Outdoor Activities - WineCountry.com https://www.winecountry.com Experience Wine Country Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:22:37 +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

Explore
Wander through the vineyards

Explore

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!
Learn
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!
Taste
Organically-farmed wines

Taste

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.

Tips

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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.
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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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
guests
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.

Tips

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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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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.
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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.
Learn more

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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

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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.
Learn more

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Winemaker Cruise on the Wine Yacht https://www.winecountry.com/product/napa-valley-wine-yacht-winemaker-cruise/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/napa-valley-wine-yacht-winemaker-cruise/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:09:54 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/napa-valley-wine-yacht/ Cruise around Napa on a private yacht. This cruise includes a 4-course dinner paired with AUM Cellars wine, poured by the winemaker.

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See Napa Valley from a fresh perspective. Relax on a 50-foot Powered Catamaran Yacht as you enjoy a 4-course meal by Tarla Grill. A winemaker can be aboard to pair their wines with each course of dinner. You will enjoy a delicious dinner and a personal tasting with a charming winemaker while taking in the beautiful views of Napa. The Napa River will reveal history, ecology, and agriculture. Along the river banks, you will find vineyards, cows, birds and have distinct views of the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountain ranges.

Experience Highlights

Induldge
Cruise the Napa River

Induldge

There are no other businesses that provide a view from the Napa River. The Napa Valley Wine Yacht provides excellent hospitality while you relax and enjoy.
Don't forget your camera. The scenery is relaxing, beautiful and worthy of frames at home.
Delight
Tarla Grill

Delight

Enjoy local cheese, scallops, heirloom tomatoes in a Greek salad, halibut, ribeye, fresh garden vegetables, and flourless chocolate cake while you relax on the water.
Taste
AUM Cellars

Taste

Experience small production wines that are organically grown while getting to know the winemaker and his unique winemaking techniques in this beautiful, natural setting. Aum Cellars makes interesting blends that you probably haven't tasted before, but you will be delighted when you do.
If you prefer another style of wine we have many winemakers to choose from.

At a Glance

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Cruises booked upon availability and time of cruise based on tides.
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This tour is 3 hours.
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Napa, California on the Napa River
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Napa Yacht Club, 100 Riverside Road, Napa, CA 94559
guests
6 - 12 guests. A minimum of 6 guests is required for a trip to run.
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Casual and chic. Don't forget sun protection and sunglasses.
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The yacht has plenty of indoor spaces, so cruises are available rain or shine.
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Tax is included, feel free to tip your Captain and crew at your discretion.

Our take

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Relaxing and fun at the same time.
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This experience can be enjoyed by friends, family or business team building.

Tips

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You will be given an opportunity to order wines.
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Cruise. Sip. Savor. Enjoy!

Your Host:
Napa Valley Wine Yacht

Napa Valley Wine Yacht
The Kiwi Cat is a 50’ power catamaran built in New Zealand for shallow draft and stability. The Wine Yacht is designed for entertaining and hosting events and wine tastings in the romantic setting of wine country. Built and designed by one of New Zealand’s most prolific catamaran designer/engineers, Alan Wright and Angelo Lavronos of New Zealand. The hull was designed for 3’ to 5’ seas to provide efficiency and enhanced platform stability for the 1999 and 2003 New Zealand America’s Cup Series. This vessel carried the Gyro-cameras for the Louis Vuitton series and AC finals providing excellent efficiency, speed, decreased roll and stability. It now lives in Napa.
Learn more

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Cycle, Sip N Smile in Calistoga https://www.winecountry.com/product/sip-n-cycle-in-calistoga/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/sip-n-cycle-in-calistoga/#comments Wed, 03 May 2017 23:58:21 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/sip-n-cycle-in-calistoga/ Enjoy the day biking between small wineries in Calistoga, and a picnic lunch.

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Relax and enjoy a day of cycling along country lanes between stops at unique Calistoga wineries. Lead by our enthusiastic guides, you will experience two wineries and soak in the picturesque views of northern Napa Valley over the course of the day. At one of the wineries we then prepare a delicious wine country picnic lunch. You will leave the tour feeling refreshed and invigorated after a moderate 12 mile ride.

Experience Highlights

Discover
Wine Tasting

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.
Delight
Wine Country Picnic Lunch

Delight

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.
Don't forget your camera!

At a Glance

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Available every day starting at 10:30am
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This biking tour is five an a half hours and includes stops at 2 wineries.
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Takes place in Calistoga, California
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You will meet the host at Logvy Community Park, 1401 N Oak Street, Calistoga
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1-12 Guests can attend. Guests must be over 21. A minimum of 2 guests are required for a trip to run.
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Wear comfortable active wear and close-toed shoes.
weather
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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Voted best outdoor adventure tour for Napa County by the readers of the Bohemian Magazine.
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Bike. Wine. Enjoy.
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Tell your guide your favorite wine, they will take you to the best local spot for it!

Tips

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It can be chilly in the mornings, dress in layers and bring a light jacket.
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Don't forget to ask about the WineCountry Bonus Gift!
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Remember to relax, the ride is intentionally moderate.

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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Taste, Paddle, and Pedal Sonoma Tour https://www.winecountry.com/product/paddle-and-pedal/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/paddle-and-pedal/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:04:23 +0000 https://www.winecountry.com/product/paddle-and-pedal/ Enjoy the day biking between small wineries and kayaking on the Russian River. Includes delicious boxed lunch.

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Spend the day relaxing Getaway style; one mile at a time. Start your day with a bike tour through the beautiful Green Valley area, stopping to visit boutique wineries on the way. Our experienced guides lead you to the lesser known wineries where you can sample the best wines of the region. At the second winery our guides will prepare you our signature wine country picnic lunch, composed of delicious local foods from artisan cheeses to fresh baked bread. After lunch we set out on a leisurely kayak tour of the Russian River. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of paddling, swimming, and soaking in the natural beauty of the river. Be prepared to get wet and have fun!

Experience Highlights

Experience
Bike

Experience

There is no better way to experience natural beauty than from the seat of a bike. The light touch of the sun and the breeze can bring a smile to the most surly of faces.
Bike. Wine. Enjoy.
Taste
Picnic Lunch

Taste

Indulge in the flavors of delicious local foods. Hand picked by our guides and unique every time, the wonderful spread of specialty cheeses, salads, fruit, bread and deli items is sure to entice.
"Absolutely Delicious."
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Russian River

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Paddle through the most beautiful stretch of the Russian River and learn about local flora and fauna from our knowledgeable guides. Enjoy the best swimming spots, perfect for cooling off on a hot day.

At a Glance

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Available every day starting at 10:30 am
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10:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Takes place in Green Valley, Russian River area, CA
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Meet host at 9703 Wohler Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Guide gratuity and tasting fees not included. 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 $10-$25 per person per winery.
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Comfortable activewear and closed-toed shoes, quick-dry wicking clothing recommended for kayaking portion
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Beautiful, but sometimes rains late fall to early spring.
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Guide gratuity and tasting fees not included

Tips

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It can be cool in the mornings, bring a light jacket during spring and fall.
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Don't forget to bring your camera!
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Food allergies or aversions? Let us know! We craft your lunch to be exactly what you desire.

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Leave the worries of the hustle and bustle of real life behind, remember to relax and have fun!
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Remember to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. It gets hot and sunny, especially during summer.

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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Cheese Lover’s Tours https://www.winecountry.com/product/cheese-lovers-tour/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/cheese-lovers-tour/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:37:42 +0000 Explore California's famous cheese region. Visit dairy farms, play with baby animals and taste award-winning cheeses!

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Explore three award-winning creameries and sample local artisan cheeses, right where they are made. Enjoy exclusive visits to private dairy farms and frolic with the sheep, goats, and cows! Learn all about cheesemaking from local experts and taste over a dozen artisan cheeses. Savor a locavore picnic in the beautiful countryside, complete with wine, cheese, breads, charcuterie, fruit, nuts and more. A cheese lover’s dream! Small groups of 4-8 ensure an authentic experience.

Experience Highlights

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Award-Winning Cheese

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Taste award-winning cheese at 3 local creameries. Savor cow, goat, and sheep cheese, right where they are made.
Exclusive access to private dairy farms
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Frolic with the babies

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What is more delightful than baby animals? You will get to pet and hold baby goats, sheep, and cows. A truly unique experience.
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Picnic on the Farm

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Enjoy a locavore picnic on a beautiful farm. Enjoy artisan cheese, wine, bread, charcuterie, honey, fruit and more while you gaze upon the beautiful rolling hills. A priceless California experience!

At a Glance

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Available Year-Round. Fridays, Sundays and Mondays.
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10:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Takes place in Point Reyes, California
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Meet host at Cowgirl Creamery / Tomales Bay Foods, 80 4th Street in Point Reyes Station. Guests will self drive in caravan with tour guide.
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Large parties are welcome
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Farm casual with comfortable shoes. Bring layers for the cool, coastal climate.
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Weather can be variable. Please check the local weather report for the most up to date information.
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Gratuity is welcomed if you enjoy your experience.

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Travel the California Cheese Trail with a cheese expert
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Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, with exclusively 5 star reviews
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Learn how West Marin has become a world leader in organic and sustainable farming

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Learn all about the art and science of artisan cheese-making
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Exclusive visits to private dairy farms
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Go behind-the-scenes to explore cheese making, oyster farming, bread baking, wine making, and more!

Your Host:
Food & Farm Tours

Food & Farm Tours
As the owner of Food and Farm Tours, Alexandra Fox shares her passion for the incredible bounty and beauty of the region. A Marin County native, and 3rd generation San Franciscan, Alexandra will give you an insider's perspective on what makes this are so unique. She has 10+ years of experience working in the organic food industry including stints at Straus Family Creamery and CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). As a foodie and agricultural enthusiast, it was always her dream to be out on farms connecting people to the land and the farmers who produce our food.
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Taste of Point Reyes Culinary Tour https://www.winecountry.com/product/taste-of-point-reyes/ https://www.winecountry.com/product/taste-of-point-reyes/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:57:33 +0000 Taste the best of Point Reyes with a gourmet culinary tour! Enjoy tours and tastings at seven local food producers.

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Spend a delicious day exploring beautiful Point Reyes! The Taste of Point Reyes Tour is a sampling of the finest cheese, wine, oysters, pastries, breads, organic produce, grass-fed meats and more! Visit seven culinary destinations and enjoy exclusive tours and tastings at each location. Learn about history, sustainable agriculture and artisan food production, all while tasting the best of West Marin! Visits include the Cowgirl Creamery, Hog Island Oyster Company, Marin Sun Farms, Brickmaiden Breads, Bovine Bakery, Table Top Farm and Heidrun Meadery. Small groups of 4-8 ensure an authentic experience.

Experience Highlights

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Cheese Tasting

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Enjoy a tasting of the award-winning cheeses at Cowgirl Creamery.
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Sparkling Mead

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Explore the world's only sparkling honey wine producer! Taste 5 different varietals of mead, all made with different types of honey. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and wander their bee gardens.
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Oysters on the Bay

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Savor the pearls of Point Reyes – oysters! Savor the raw and BBQ oysters at the famous Hog Island Oyster Company.

At a Glance

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Available Year-Round. Friday thru Sunday.
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Takes place in Point Reyes, California
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Meet host at Tomales Bay Foods, 80 4th Street in Point Reyes Station.
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Large parties are welcome
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Pack layers for our cool coastal climate. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Weather can be variable. Please check the local weather report for the most up to date information.
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Gratuity is optional, if you love your experience!

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Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
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Your host is a local chef with insights to all the farms and food producers.

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Experience Point Reyes like an insider! Explore behind-the-scenes at 7 food producers.
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Point Reyes is famous for its dramatic beauty, abundant wildlife and sustainable agriculture.

Your Host:
Food & Farm Tours

Food & Farm Tours
As the owner of Food and Farm Tours, Alexandra Fox shares her passion for the incredible bounty and beauty of the region. A Marin County native, and 3rd generation San Franciscan, Alexandra will give you an insider's perspective on what makes this are so unique. She has 10+ years of experience working in the organic food industry including stints at Straus Family Creamery and CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). As a foodie and agricultural enthusiast, it was always her dream to be out on farms connecting people to the land and the farmers who produce our food.
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