The architecture of some Napa and Sonoma wineries is simply breathtaking. Many famous architects have been commissioned to design spectacular wineries here.
This is one of our most popular tours for a reason. We take you to admire these beautiful wineries, but you also get to tour and taste their fabulous wines too.
Have a look at our sample itinerary below and start to dream about your luxurious tour!
Architecture & Wine - Sample Tour:
Artesa
Bouchaine
CADE
Darioush
Dominus
Far Niente
HALL
Hess
Opus One
Quintessa
You will visit 3 wineries and enjoy a fabulous food and wine pairing lunch at one of the wineries, all included in the tour. We like to start the day at Opus One in Oakville, a stunning winery architecturally, and also a wine that is emblematic of Napa. Darioush is a favorite for lunch, which is a show stopping winery where all the stone was imported from Persia. They are renowned for their exceptional hospitality. We like to wrap up at Quintessa, another architectural statement winery in Rutherford. However, appointments are subject to availability. We will ensure you have a fantastic day wherever we take you.
9:30 A.M.
Your chauffeur arrives, wearing his top hat of course, to pick you up - anywhere you wish in Napa or Sonoma.
10.00 A.M.
Your day begins with an appointment for a private tour and tasting at a benchmark winery, just for your group.Your guide will explain the architectural design of the winery as well as tour you through the vineyards and winemaking process. At the end of the visit there will be a tasting of a range of wines, typically 3-6 wines. Your personalized private tour allows you to ask any question you like.
12.30 P.M.
We arrive at your second winery visit of the day. Here you will enjoy a beautiful food and wine pairing lunch, a tour of the winery and tasting. It’s a special experience to have lunch at a winery that is an architectural wonder, sipping fine wine and learning. The wine flows!
3.00 P.M.
You begin your 3nd winery appointment at another historical winery. Each winery you visit will be totally different, unique, and each has its own story to tell. Guests of Top Hat Luxury Wine Tours are always given VIP treatment. The tour will end with another tasting of 2-6 wines.
5.00 P.M.
The last visit wraps up and we will take you back to your accommodation or drop you off wherever you wish.