Day 1: Arrival & Estate Welcome
Activity: Arrive in San Francisco and transfer to the 19th-century Victorian estate in Napa Valley, near Yountville. Settle in with a welcome glass of Napa Valley sparkling wine and a dinner of Dungeness crab, grilled quail, and peach cobbler, paired with a Napa Chardonnay.
Evening Entertainment: Participate in a wine-blending workshop in the estate’s cellar, learning to craft your own Cabernet Sauvignon blend under the guidance of a winemaker.
Highlight: Sip a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in the estate’s rose garden, surrounded by Victorian charm.
Day 2: Opus One & Napa Wineries
Activity: Visit Opus One, Napa’s legendary winery, for a tour of its sleek architecture and tastings of its Bordeaux-style blends. Continue to a boutique winery in St. Helena for a tasting of Zinfandel and Merlot, paired with local walnuts.
Lunch: Dine at the second winery on heirloom tomato salad, roasted lamb, and lavender panna cotta, paired with a Napa Valley Cabernet Franc.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a classical piano recital in the estate’s parlor, followed by a second wine-blending workshop focusing on white wine blends.
Day 3: Cheese Pairings & Calistoga
Activity: Tour a local artisanal dairy in Napa for a cheese-pairing workshop, tasting aged cheddars, creamy bries, and blue cheeses alongside Napa Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Afternoon: Explore Calistoga, visiting its historic hot springs and the Old Faithful Geyser of California.
Evening Entertainment: Relax with a wine-blending workshop in the estate’s garden, creating a rosé blend, followed by a stargazing session with a telescope.
Day 4: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Activity: Rise early for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley’s vineyards, drifting above rolling hills and mist-covered vines. Celebrate with a post-flight Champagne brunch featuring smoked salmon, quiche, and fresh berries.
Afternoon: Visit a family-run winery in Oakville for tastings of limited-production Syrah and Viognier.
Evening Entertainment: Attend a wine-blending workshop focusing on sparkling wine blends, paired with a tasting of estate charcuterie.
Day 5: Yountville & Culinary Arts
Activity: Explore Yountville, Napa’s culinary capital, with a guided tour of its Michelin-starred restaurants and boutique shops. Participate in a farm-to-table cooking demonstration at a local culinary institute, preparing dishes like seared scallops and fig tart.
Lunch: Enjoy your culinary creations, paired with a Napa Valley Chenin Blanc.
Evening Entertainment: Return to the estate for a private jazz dinner in the garden, featuring a live trio and a four-course menu of lobster bisque, filet mignon, and chocolate torte, paired with rare Napa vintages.
Day 6: Carneros & Art Tour
Activity: Tour the Carneros region, known for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Visit a winery with a focus on sustainable viticulture, followed by a tasting of sparkling wines.
Afternoon: Explore Napa’s art scene, visiting the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, showcasing local works inspired by the valley’s landscapes.
Evening Entertainment: Conclude with a final wine-blending workshop, bottling your custom red blend to take home, followed by a farewell acoustic jazz performance in the estate’s salon.
Day 7: Departure
Activity: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the estate’s veranda, overlooking the gardens, before transferring to San Francisco for your departure.
Highlight: Receive a parting gift of a bottle of estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a personalized wine-blending journal.
