Customized Sonoma Valley SUV Wine Tour from San Francisco

Customized Sonoma Valley SUV Wine Tour from San Francisco

Go Where YOU Want to Go!

We saw a gap in how people do wine tours. You basically have two choices. You can take a tour on a bus with many other people which will restrict where you can go, or you take a limo, with a driver who may or may not know very much about wine. What we are offering is something better than either. It is a small guided tour, (between 2 and 6 people) that can be customized to go anywhere that you would like, or you can sit back and enjoy as we take you to our favorites.

What we have discovered is that while most people go to wineries around the valley, there is actually a second set of wineries off the beaten path, or in the surrounding mountains. Many of these are people's homes, which make very small batches of hand-crafted wines. Even on the busiest days, as we retreat into the mountains or back-roads, you will discover hidden wineries that don't exist on the maps. This is what we consider the "idealistic" Napa.

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With our tours, we don’t follow a set schedule and go to the same places every day like most other companies. Instead we rely on a pool of over one hundred different wineries, and as the day goes on, we can tailor the tour as we learn which type of wine you like. The day is customized as we go, so you can stay anywhere as long as you would like and don’t have to worry feeling rushed to make the next winery appointment on time. On the other hand, we can always plan a day out in advance if you have specific requests.

We do our tours in new Ford Expeditions, complete with comfortable leather seating for six, rear climate control, and privacy tinting. Larger vehicles can also be arranged.

The small size of our group enables us to go to all types of wineries; from some of the most nationally known and premiere establishments, to places so small that we will be tasting wine in their dining room or back porch. You can observe the entire wine making process, from the vineyard to the bottle. We pick up from over 250 hotels within San Francisco, and then depart for wine country via the Golden Gate Bridge. Tour length is about eight to nine hours.

Sonoma is considered the birthplace of American winemaking. Its historic town offers visitors a beautiful plaza, and the surrounding wineries offer geographic diversity. Because of the dramatic landscape and less farmable acres, fewer wineries were established here, connected by rural roads crisscrossing the valley.

Today, the main varietal grown in the valley region is Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines tend to be softer and simpler than their Napa counterparts. Up until thirty years ago, Zinfandel was king. As San Francisco grew exponentially following the gold rush of 1849, large amounts of wine were needed to support the population, since it was isolated from the rest of the country.

Vineyards were planted with “field blends” of more that one type of grape. The big seller was Claret, which basically meant the wine was dry, red and full-bodied. Other popular varietals of the day were Sangiovese, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, and Nebbiolo. Many of the vineyards from this time are still field blends, meaning that many Sonoma Old-Vine Zins are not actually 100% Zinfandel.

MaxNapaTours is now able to ship your wine home to you! At the end of the day, leave your wine with us and have it delivered to your door. Most States are between $30 and $45 per case.

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Customized Sonoma Valley SUV Wine Tour from San Francisco Sightseeing and Highlights Include:

• 8-9 Hour Customized Tour of Sonoma Valley
• Small Parties of 2-6 People
• Hotel Pick-Up
• Option to Ship Wine (Extra fee applies)
  

Customized Sonoma Valley SUV Wine Tour from San Francisco
Daily, Approximately 9:00 AM. Pick Up Time Varies Upon Hotel.

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Times:

Approxmately 9:00 AM. Pick Up Time Varies Upon Hotel.

Hotel Pickup is available for this Tour:

We pick up at all hotels in tourist regions of San Francisco. Please call tour operator 24-48 hours prior to you departure to confirm all details.

San Francisco Hotel Pick up List Here

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

Discounts for Children and Seniors:

No discounts for Children or Seniors.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended for all tours in San Francisco: Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Max Napa Tours and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.