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The driver/tour guide Roman was great. The Wine Country tour far exceeded my expectations.

I thought it was going to be a large bus tour, it was not, the tour was just what I was looking for. It was very enjoyable and informative. We have recommended this tour to the folks that were on our SF trip that did not go, and now regret it.

-- Ryan N., Columbus, OH, Sep 2007
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Summer in Northern California’s Wine Country

Young green grapes in the Napa Valley. The young, green grape clusters of spring will hang and ripen through the summer months. The California Wine Country gets little if any rain in the summer so grapevines are either irrigated or “dry-farmed�? (not irrigated) – forcing them to push roots deep down into the soil to find the moisture they need. Dry-farming actually stresses the vines, producing fewer, smaller grapes. These wine grapes however, harbor intense concentrations of unusually complex and rich flavors often resulting in superior wines. Early in the summer, all wine grapes are green. It is not until July that red wine grapes begin to take on their red-burgundy to purple-blue hues and white wine grapes go from bright apple green to pearly translucent.

Once Napa wine grapes have had enough “hang time�? in the California sun, their sugar and acid levels will hopefully strike just the right balance and harvest can begin.

Summer is peak season for wine country tours. The days are hot and dry in the Sonoma and Napa Valley and the grapes hang tantalizingly on the vine. Book your winery tours early!

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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.