A Taste of SonomaAN EXAMPLE EXPERIENCE OF BEAUTIFUL

SONOMA COUNTY THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF VIVIANI DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Destination: Sonoma County...

Wine Country doesn’t get more real than Sonoma Valley, whose rich soils mark the birthplace of California’s wine industry. It’s also the closest wine region to San Fran-cisco, just 45 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Cradled between the May-acamas and the Sonoma Mountain rang-es, Sonoma Valley encompasses a rolling patchwork of vineyards, quaint farms and 13,000 acres of scenic parkland. In the center of town, the eight-acre Sonoma Plaza is a National Historic Landmark, strewn with sprawling shade trees and bordered by carefully preserved adobe buildings. Up the road in Glen Ellen, au-thor and bohemian adventurer Jack Lon-don lived and wrote at his pristine Beauty Ranch, now an 800-acre state historic park.

Let the tasting begin... ❚ 9:00 AM - Pick-up from Bay Area Location ❚ 10:00 AM - Private tasting at Winery #1 ❚ 12:00 PM - Private lunch and tasting at Winery #2 ❚ 3:00 PM - Private tasting at Winery #3 ❚ 4:30 PM - Return to Destination

Winery #1 - this winery is nestled against the foothills of Sonoma Mountain, on the western edge of Sonoma Valley. Protected from the west winds that chill nearby Carneros, the five acres of grapes—planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with a half acre each of Malbec and Merlot—ripen in early to mid October. Our vines are head-trained and cane pruned, a practice that, in addition to increasing resistance to pests, produces small berries with exceptionally intense flavors. Organical-ly farmed since its planting in 1996, the vineyard received certification by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) in 2002. Its alluvial, well-drained soils cover an ancient riverbed of wa-ter-worn rock washed down from Sonoma Mountain by an ancient outfall of Carriger Creek. Deeply rooted Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in these well-drained soils at the mouths of canyons, producing deep colors and rich flavors. Our winery’s name comes from the water-rounded stones that are used throughout the property in the pale gray stone walls and courtyards, water channels, and sculptures.

Winery #2 - The tour starts with a welcome glass of Chardonnay and swings through the cool net-work of caves bored out of solid volcanic rock, where a cheesemaking operation is slated to join the sleeping wines. Next we hop on an all-terrain vehicle, taking in the smell of bay leaf in the air as the Polaris dips into a wooded ravine along a seasonal creek. We gain altitude past 60-year-old Zinfandel vines bordered by sunflowers and fruit trees, a haven for beneficial insects and birds. The air warms only a little, although we’re in brilliant sunlight at 1,800 feet, San Francisco and the bridges poking out of the fog on the horizon.

Winery #3 - this winery is comprised of three vineyards uniquely suited to Pinot Noir, all farmed by the wine maker to the same high standards. Planted in 1989-90, the the ranch includes 45 acres of vines divided into 11 blocks and sub-blocks. A variety of Pinot Noir clones and selections grows here, including “heirlooms” like Calera, Chalone, Hanzell, Martini, Roederer and Swan, and Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777.

Winery #1

Winery #2

Winery #3- Note - winery descriptions provided are examples only. Just as you pair a glass of wine with food, we pair our clients with the ideal winery experience.

The Memories You Take... The Details:

Inclusions:

• Private transportation and guide• Wine tasting Fees• Lunch at winery #2• Pick up within 1 hour of Sonoma

including San Francisco.

Exclusions:

• Guide gratuities• Extended transportation service

for dinner

Currently, no services are on hold. Wineries subject to change or client preferences.

Contact Us

2800 Jefferson St, Suite 5Napa, California 94558

Tel: (707) 265-1940Fax: (707) 265-1947Web: www.viviani.comEmail: info@viviani.com

Our staff is always on hand and ready to assist you with putting together the experience of a life time. Please feel free to call us directly or shoot us an email to start to make your fantasy trip a reality.