Sonoma Valley is famous for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir in the world. This tour is known as the stairway to heaven, because you will taste wines that are absolutely heavenly.
The wineries we visit are not only passionate about Pinot, they are fanatical about it. Typically small producers, they craft tiny batches of single vineyard wines that are elegant, ethereal, and sometimes expensive.
This tour will take you inside 3 unique wineries who focus on this magical grape variety. You will see the vineyards, learn about how the grapes are grown, and the wines are made. You will enjoy private visits and premium tastings.
Have a look at our sample itinerary below and start to dream about your luxurious tour!
Pinot Noir Heaven Discovery - Sample Tour:
DeLoach
Flowers
Gary Farrell
Iron Horse
J Vineyards & Winery
Landmark Cellars
Ledson
Littorai
Lynmar Estate
MacRostie
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 Flowers, a classic name for fine Sonoma Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Lunch is often at J Vineyards, who produce a wide range of outstanding wines and do a fabulous multi-course pairing lunch. The final visit is often at Ledson, another outstanding producer of Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. 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, just for your group. Your guide at the winery will tell you about the unique growing conditions in their vineyards, the characteristics of their Pinot Noir, and the secrets to how they craft their award-winning wines. You will learn about the production process from grape to bottle. At the end of the visit there will be a tasting of a range of wines, typically 2-4 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. 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.
5.30 P.M.
The last visit wraps up and we will take you back to your accommodation or drop you off wherever you wish.
