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Demystifying Sonoma's AVAs
Sonoma California
Tour Dates:
February 9th - 10th, 2019
Regular Rates:
Double Occupancy $1,300/person
Single Occupancy $1,500/person
Rates Without Hotel Stay:
Double Occupancy $1,099/person
Single Occupancy $1,299/person
What’s Included:
- Expertise of tour leaders
- Hotel accommodations for 1 night (if selected).
- Meals as noted in the itinerary (B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner)
- Daily wine tastings
- Transportation between hotels and wineries
- All gratuities
What’s Not Included:
- Transportation to and from Sonoma
- Personal items such as souvenirs or wines purchased for personal use
- Other items noted as optional or not specifically mentioned as included
Day 1- Saturday, February 9th (L, D)
• 9:30 am: Meet at the Astro motel
Greetings/Intro to geology of Sonoma, Part I
• 10:00 am: On the bus to Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Vineyards
Discuss terroir, winery/vineyard tour, tasting
• 12:00 pm: Lunch at Bucklin Old Hill Ranch
• 1:30 pm: Depart for the Sutro Wine Co.
Discuss terroir, winery/vineyard tour
• 3:30 pm: Check in at hotel and get ready for dinner
• 5:15 pm: Gather in lobby for a short walk to the restaurant
• 5:30 pm: Dinner, meet the chef
• 8:30 pm: Return to hotel. Optional gathering/social time
Day 2 - Sunday, February 10th (B, L)
• Light breakfast: Check out before departure
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• 9:30 am: Geology of Sonoma, Part II
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• 10:00 am: Bus departs for Gustafson Vineyards
Discuss terroir, winery/vineyard tour, tasting
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• 12:00 pm: Lunch at Gustafson Vineyards
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• 1:30 pm: Depart for Iron Horse Vineyards
Discuss terroir, winery/vineyard tour, tasting
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• 4:00 pm: Return to hotel
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• Thank you and Goodbye
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• See you again soon!