Best wine tour I’ve ever done. I sprung for the private version, led by Dylan, and I couldn’t be more pleased or recommend a service any more. The entire day and itinerary was executed without a hitch. Dylan himself was amazing, and quickly cured any reservations I had. Read more
Private Tours of Sonoma Valley
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Create a Private Tour of Sonoma Valley
Discover the wineries of the lesser-explored Sonoma Valley on a custom-built private tour. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or planning a corporate event, Green Dream Tours is on hand to help you plan the perfect day and create memorable experiences. Take a look at our sample itineraies of Sonoma to get started planning your private Wine Country experience.
Why Go Private?
Experience Wine Country on your terms with a customizable tour
Spend the day exclusively with your group & have a memorable experience
Choose luxury transportation including a BMW convertible, limo bus or executive van
Receive special one-on-one care and attention from your private guide and driver
Sit back, relax and enjoy the day as we do all the planning, organizing and driving
Make a celebration extra special and memorable for your friends or loved ones
Trip Details
Price:
Pick-up Location & Time:
We pick up from all San Francisco hotels and residences, and throughout the Bay Area and Napa/Sonoma, at a time of your choosing.
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Inclusions:
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Luxury transportation throughout the day
• Friendly and knowledgeable guide
Please note that tasting fees at the wineries are not included.
Group Size:
Anywhere from 2 to 200+
Schedule:
Arranged to suit your needs and preferences
8:30 am: Hotel pick-up and photo stop
10:00 – 11:30 am: First tasting
11:45 – 12:45 pm: Second tasting
1:00 – 2:30 pm: Lunch (restaurant or picnic style)
2:45 – 3:45 pm: Third tasting
5:00 pm: Arrive back in San Francisco
Timing and order will depend on availability at the wineries and the experiences you select.
Occasionally substitutions may be required.
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Boutique Wineries of the Carneros Region in Sonoma
This tour of the Carneros region of Sonoma will lead you to three of the finest boutique wineries we have discovered. The soil of the Carneros region is ideally suited to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Merlot. These wineries and wines truly represent the unique terroir of this region.
The Wineries You'll Visit
Founded in 1980 by Walter Schug, formerly of Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Schug Winery is found in the Carneros region and specializes in world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Welcome to Peter Cellars, a boutique family winery producing high-quality wines that combine the unique terroir and fruit characteristics of this Sonoma estate with old-world French winemaking techniques.
Scribe Winery in Sonoma produces vibrant, terroir-driven wines. The winery, founded in 2007 on a property that pioneered pre-prohibition Sonoma Valley winemaking, is managed by fourth-generation California farmers and brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani.
High-end Wine Tour in Sonoma
For the wine connoisseur, we offer three of Sonoma’s finest wineries. Guests will experience a blend of historic and modern Sonoma wineries as they taste first-rate, small batch wines.
The Wineries You'll Visit
Located at the entrance to Sonoma Valley, Ram’s Gate aims to create the finest possible wines that only their climate and terroir can produce. They prefer to keep their lot sizes small, and the smallest lot is just 1 ton or 60 cases.
Gundlach Bundschu is California’s oldest continuously family-owned winery and is the second oldest winery after Buena Vista Winery. It is still owned and operated by the heirs and today led by the sixth-generation member of the family Jeff Bundschu. With critically acclaimed wines and a welcoming atmosphere, Gundlach is sure to please.
Founded in 1984, B.R. Cohn is a unique winery crafting premium wines, extra virgin olive oil and handcrafted vinegar. Founder Bruce Cohn was the manager of the Doobie Brothers, whom he managed for 45 years as they climbed the charts into rock-and-roll stardom.
Biodynamic & Organic Wines of Sonoma
Designed for green enthusiasts, this tour visits three biodynamic/organic wineries that are tended to with the most eco-responsible methods available. The wines you will taste are not only great in the glass, but they are also grown in a way that’s good for the environment too.
The Wineries You'll Visit
Quivira Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing biodynamic hand-crafted, estate-grown Dry Creek Valley wines including Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. Over time, they have discovered that biodynamic farming techniques produce the most authentic, regionally expressive wines possible.
DaVero is a biodynamic family farm producing small lots of exceptional Italian varietals and olive oil in the Dry Creek Valley. They strive to keep their vineyards wild with a diverse undergrowth that harbors beneficial insects and enriches the soil.
At Benziger, eight same-generation family members manage every aspect of the grape-growing and winemaking endeavors. Every wine in their portfolio carries a third-party certification of green farming practices. Whether the vineyard is certified sustainable, organic or biodynamic, it’s carefully tended to with the most eco-responsible methods.
Wine & Brew Tasting in Sonoma
For those who love beer almost as much as wine, we have developed the perfect combo tour. It combines two multigeneration wineries with one of California’s most famous breweries. The result is a tour that will delight your taste buds and quench your thirst!
The Wineries You'll Visit
At Benziger, eight same-generation family members manage every aspect of the grape-growing and winemaking endeavors. Every wine in their portfolio carries a third-party certification of green farming practices. Whether the vineyard is certified sustainable, organic or biodynamic, it’s carefully tended to with the most eco-responsible methods.
For over a century, five generations of the Kunde family have farmed their 1,850-acre estate in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. Their winemaking mission is to carry on that tradition by crafting elegant, estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines with a real sense of place — beautifully balanced and expressive of their dramatic vineyard landscape. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Kunde’s extensive caves.
Born in Lagunitas, California, Lagunitas Brewing opened their doors in 1993. Today they are world renowned for their award-winning IPA, among others. Their current facility in Petaluma, CA boasts a taproom, beer garden and stage for live music.
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Sparkling Wine Houses of Sonoma
Created for sparkling wine enthusiasts, this tour visits the three most famous sparkling wine houses of Sonoma. All three wineries employ the traditional French technique called methode champenoise to create their outstanding wines.
The Wineries You'll Visit
Specializing in sparkling wines, Gloria Ferrer dates back to Spain over 600 years ago, where the Ferrer family was a well-established wine growing family. After 30 years and with 335 acres under vine, the estate vineyards at Gloria Ferrer produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that rival some of the world’s finest. No visit to this winery is complete without a visit to their stunning terrace from which you can overlook the valley and drink in the atmosphere.
All Korbel California champagnes are made according to the traditional méthode champenoise, in which the champagne is fermented inside the same bottle from which it is served. This time-honored process takes almost a year to complete, but the result is worth the wait.
Amista Vineyards makes Dry Creek Valley sparkling wine along with estate-grown Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache and Tres, a red Rhone blend.
Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley
Outside the quaint town of Healdsburg lies the picturesque Dry Creek Valley. Several of the wineries here incorporate biodynamics in their winemaking process. You will tour biodynamic farms while tasting varietals such as Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Petit Syrah.
The Wineries You'll Visit
Quivira Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing hand-crafted, estate-grown Dry Creek Valley wines including Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. It is one of the few certified biodynamic wineries in the region. Your experience will include a tour of their lovely garden and farm.
Bella Vineyards is a family-owned producer of Zinfandels (including late-harvest) and Syrahs. They cherish Sonoma County’s rich history by focusing on using the best fruit from some of the most sought-after vineyards. The resulting wines reflect the uniqueness of each site and the depth and concentration of high-quality fruit. You may eat lunch in their beautiful picnic area.
Preston Farm and Winery is a family-operated, organic and biodynamic property in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley producing olive oil and hearth bread. Guests are encouraged to picnic in the gardens and enjoy the farm property.
Olive Oil & Wine Tasting in Sonoma
Foodies will surely indulge in fine wine and world-class olive oil on this tour of the Sonoma Valley. Guests will sample a wide variety of wine, olive oil, vinegar and other delicacies as they visit these three excellent wineries.
The Wineries You'll Visit
Jacuzzi bears the name of the family that founded the famous Jacuzzi Spa. Today Jacuzzi Family Vineyards produces world-class Italian varietals from their 190-acre estate. The Olive Press produces award-winning California olive oils and offers other tasty delicacies.
Founded in 1984, B.R. Cohn is a unique winery crafting premium wines, extra virgin olive oil and handcrafted vinegar. Founder Bruce Cohn was the manager of the Doobie Brothers, whom he managed for 45 years as they climbed the charts into rock-and-roll stardom.
Petroni Vineyards’ extra virgin olive oil was an integral part of Lorenzo Petroni’s vision when he purchased and established the winery. He is committed to growing and producing oil that comes 100% from olive varieties not commonly found in the United States. Their olive oil is 100% estate grown and certified organic. You will sample Italian varietals and olive oil in their extensive caves.
Russian River Valley & Healdsburg Town
The Russian River Valley is most renowned for its world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. You will enjoy varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Zinfandel, as well as visit the quaint town of Healdsburg for lunch. All three of the small wineries on this tour are located on the famous Westside Road of the Russian River Valley.
Wineries You'll Visit
Since their first release back in 1982, Gary Farrell Winery Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays have remained benchmarks of the region: elegant, complex expressions of their Russian River Valley vineyard origins.
Landmark uses the most time- and labor-intensive techniques to produce their wines. Grapes are aged in French oak barrels, where naturally occurring wild yeasts ferment the juice. This creates complex, aromatic wines with deep, expressive flavors. They handcraft the finest and highest value 100% Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Thomas George Estates is run by the father-and-son team of Thomas and Jeremy Baker. They are dedicated to establishing a world-class winery focused on site-specific Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays grown in the cool heart of the Russian River Valley. Tastings are conducted in their cool cave.
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Erin was excellent in setting up a perfectly laid out plan for three winery tastings and an hour lunch at the very cool Oakville Grocery. Ned drove and kept us on schedule. A great day, very relaxed but got to see lots. Thanks Erin and Ned! Read more
Our driver, Robin, was very knowledgeable about San Francisco and the Wine Country. The wines were amazing and we had a great group! We would do it again in a heartbeat!! Read more