Parc 55 (San Francisco, CA)
Sample the wines of Napa and Sonoma Wine Country on a full-day tour. The Wine Lover's Tour is semi-private, semi-customizable, and includes visits to four to six wineries. Lunch and wine tasting fees are not included in the price. See the event description for more information.
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This was a fantastic tour. I loved the fact that it was small and accommodating to two people. I really like to go up to the wine country but hate having to either drive or deal with arranging a big group to pay for a limo/bus. This tour is perfect, as a couple can just jump on and have a completely different experience each time. Our driver was very outgoing and knowledgeable about the area and offered a few great options. As I don't really know too much about wine, I let the other groups formulate the plan and sat back to enjoy the ride...
Turns out we had amazing weather for the end of November, tasted some delicious wine and got back to the city in time for our evening plans. All in all it was a great time and I will definitely be going again!
The Price is Definitely right for this tour. I've been on probably 10 different "wine tours" and this was a steal, for sure! Frank, our driver, was very knowledable and friendly. My only complaint was that he took us to some of the biggest and overly crowded (which also led to paying high tasting prices). If I had to do over, I would of researched a bit more and suggested more of the smaller, more intimate wineries.
My girlfriends and I had a blast! It was fantastic not to be able to have to worry about driving (while drinking) and the weather was perfect. I would like to point out, as other Goldstar members have noted, it is not a bus, but a van that takes you around. We had four girls in our "group" and we weren't able to sit together because the van was too small. My friend had to ride shot-gun all day while the remaining three of us crammed into the way back seat! We had a tough time getting in and out of the WAY back of the van (especially towards the end of the day - ha). But, as I said at the beginning, it's worth the crowded van for the price!
The other members on our tour never really interacted with us, but we had a great time anyhow! I really think it's a total crap-shoot to see who ends up on your tour. It's perfect for those who want to be left alone and enjoy their day or for those who love to chat up with the other tour goers! Make it your own day!
Overall, I'd highly recommend and go again! I'd make sure I had a few wineries in mind and get there earlier to stake out a better seat in the van! :)
What a great experience, whether you're new or a pro to wine tours, I highly recommend this one! Great time and very economical!!!
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The Parc 55 is located in Downtown San Francisco, two blocks from the renowned Union Square shopping area and theatre districts, within walking distance of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Yerba Buena Gardens, and just a few blocks from both the Moscone Convention Center and financial district. For your convenience, the cable car system is only a half block away. We also offer con
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You don’t have to be on your honeymoon to go on this tour, but it can’t hurt to take your special someone on this tour through America’s best known wine producing region. The Wine Lovers Wine Country Tour is a semi-private tour, which means you’ll be traveling in a smaller group, so you’ll have a little more room in the vehicle and a little more freedom in choosing where to go. The tour might be all Napa Valley, or all Sonoma Valley, or some of both. Your guide will spend some time in the first hour discussing the options and taking suggestions. The group can decide to go to both Sonoma and Napa Valleys, or concentrate on just one “neighborhood”. This usually means visiting from four to six boutique wineries in one day. On the rest of the drive north, your guide will fill you in on the colorful history of California and wine making therein, and the short drives between wineries afford time to talk about the science and art of wine making, and wine tasting, and other fascinating topics.
This trip will provide the opportunity to sample wineries from various Napa regions such as Los Carneros, Rutherford, Oakville, St. Helena, Yountville or Stags Leap, and/or the Sonoma Valley region. Some wineries offer complimentary tastings, but most charge a fee ranging from $5 to $10 or more, and winery hosted tours usually cost extra. The group can suggest changes to the route of the tour. Your guide will use experience and knowledge to help the group decide where to go within the southern portions of both famous valleys, give hints about where the best deals are if you want to buy or ship home, and make suggestions to maximize the visual attraction, while minimizing the tasting fees and the driving time.
