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CS Jul 18th, 2001 06:01 PM

Best Winery Tour?
 
Who has the better winery tour to Napa and Sonoma...Great Pacific Tour Co? Grayline? California Jeep Tours? Has anyone had experience with these companies touring wine country that you could share? Unfortunately, I will not have a car to drive or be able to rent one. <BR>

susan Jul 19th, 2001 07:25 AM

to me. any winery is a delight to visit! those offering visits to the larger places might be the best. or, do you have a fave ca wine, and want to visit that winery?

CS Jul 21st, 2001 08:37 AM

Gray Line visits Mont St. John, Sutter Home and also goes to Calistoga for lunch. Great Pacific goes to Viansa and Domaine Chandon. California Jeep Tours goes either to Napa or Sonoma where they visit 24 wineries but they won't reveal which ones they go to. Any advice?

Alice Jul 23rd, 2001 09:54 AM

Napa has gotten so overrun with tacky tourists out for a free buzz on wine samples that many wineries now charge for what was previously a free visit. Sonoma is less plagued by the hordes. Your best bet is to rent a car and drive yourself! There are plenty of guides available online and in the hotels.

kam Jul 23rd, 2001 11:16 AM

There are several limo companies that will take you on your own selected wine tour, if that fits into your budget. Take a look at www.napavalley.com

jOHN Jul 23rd, 2001 11:17 AM

i shusy got beck from doung them all adn i hsd a bbal. i lovd all the diffrnt wines and i drunk a lot. go for it. and dirvi youshelf. idid and i dint hit nodody ro i dint think i dud. <BR> <BR>goodnittttttttttttttttt

kal Jul 23rd, 2001 12:02 PM

jOHN, <BR> <BR>Funny but not funny! <BR>Calif Hwy Patrol has been known to have a field day with visiting "tasters" so either have a designated driver or take the suggestion the always helpful Kam-bbb offered and get a limo. <BR> <BR>It's cheaper all things considered! <BR> <BR>Remember, it's a TASTING and not a CHUGGING. ;^ ) <BR>Kal


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