Our driver and guide Antoine, was grumpy from the time he picked us up. His driving was erratic and at times dangerous with sudden swerving to get through traffic. The traffic that we encounter on that tour was minimal and was flowing freely, hence I was surprised to hear him cursing each and every time he came to a slight build up of traffic. _br/_ There were three wineries on the itinerary but it was only two wineries that we actually visited as the second winery which belong to the same company was just across the road called Jacuzzi. The wines from both were average._br/_ I would join another tour company next time!_br/_ Overall value was average.
Review by: Charles C, April 2018
Our tour guide was friendly, funny and very informative and the lunch was very good. He went out of his way to show us the view of the Golden Gate Bridge that's not typically on the tour on our return trip. The only thing that caught us all off guard is when he was avoiding backed up traffic by driving on the shoulder to pass up the line of cars and taking a short cut through a parking lot to make a left turn. Other than that small item, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Review by: Lori R, January 2018
Great day trip and introduction to wine country.
Review by: Philip C, December 2017
We had an enjoyable time on the tour. The drive/guide, Malcolm, was very knowledgeable about the sights in San Francisco and was dishing out fun facts throughout the journey. _br/_ We stopped in Sonoma for lunch. The restaurant was rather disappointing. I think Yountville would have been a much better lunch location option. _br/_ The best vineyard we visited was the Domaine Chandon. Its part of the LVMH group and specialises in sparkling wine champagne. The facilities were beautiful and we were given a thorough introduction to the process of champagne making.
Review by: Sandra K, December 2017
My friend and I had a great time. The lunch was delicious and the wineries were great. It was just the right day trip and it wasn't too much or too little
Review by: Cherrertx, December 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Benjamin M, December 2017
We booked this small group you only to find out we were the only 2 people on it, so it kinda turned into a private tour! Our guide and driver Misha was knowledgeable and friendly, and we really enjoyed his company during the day. The winery visits were excellent! This is a great tour!
Review by: ginalyons10, December 2017
Brilliant tour, a great way to take in a few different vineyards or different sizes. Lunch was very nice.
Review by: John B, December 2017
This was a great tour, got to visit three pretty cool wineries - Jacuzzi, Cline's and Domaine Chandon. Five tastings at each and at the last we got to taste a variety of champagnes from one of the world's best producers. They also gave us a comprehensive tour of the facilities and a lesson on how they make champagne of course they cannot use that name, because only sparkling wines from that region in France can do so - but that is what they make!. After visiting the first two vineyards we were served a very nice sit-down lunch in an Italian restaurant in Sonoma Square. We had soup or salad, pork scallopini and a soft drink. Quite good for this type of tour. Added bonus was our driver Malcolm who gave a running commentary of all the sights we passed along the way - including a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge overlook. This is one of the best escorted tours that we have ever taken.
Review by: Pamela Grace T, November 2017
Best value for money tour, I believe. You get picked up and dropped off, all tasting fees are included, and lunch in the town square is very delicious. All the other advertised tours just feed you sandwiches at a picnic.
Review by: Rosalind D, November 2017
Was a bit rushed as the van got a late start looking for passengers that cancelled. Tastings and lunch were very good.
Review by: piolou, November 2017
Excellent tour! Pickup at hotel was right on time. Small group,van was very comfortable and driver was very knowledgeable and courteous. Tour stops were perfect and lunch in Sonoma was very good. We had a fabulous mixed group of international travelers with us. We bonded for the day, met new friends and made great memories while visiting very nice vineyards. And, without having to drive too!
Review by: Lurch, October 2017
This was a very enjoyable tour. Our driver was knowledgeable about the area and always available. Lunch was pre-arranged for us and was quite refreshing. I am mobility impaired and every convenience was provided. Only one Wine Tour was not available to me but I was provided with a comfortable seating area and samples of the wines being tasted. Would use this company again.
Review by: Cynthia J. J, October 2017
Visited three wineries with Chandon/Moet being the best. Learned much about California wines. Lunch was in Sonoma with time to walk around town, which should be shorter. Driver was not friendly bus was noisy/uncomfortable and air conditioning was poor. Driver drove too fast. Provider was Great Pacific Company.
Review by: Fiona O, September 2017
Booked this tour for my parents, just heard from them and they had an amazing time! Buddy was their tour guide and they have nothing but good things to say about him. They had an amazing time and would definately recommend to anyone!
Review by: henrikvforssell, September 2017
Se spenat 8 hours in à 13 people van. We went to Cline, Larson and Domaine Chandon. Three different vinyards that gave us a fun view of Sonoma and Napa wine country.
Review by: Robert M, September 2017
Not terrible some of our fellow passengers disagreed. Old van, very fast driving and poor suspension. The chosen wineries were second rate. Loved Sonoma and Napa, but the trip could easily have been better.
Review by: Jennifer S, September 2017
We had a wonderful time on the tour and Malcolm was an excellent tour guide! He was very informative on the way to/from San Francisco about the significant landmarks along the way. We enjoyed all of the wineries and loved spending time in Sonoma Square for lunch. Highly recommend!
Review by: Elizabeth, September 2017
We had a lovely day in the wine country. The vineyards were quite nice and the wine delicious! Anton was a charming and informative host/driver The only glitch was the air conditioning on the van..It was non-existent and on a day when the temperature was over 100, it was sorely missed! That's the only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.
Review by: Peter F, September 2017
What a great day out, a small group 13 makes it a more intimate tour rather than being on a huge bus. We first visited the Jacuzzi Vineyards for a great selection of Reds and Whites and had time to walk around the vineyards. Next across the road we went to Cline Cellars and again a superb section of wines, generous helpings I must say. We had lunch at a lovely village names escapes me before going onto the premier winery Domaine Chandon to try their selection of Brut and other high quality white wines. All in all a great investment and a great day out. One of the things to do in San Francisco
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