From culture to art to history to wine, San Francisco has a lot to offer as a major tourist destination. Charming and effervescent, dull days and dreary moments are rare, and there are thousands of things that one can do within this city. If passing your time tasting vintage wine sounds interesting to you, then this swirling, spinning, energy hub that is San Francisco is the best place for you. Apart from the world-renowned Alcatraz and the Silicon Valley, the Bay Area is home to some of the most popular sightseeing winery tours and packages of San Francisco.
Yes, wine touring does involve sampling and tasting different varieties of wine, and wine aficionados are encouraged to pop open a bottle of their favorite vintage on a sightseeing tour. It is indeed a wonderful experience to sip on fine vintages while ambling through verdant vineyards, but lack of proper understanding and information about sightseeing winery touring might prove to be a major setback, as precious time is wasted in deciding where to go next. Hence, it is advisable to first find out about the various Bay Area sightseeing winery tours that are available before you actually set out wine touring and sightseeing. Bay Area sightseeing winery tours and package tickets are even available on the Internet.
Here are some of the famous wineries that you would get to visit while on a Bay Area sightseeing winery tour:
. Bouchaine Vineyards: Located in south Napa Valley, the historic Bouchaine Vineyards is a family-owned winery that is dedicated to crafting and producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietals of wine that are best suited to the soil and climate of this beautiful 100-acre estate. Bouchaine wines are an expression of culture and nature, a compelling bonding of craft and grape that symbolizes the exuberance of California and the elegance of Burgundy.
. Catacula Lake Winery: Devoted to crafting wines that truly reflect the Chiles Valley terroir, the Catacula Lake Winery is located in a region that is still comparatively wild and about which very little has been written relating to vinification and viticulture. This winery produces exotic blends of Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and a specific blend of Merlot that is called Rancho Cuvee. With new plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Sirah, Catacula has been working towards widening its portfolio.
. Pine Ridge Winery: Located in the heart of the Stags Leap District, the Pine Ridge Winery specializes in wines that represent the exotic characteristics of the surroundings where their vineyards are situated. Chardonnays with classic aromas and Bordeaux style red wines that have lingering flavors of oak and rich textures are what are mainly produced here. Pine Ridge bottled wines have received critical acclaim from all over the world.
. Trefethen Vineyards: Located in the southern part of Napa Valley in the Oak Knoll district, the Trefethen Vineyards wines are a reflection of the land on which they have been grown.
A Bay Area sightseeing winery tour will enable you to visit three or more wineries in and around Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Sightseeing winery tours are fun-filled and interesting, and apart from the above mentioned wineries, the most popular ones are: Mumms, Homewood, Cline, Domaine Chandon, Roche, Benziger, Niebaum Coppola, and Viansa.
There are 6 principal varieties of wine that are produced in California. Of the red wines, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most well known. Of the white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are the most popular. Along with these varietals, there are many other types of wines that you can tease your taste buds with. The Bay Area sightseeing winery tours will provide you with valuable information and insights on how to make different varieties of wine, and what the best way is to taste them. So, if you are visiting Bay Area around the right time, you should definitely make the most of these wonderful sightseeing winery tours.
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