California Wine Tour Services

As the California wine country re-opened, I was out scouting vineyard sites for tour drive-bys in Napa. At the famous Martha's Vineyard, still owned by the Tom & Martha May family, saw just-pruned, widely-spaced rows with lush cover crop, looking north then south; plus close-up example of a pruning technique; stacked vines. Adjacent vineyards - contrasting tightly-spaced planting - showed an unpruned block, and unpicked fruit from last season. I can take you to special places, low production wineries and special vineyard views: [email protected] .

California’s wine country has re-opened. Tastings at wineries are again outside and outdoor table service at restaurants are open right now. Visited Oakville in Napa Valley where vineyard workers are pruning vines in the famous Martha’s Vineyard on the May family property for Heitz Cellar's Cabernet Sauvignon. Nearby Oakville Grocery resumed outdoor table seating yesterday right after the Governor lifted restrictions. I'm available to conduct your wine tour with family stories in Napa and Sonoma. https://youtu.be/_a2BLuoFNb4

At the Ledson Vineyard in Vineburg, California commenting about the vines over 130 years old, and waiting to be pruned. Wine country is on lockdown but nature continues its course.

What turned out to be the final wine tour of the year in mid December (as wine country locked down from COVID-19), but a Happy Birthday celebration for family of four from the Sacramento area, a scenic stop in Napa Valley at Round Pond Estate for Mom and birthday girl, Tammy, before an outdoor lunch at the Rutherford Grill. Finished the day with our fourth winery visit (three new to these visitors) at Elizabeth Spencer Winery.

Family and friends from Florida, Virginia, and Minnesota, visting in early December and celebrating sister Sarah's birthday. Second stop of the tour for the truly fine wines of Opus One in Oakville, then on to famous French Laundry for dinner.