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Alan was an excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable and he shared many interesting facts about San Francisco and the surrounding area. He was great at explaining the itinerary and the Muir Woods & Wine Country tour definitely exceeded our expectations. The wineries we visited in the Muir Woods & Wine Country tour were fantastic and picturesque. It was the perfect way to spend a beautiful Monday and to end off our trip to San Francisco.

-- Samantha Y., Boston, MA, Oct 2007
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Wine Country History and Information

Grape Growing in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys

It is the grapes of Sonoma and Napa that make the Wine Country truly great.

The vines weather season after season, giving us the gift of their sweet fruit each autumn. Once planted, brand new vines will take between 3 and 5 years to yield fruit capable of making decent wine. These same vines can remain productive for well over 100 years. A bottle of wine with the term “Old Vines�? on the label indicates that the fruit came from vines over 85 years old. “Ancient Vines�? are over 100 years old. The older the vines get, the lower the yield, but the fruit they produce typically has more concentrated flavors and is rich in complexity and character.

Grapes growing in the California wine country. Ancient vine fruit can be highly prized and very sought after, but because the vines produce fewer tons per acre they may be removed in favor of younger vines. Sadly, older vines of obscure or less popular varietals are often ripped out of vineyards to make way for more profitable grapes. Be sure to try some old or ancient vine the wine grape cycle on your next Sonoma wine tasting tour or Napa wine country tour!

With each season the vines endure a different stage of their annual cycle.

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Tour prices do not include meals, lodging, or park entrance fees unless otherwise noted. We are not responsible for loss or damage of personal property on tours. We are not responsible for delays due to accidents, breakdowns, or adverse traffic and weather conditions on tours. We reserve the right to modify stops, vehicle, visits or activities based on weather conditions, group needs or conditions out of our control. We reserve the right to use other operators and/or subcontractors to operate all and any tours advertised. Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. Cancellations or changes must be made 72 hrs before trip departure to get partial refund. Cancellations and changes are subject to a 10% or $25 fee, whichever is greater.