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Bon Vivants’  Wine Country Tour

Among the hundreds of California wineries that offer you great wines, there are a select few where you can enjoy your tasting in a quiet, elegant setting, at your leisure...and seated. For example, at Napa Valley's Swanson winery, relax in a fin-de-siecle Parisian salon at a table covered with pink roses, to be guided through a sampling of several excellent wines, accompanied by chocolate or fine cheeses.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the individual attention and the wonderful selections for meals.”

“Wonderful trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the individual attention and the wonderful selections for meals. Truly a high point of our trip.”

– Peggy & Bob S. (Huntsville, Alabama)

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Your itinerary could feature tastings at two of the following wineries—one in the morning, another in the afternoon—perhaps with a gourmet lunch midday at Mustard's Grill, the Auberge du Soleil or the CIA, plus a less leisurely stop at a third winery. Or maybe you'd like to stay over for a sumptuous dinner at Cyrus, the Madrona Manor or The Farmhouse Inn:

  • Chalk Hill
  • Darioush
  • Far Niente
  • Hall
  • J  Vineyards
  • Jarvis
  • Jordan
  • Joseph Phelps
  • Kuleto Estate
  • Newton
  • Quixote
  • Rubicon Estate
  • St. Francis
  • St. Supery
  • Schramsberg
  • Shafer
  • Spring Mountain
  • Staglin
  • Swanson
  • Viader

In recent years many wineries in the Napa, Sonoma and Russian River Valleys have begun requiring reservations for all visitors; confirmed appointments at the foregoing suggested venues must often be made several weeks in advance during the high season (spring break thru New Year's). Tour and tasting fees are often somewhat higher at these wineries than at others. We will make your reservations to complement a relaxing itinerary.

There are so many reasons why we're your best choice for a tour of our California Wine Country!

As you glide into San Francisco at the close of your tour, we believe you'll think "What a beautiful day! It was worth every penny!"

“I have been many times, but [it was] never as interesting as the day there with you.”

“[We] had a wonderful day with you in the Wine Country last week. I have been many times, but [it] never was as interesting as the day there with you. The ones we visited, I had not been to before, which made it even nicer.  ...Thanks for a great day and I look forward to seeing and touring with you again.”

– Linda R. (North Carolina)

What will it Cost?

Our fee for this tour is $540 (the whole party, not per-person) for a 9-10 hour itinerary, with $50 each for any additional hours. You also pay for lunch and tasting fees (which are considerable with these wineries).

If you are not satisfied with your tour — its adherence to the tour description or your stated requirements/preferences, A Friend in Town will issue you a complete refund, within 10 days.

Call: 1-800-960-8099Reserve Your Tour