Monday - Sunday at 11:00 am
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Duration: 2 hours
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Merryvale's Profile Estate Vineyard, 15 Minutes from St. Helena
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Outdoor experience, cancelled in case of rain with full refund.
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2 - 8 people per group
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Please note that the experience takes place in a vineyard with a gravel path and uneven surfaces. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Tax Included

Our take

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This experience takes place in a secret vineyard not accessible to the public.
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Tre Posti offers some of the best food options in St. Helena.
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Wines showcase the Schlatter Family’s longstanding commitment to wine quality and integrity.

Your Host:
Merryvale Vineyards

Merryvale Vineyards
Merryvale Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in Napa Valley. We produce small-lot wines from select vineyard sources. Merryvale is known for our luscious, powerful Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays as well as our Bordeaux-style red blend.

Our historic building was the first winery built in the Napa Valley after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933.
Learn more

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Napa’s Only Pan-Asian Food & Wine Experience https://www.winecountry.com/product/napas-only-pan-asian-food-wine-experience/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/napas-only-pan-asian-food-wine-experience/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:58:47 +0000 Treat your palate to Napa’s most unexpected food & wine experience– pairing vibrant Asian fare with versatile wines.

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Sit down to a true sensory experience, found nowhere else in the Napa Valley, featuring an exciting lineup of Asian dishes alongside a flight of five of our Fifth Moon wines. Discover surprising but complementary pairings like Malvasia Bianca with poached shrimp and kimchi cocktail sauce and our signature Red Blend with a hoisin pulled pork slider and wasabi slaw.

Our unique menu was created in collaboration with Chef Max Ackerman of Napa’s Sushi Monkey whose formal training, expertise in traditional Japanese cuisine, and passion for working with thoughtfully-sourced ingredients bring the concept to life. Chef Ackerman worked with our winemaker, Timothy Milos, and Associate Winemaker Rachel Froehlich, to create a harmonious lineup of colorful tapas-style dishes that reflect the season and offer an unexpected dimension to the Napa wine tasting experience.

Experience Highlights

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Dabble in the Uncommon

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Sourced from off the beaten path vineyards around California, Fifth Moon wines showcase some uncommon California wines such as Gruner Veltliner and Malvasia Bianca.
Insider Tip: Consider your takeout favorites while tasting. Fifth Moon is designed to pair with a variety of cuisines such as Mexican, Thai, Indian, and Japanese, among others.
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Experience Versatility

Explore

Delight in the unexpected and experience the versatility of our Fifth Moon wines.
Insider Tip: Mix and match the wine and food pairings to find your favorites.
Unwind
Refreshingly Different

Unwind

Stay a while and enjoy our refreshingly different tasting experience.
Our knowledgeable team can answer any wine questions you may have no matter how small or challenging. We’re here to help you expand your knowledge if you’re interested.

At a Glance

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Offered: Friday at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5 pm. Sunday at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, and 3:30 pm.
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In the tasting room or on the outdoor patio. Please note that we are located next to a busy road and while we’re doing everything we can to dampen the traffic noise for our outdoor tastings, it can be loud sometimes.
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Duration: 1 hour
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Casual
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This experience takes place rain or shine.
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1-6 Guests can attend. Guests must be over 21.

Our take

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The only Pan-Asian food and wine pairing in the Napa Valley!
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Fifth Moon wines are priced at an affordable price point for everyday drinking.

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There are additional food options that can be added to the experience during your visit. Make sure to check out the menu.
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RD Winery produces 17 different wines spanning Napa, Sonoma and California appellations. Check out our wine list and add additional wine tastings during your visit.

Your Host:
RD Winery

RD Winery
Located at the gateway to Napa Valley, RD Winery is the perfect place to begin or end a day in wine country. Our Vietnamese roots and small, woman-led team inspire our dynamic approach to the winery experience. By creating a space where all feel welcome, we are building a diverse community around the appreciation and enjoyment of wine. Our Winemaker, Timothy Milos, is known for his purist winemaking style and 100-point wines. His expertise and grower relationships transform some of the region’s finest fruit into beautiful, terroir-driven wines that are ready to enjoy now. We are bringing some of California’s most uncommon varieties to the forefront through our Fifth Moon label wines, which you can experience in our one-of-a-kind food & wine experience.
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Cycle, Sip & Smile in Healdsburg https://www.winecountry.com/product/cycle-sip-smile-in-healdsburg/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/cycle-sip-smile-in-healdsburg/#respond Sat, 20 Mar 2021 22:05:37 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/cycle-sip-smile-in-healdsburg/ Explore Healdsburg's beautiful backroads and taste from the best wineries, while on a relaxing bike tour!

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Come enjoy the beauty of the Dry Creek Valley on arguably the best bicycling day trip anywhere in the country. Enjoy a fantastic, quiet road where every turn brings a picture postcard view. Come cycle with us Getaway Style. No one matches our routes, bikes, and most importantly, our guides. Discover the beauty and tranquility of these fabled wine regions and taste wines to rival those produced anywhere in the world. Our award-winning guides take you to all the best places over the course of an easy, 15 mile ride, prepare a tasty picnic spread, and take you into the vineyards for our “Grapes 101.”

Experience Highlights

Discover
Boutique Vineyards

Discover

Visit small, family and estate wineries off the beaten path. Explore the hidden gems that are otherwise overlooked
Estate wineries use their own grapes and make wine on site
Indulge
Wine Country Picnic

Indulge

Enjoy our signature wine country picnic lunch; prepared by our guides and composed of delicious local food
Artfully crafted and unique every time!
Recharge
Active Relaxation

Recharge

Escape the hustle and bustle of the world as you ride; feel your worries melt away in the sun and as you are immersed in the beauty of rides through the vines.
Leave your worries at home

At a Glance

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Available every day starting at 10:00am
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This biking tour is five an a half hours and includes stops at 2-3 wineries.
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Takes place in Healdsburg, California
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Guide will meet you at our Getaway Adventures/Wine Country Bikes Shop at 61 Front Street, Healdsburg
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2-12 Guests can attend. Guests must be over 21. A minimum of 2 guests is required for a trip to run. Single guests wanting to book may be added to existing tours, subject to schedule.
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Wear comfortable active wear and close-toed shoes.
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Beautiful, but sometimes rains late fall to early spring. The trips run rain or shine.
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Tax and Gratuity not included

Our take

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Tasting fees not included in the price. Some wineries do not charge tasting fees, others waive the fee if you purchase a bottle of wine. Tasting fees typically range from $20-$30 per person per winery.
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Voted best outdoor adventure tour for Napa County by the readers of the Bohemian Magazine.
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Want to purchase some of the delicious wine you tasted? Our support van will pick it up.

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It can be chilly in the mornings, dress in layers and bring a light jacket.
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Your guide will take you to their favorite off the beaten path vineyards.
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Stay in Healdsburg after your tour and enjoy dinner at one of the many amazing restaurants near the plaza.

Your Host:
Getaway Adventures

Getaway Adventures
Randy Johnson started Getaway Adventures almost by accident in 1991. His passion for the outdoors, cycling, and small wineries grew into a tour business that has now become one of the premier outdoor adventure tour companies in Napa and Sonoma counties. In addition to the signature cycling tours, Getaway Adventures also offers kayak, hike, and van tours to wineries and breweries around the North Bay.
Learn more

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Courtyard Wine Tasting & Ranch Picnic https://www.winecountry.com/product/courtyard-wine-tasting-and-ranch-picnic/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/courtyard-wine-tasting-and-ranch-picnic/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:08:09 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/signature-wine-tasting-ranch-picnic/ Start with our signature tasting, then stroll the ranch and meet the horses. End with a glass of wine and a picnic lunch.

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Start your unique Napa Valley experience with a generous splash of wine, upon being greeted by a member of our friendly and knowledgeable staff. You will be escorted to the courtyard of the barn for your tasting of five wines from our portfolio of highly rated, limited-production, estate-grown wines.

Following your tasting, your host will take you on a tour of the ranch property. Check out the winery production facility and crush pad. Stroll around the paddocks and meet the horses, from the herd of mini ponies to our regal resident Friesian, Magie Noir. Then return to the courtyard for your picnic lunch, which has been artfully curated by Sam’s General Store in Calistoga. Pick your favorite wine from the tasting flight and enjoy a glass with your lunch.

Experience Highlights

INDULGE
Custom Packed Picnic Basket

INDULGE

Upon Booking, Your Tamber Bey Host will call you to customize your picnic basket, featuring delicious items from Sam’s General store.
Save room for dessert, the chocolate chip cookie is exquisite!
Taste
Vineyard Series & Signature Collection Wines

Taste

Explore the unique flavors of five wines from our portfolio of highly rated, limited-production, estate-grown wines.
Tamber Bey produces 15 unique wines from estate-grown fruit.
Explore
A Learning Experience

Explore

Get an inside look at the wine-making process and meet the Tamber Bey horses that live on the winery property.
Tamber Bey is the only winery in Napa Valley that is also a working horse ranch!

At a Glance

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Monday - Sunday at 10 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
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Duration 2 hours
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Experience takes place in barn courtyard. Please check in with your host in their tasting room.
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Tamber Bey Vineyards at Sundance Ranch
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2-6 Guests. Reservation must be booked in advance and all guests must be over 21
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Attire is Napa Casual. Please be aware that the experience begins with a property tour of the ranch, so wear comfortable footwear for walking around outdoors.
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Experience avaliable rain or sine.
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Tax is included

Your Host:
Tamber Bey

Tamber Bey
Vintner Barry Waitte founded Tamber Bey Vineyards in 1999, when he purchased a 60-acre vineyard in the Yountville Appellation and an 11-acre property in the renowned Oakville Appellation. This marked Waitte’s entry into the wine business as a grower. He began making wine in 2001. Today, Tamber Bey Vineyards produces 15 different Burgundy- and Bordeaux-style wines at Sundance Ranch in Calistoga. Sundance Ranch is a world-class equestrian facility that is home to the winery, the Waittes' personal horses and Sunrise Horse Rescue.
Learn more

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5 Course Farm-to-Table Wine and Food Experience https://www.winecountry.com/product/5-course-farm-to-table-wine-and-food-experience/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/5-course-farm-to-table-wine-and-food-experience/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:23:39 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/exclusive-multi-course-farm-to-table-wine-and-food-experience/ Indulge your senses with this exclusive farm-to-table culinary experience, complete with a winery tour and wine pairings.

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Indulge your senses with this five-course, farm-to-table wine and food experience. Start your experience with a glass of chilled wine as you tour our beautiful property. You’ll visit our expansive garden and get a behind the scenes tour through our winery production facility. Take your seat in our open kitchen (COVID guidelines permitting) for a guided culinary journey of seasonal delights, cooked in front of you by our Estate Chef. Savor the flavors of each course while enjoying wine pairings and interacting with our team, who will offer an in-depth look at our wines and the stories behind them. Note that this experience includes a substantial amount of food, so please come hungry!

Experience Highlights

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Facility and Garden Tour

Explore

Learn about our winemaker and his family's history during a personal tour of our property, stopping to admire our culinary garden before venturing behind the scenes of our state-of-the-art production facility. Breathe in the fresh aroma of our french oak barrels, and treat your palate to a sample of wine that has yet to be bottled.
Insider Tip: If you come during harvest, ask to taste grapes from our vineyard!
Indulge
Sip, Savor, and Enjoy

Indulge

Experience the culmination of our winemaker's expertise as you sip on award-winning wine hand-selected by our wine educators and Estate Chef to perfectly complement your five-course lunch.
Insider Tip: Come hungry! A substantial amount of food is provided with this experience.
Connect
Get To Know Our Team

Connect

At Brian Arden, we want you to feel like family. This experience goes beyond just tasting our wines and food by opening the doors to get to know our Estate Chef and Tasting Room team.
Ask us anything! Our team is very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and we are happy to discuss and teach you about anything you are interested in.

At a Glance

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Offered Wednesday - Sundays at 11:30am and 2:30pm
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Duration: 2 hours
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Takes place in our open kitchen, COVID guidelines permitting. If state/local guidelines only allow for outdoor tasting experiences, this experience will take place on our patio.
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2-6 Guests can attend. Guests must be over 21.
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Casual. This experience begins with a walking tour of the property, so comfortable shoes are recommended
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Upon arrival to the winery, walk up the gravel path that leads to the building from the parking lot and a staff member will welcome you.
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This experience takes place rain or shine. Tours will be adjusted accordingly.

Our take

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Brian Arden is a small, family-owned and operated winery. This experience lets you get to know the staff and feel like you are part of the family!
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The food rivals that of the best Napa Valley restaurants. We’ve often been told it was the best meal our guests had during their stay in the Napa Valley.
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The open kitchen setting is a unique experience. You get to interact with the chef and ask anything about his cooking techniques or even favorite Napa Valley experiences!

Tips

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We produce over 10 varieties of wine. Take a look at our list and ask your host to try a specific variety that you are interested in if it is not on the tasting menu.
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All food and wine is included in tour price and is more than enough for lunch.

Your Host:
Brian Arden Wines

Brian Arden Wines
Brian Arden Wines’ property sits along the Silverado Trail just south of Calistoga at the foot of the Palisade Mountains. With a small team of highly educated wine lovers, three dogs, and two winemakers on hand, Brian Arden Winery is a small family business producing less than 3,000 cases a year.
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Secret Horseback Ride & Picnic https://www.winecountry.com/product/secret-horseback-ride-gourmet-picnic/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/secret-horseback-ride-gourmet-picnic/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:44:50 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/secret-horseback-ride-gourmet-picnic/ A guided horseback ride to an exclusive vista overlooking Lake Sonoma with a picnic lunch and wine/beer after.

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Saddle up for a unique horseback ride through one of the most beautiful trails in Sonoma County. This experience starts on the rocky Southlake Trail and takes you through meadows and into an incredible forest of oaks, madrone, and bays. The trail winds its way through hills, switchbacks, creek crossings and cliffside views stopping at a private (and secret) vista. Guests will relax and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch overlooking Lake Sonoma. After lunch, guests ride back down a specially made trail with a view that no one else in the park can see (and is not on the map). Celebrate the end of your ride in a beautiful barn built from one 800-year redwood tree overlooking Lake Sonoma with a glass of world-famous Dry Creek Valley wine or an ice cold beer from one of our local breweries (note: limited to guests 12 or older and under 225lbs).

Experience Highlights

Explore
Private Guided Horseback Ride

Explore

Over the course of the 2+ hour round trip ride, each rider will explore the diversity and beauty of the Sonoma County Wilderness at a leisurely and relaxed pace.
Ask the guide for a history of the region.
Taste
Gourmet Picnic Lunch

Taste

After the first leg of the ride, guests take a break to enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch of handcrafted sandwiches, salads, and seasonal specials prepared by the famous Dry Creek General Store and presented on a private vista overlooking Lake Sonoma.
Find a shady spot under a nearby oak tree to enjoy your picnic and the view.
Drink
Enjoy a Local Wine or Beer On Us

Drink

Returning riders are welcomed back to the Ranch with a beverage of your choice. Guests can choose from a collection of local wines and beers while they swap stories from the trail.
Make sure to get pictures of the Redwood Barn.

At a Glance

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Available 7 days a week, starting at 11:45 AM
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3-Hour Tours
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Takes place at The Ranch at Lake Sonoma, 100 Marina Rd. Lot A Geyserville, CA.
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Meet your host at The Ranch at Lake Sonoma.
guests
November thru April: 2-4 people; May thru October: 2-6 people.
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Close toed shoes and pants required, layers are recommended. Helmets and water bottle provided.
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Cool mornings followed by warm to hot afternoons, seasonally dependent.
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Tax is included, Gratuity is appreciated.

Our Take

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Horseback riding + private trails + beautiful views = extraordinary.
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Add a delicious gourmet picnic lunch paired with amazing views.
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A glass of wine or beer in a authentic Redwood barn provides the perfect finish.

Insider Tips

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Cell service can be inconsistent out on the trail.
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Arrive early and plan to stay a little later to enjoy the full beauty of the property.
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If you write a review of this experience, you will receive a special gift.

Your Host:
The Ranch at Lake Sonoma

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
The Ranch at Lake Sonoma is a unique property, offering scenic horseback tours overlooking Lake Sonoma and Dry Creek Valley. Located 15 minutes from downtown Healdsburg, The Ranch at Lake Sonoma is a wilderness experience on horseback wandering through Sonoma Wine Country's largest 17,000-acre park. The Ranch developed diverse types of rides that appeal to thrill seekers and first-time horse riders alike. Using the trail riding team brought directly from Camp Mather, Yosemite, those visiting Sonoma County have the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the area via horseback. Amenities include a beautiful Redwood Barn with Ranch Bar and Gift Shop. Local Beer and wine sold by the glass.
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