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Wine Country Shuttle Tours - An Overview

Overview

Napa wine tours are one of the best tours from San Francisco. On this tour you can visit all the premier Napa wineries. This tour includes a picnic lunch, four winery stops and ride over the Golden Gate Bridge and then a 50-minute relaxing Ferry/Bay Cruise back to San Francisco.

Itinerary

        Starts at The Ferry Building
        Shuttle ride over Golden Gate Bridge to Napa Valley
        Domaine Chandon (sparkling wine)
        Picnic lunch in Napa valley
        V.Sattui
        Andretti Winery
        Black Stallion Winery
        Ferry/Bay Cruise to San Francisco – 50 minutes

Start at the Ferry Building

Our wine country tour starts at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Ferry Building is located on The Embarcadero street at the foot of Market Street. Check in 15 minutes prior. The tour will end at the Ferry Building via your return Ferry Bay Cruise.

Drive over Golden Gate Bridge

You can enjoy your drive over the Golden Gate Bridge because you have to pass that bridge to reach Napa valley. The first Winery stop will be Domaine Chandon. Your tour operator may provide you details about Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean and Marin Headlands.

Winery Stop 1 – Domaine Chandon – Napa Valley

Domaine Chandon has been a leader in premium sparkling wine production since 1973. Their wines are divided into four categories

        The Classic Collection
        Chandon Reserve Collection
        Etoil Collection
        Domaine Chandon Varietal Collection

People tend to drink sparking wines during celebrations. Domaine Chandon will not disappoint during your wine country tour experience. Their tasting room offers a spacious arena to relax and take in the beautiful wine country vista that sits right behind the tasting bar. Domaine Chandon’s winery is second-to-none in the wine country.

Winery Stop 2 – V.Sattui Winery – Napa Valley

There are wines a plenty to try at V.Sattui. If you are a red wine lover, you won’t be disappointed. Cabernot Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Gamay are all available for your tasting pleasure. In white wine, you can try out Semillon, Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling and Muscat. You can have your picnic lunch here.

Winery Stop 3 – Andretti Winery

Then stop at the beautiful grounds of the small Italian villa of the Andretti Winery in Napa Valley, owned by Mario Andretti, famous Italian Indy 500 race car driver. Sample 4 different grape varietals and enjoy views of the mountains surrounding Napa Valley. It was founded in 1996. Different varieties that are available are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir.

Winery Stop 4 - Black StallionWinery

Black Stallion is one of the newer Napa wineries, located on the famous Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. Black Stallion has quickly established itself as a premier producer, and delights visitors with a modern, airy tasting room inspired by horses.

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