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Uncork Napa's hidden history

Dive into Napa's unexpected past with a local historian at a beloved brewery. I am the author of four books about Napa‘s history. I have picked a historic brewery overlooking the Napa river for us to think about what this region used to look like and how it has changed. You will be getting a map to walkable historic sites downtown, along with a signed copy of my book. We will be overlooking the steamboat routes that carried sheep and cattle, fruit and leather products between Napa and San Francisco. Those boats also brought mental patients to Napa’s asylum, and I will talk about what that asylum offered. ad we overlook what was once Napa‘s Chinatown, you’ll learn about the marching band and the Chinese temple. You’ll be able to imagine the railroads that once traveled up the valley as you hear the whistle of today’s wine train. As you sip beer and munch on appetizers, you’ll be able to see the beautiful mountains that circle the valley and I’ll describe the stage coaches that once took travelers into those mountains.

5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Sip through Napa’s nonalcoholic cocktail scene

Most people come to Napa for wine, but there’s a whole world of flavors beyond the vineyard. I created this tour to showcase the craftsmanship, creativity, and storytelling behind Napa’s best nonalcoholic drinks. Whether you're sober-curious, taking a break from alcohol, or simply looking for something new, this experience offers an insider’s look at the evolving zero-proof movement in California’s Wine Country. • We’ll start at Napa Yard, where you’ll sip a handcrafted mocktail and enjoy curated appetizers from its head mixologist. • From there, we’ll take a short walk to Jeffries General for a speed round tasting, where you’ll sample a selection of innovative nonalcoholic beverages—from adaptogenic and functional drinks to hemp-based infusions. • Next, we’ll head to Wilfred’s Lounge, Napa’s premier tiki bar, to enjoy a tropical mocktail and light bite in a lively setting. • Our final stop is Oxbow Public Market, where you can explore artisan vendors and specialty food stalls before wrapping up just steps from our starting point. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on Napa’s evolving beverage scene and a new appreciation for the art of zero-proof mixology.

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Discover Napa like a local with a wine tasting on the river

Step off the beaten path for a laid-back insider’s look at Napa's wine industry. The Founders The River Club owners Alli, Bertus, Laura and Kyle Welcome to The River The River Club entrance along the Napa River Afternoon light Step into our light filled tasting room We make wine fun We love to welcome new friends and old

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Learn barbecue secrets from a James Beard semifinalist

Stateline Road Smokehouse brings Michelin-starred culinary expertise together with Kansas City-style barbecue. Join me for a chef-led restaurant tour, cooking demo, and smoked meat tasting. • You'll be welcomed with a splash of sparkling wine (if you're age 21 or older), and then I'll lead you on a tour around the restaurant and our smoke room, which is not open to the public. • In our kitchens, I'll demonstrate some chef techniques and skills as I cook up a few classic dishes, taking you step by step through the cooking process and showing you how we plate the dish for maximum appeal. • You won't just get to feast with your eyes! You'll taste the dishes I've made, savoring their complex flavors while I answer your questions. I hope that the tour and demonstration will give you new tips and techniques to bring home with you so you can try them in your kitchen.

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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 819 reviews

Napa - Winery hop in a vintage VW

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Napa Valley. We visit places like Bread & Butter, Pestoni Family Vineyards, and Napa Cellars, Hagafen Cellars, and Saintsbury. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second spot, on us. *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate $45-60 per person per winery. Each guest will pay for wine tasting at the winery destinations.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 381 reviews

Hands on Cheese-making Class

The Epicurean Connection is offers private hands on cheesemaking class with award winning Cheesemaker/Chef Sheana Davis & Wine Educator/Cheesemaker Ben Sessions. Class includes a hands on cheesemaking class and Buttermonger demonstration. A cheese cloth, cheese ladle, cheese recipe card and cheese trail map and complimentary beverages. At each station, the guests will make a 2-3# Creme de Ricotta wheel of cheese and or flavor the Creme de Ricotta from our Spice Bar. Please bring a cooler to take-home your cheeses. Class is hosted by award winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions, The Epicurean Connection. Class is 90 minutes. . Thank you, Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Affordable and Flexible Napa Wine Tour

Experience a private tour of the world famous wineries of Napa and Sonoma YOUR WAY in a luxury sedan or SUV and a professional driver. We offer a refreshing alternative to the overpriced, generic tours that limit where you can go and when. We'll pick you up wherever you are staying including places up to 40 miles outside of Napa and Sonoma. SF pickups/drops are $75. $50 for Santa Rosa. Staying somewhere else outside of Napa and Sonoma? Let us know where and we'll provide pricing. Partner with us to create a unique and memorable day you are certain to cherish. We'll help with recommendations for amazing wineries, breath taking scenery, and yummy lunch spots. You will be responsible for booking the tastings and payment. The 5 hour tour provides enough time for tastings at two wineries as well as a stop for lunch. You can modify the pick-up time and extend the tour for $75/hr. The time begins when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off at your hotel or home. We're looking forward to being a part of a special day with your friends, family or loved one. Your time in the Wine Country is certain to become a wonderful experience you’ll talk about for years to come!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Make friends at a farm animal sanctuary

Join us for a day at the sanctuary and meet a variety of rescued farmed animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and also talk about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. The Experience will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Please be mindful that, as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional wellbeing of the animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our animal residents are completely free and always have a choice whether or not they interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. **Families with young kids are strongly encouraged to book a private group to better allow us to adjust the pacing and content of the tour.** We operate under current Sonoma County COVID-19 safety guidelines, and protocol is subject to change. Tours are available in French or Spanish by request. Note that we do not allow visitors to bring dogs onto the premises. The only exception is service dogs required to assist with a disability; in that case, please contact us to arrange a private tour. Don't see a time that works for you? Feel free to contact us to schedule an alternative time.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Vegan picnic with rescued animals

We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: The platter contains nuts and gluten unless otherwise requested. Please inform us of any allergies when you make your booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.) The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. Other things to note: Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

The Taste of Sonoma Bike Tour

We will bike on our local country roads while enjoying stops in vineyards, walking through 160 year old wine caves and even, during the harvest season, we enjoy tasting the grapes and testing the sugar levels. All our experiences are geared towards each small group's needs and wants. We will enjoy a private lunch at one of the wineries, a behind the scenes cheese tasting and more. The wineries we pick are diverse and the route is designed to show our guests what Sonoma has to offer. Other things to note Our locally guided experience includes the lunch, waters, and the behind the scenes cheese tasting and tour but does NOT include the tasting fees which typically run between $35-45 average per winery.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Learn to cook in scenic wine country

We’ll make a delicious, locally-sourced meal centering on Petaluma’s abundant local produce. I’ll teach you knife and cooking skills. Dishes will include unusual vegetables, fruits, and grains. You will learn knife skills such as the proper way to cut an onion. You will learn the "start-and-stop-and-start" method of preparing risotto so you can finish it in 10 minutes right before serving it. You will have the opportunity to be hands-on with virtually all of these dishes, learning good technique by doing it once you see the proper way demonstrated to you. We may include family recipes modernized just a bit by me to make it easier for cooks to do today. We’ll have vegetables from the local farmer’s market and a killer dessert. I’ll provide local Sonoma county wine (or very special non-alcoholic beverages instead, if you’d prefer). We’ll eat outdoors on our gazebo if weather permits, or indoors in a formal dining room if not. If you book all four places for your group, we can customize the menu to the kinds of items you want to learn to cook, creating a 4-course menu for you to enjoy as well. My homemade sourdough bread is served as well. The protein choices are chicken, pork or vegetarian. For an extra fee I offer seafood, beef or duck. As this is a hands-on cooking class, please be sure to wear comfortable shoes for standing. We have two small friendly dogs.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 576 reviews

Wine Blending Experience - Create a Perfect Bottle of Wine

At Meadowcroft Wines, learn about the art and science of winemaking by blending and bottling your very own bottle of wine. We’ll start with a stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of Cornerstone Sonoma and an idyllic vineyard for a firsthand look at the vines. As we walk the rows, We’ll share why the iconic Sonoma Valley is the perfect place to winegrapes. Then, we’ll sit to create unique blends from wines that have been aged in separate barrels to craft your own red blend using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc to place your own signature style into a Bordeaux based red blend. Each person will hand-cork their own bottle of wine and take it home to share. No previous wine experience is necessary - perfect for all levels of wine experience and interest. Other things to note: You'll blending will be guided by one of our knowledgeable team members. Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. The tour starts at 10am sharp! *Please inquire for large parties or corporate groups by contacting us through the Airbnb site.

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Walking Food, Wine & History Tour

The Sonoma Walking Food Tour experience is a guided walking adventure of local eateries, restaurants and shops, all within the quaint surroundings of the Sonoma Plaza. Guests will taste Sonoma's favorite “off-the-beaten-path” places including: sit-down local cuisine (paired with wine), sit-down Cal-Fresh Mexican fare (paired with a signature wine country cocktail), locally-made cheeses, olive oils & baslamics, chocolates and more. Think of it as a progressive lunch tour with friends! Each delicious tasting is served from locally-owned and operated restaurants, eateries & shops. In between stops, your fun local guide will tell you about the local history, culture, architecture and share interesting stories about our beloved town of Sonoma. All guides are fun, local and Certified Tourism Ambassadors. Other things to note: ALL FOOD, WINE, COCKTAIL & LOCAL GUIDE INCLUDED. NO ADDITIONAL TASTING FEES. DISCOUNTED PRICE IF BOOKED DIRECT. Please come hungry! We can accommodate vegetarian diets at most locations with advanced notice. You must contact us 24 hours before your tour to let us know. We can not accommodate Vegan or Gluten Free diets at all our locations. Guests with larger groups and families can schedule a private tour directly with Sonoma Food Tour

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Sonoma Wine Country Tour on e-trike - Three Hours

Join us at Pushpak for your guided tour of Wine Country. Riding our environmentally responsible, road-safe electric trikes, we will take you to areas of Sonoma that most locals aren't even aware of! We will describe the history of the area, show you some of the wonderful homes in town, and take you for a wine tasting. (Wine tastings are optional and incur an additional charge at the winery.) Our trikes take only minutes to learn to drive, and are both safe and fun. See Sonoma from this unique perspective, and make unforgettable memories with us.

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