Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don't worry if you're not fit for the Tour de France. Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing ride through wine country with plenty of … [Read more...]
Napa and Sonoma wine tasting tours aren't cheap, so even a $10 to $20 off per person discount can help reduce a high-priced hangover. We especially like the Wine Lover's Tour, a semi-private tour that takes you deep into California Wine Country where you'll visit four to six spectacular boutique wineries less frequented by tourists. Just … [Read more...]
Here's a lofty idea: float across the sky in a big balloon above the vineyards, hills and fields of beautiful California Wine Country. When you book your flight online here, you save $5 on hot air balloon flight that takes off in Santa Rosa, in Sonoma Valley. Then just print your e-ticket. What I like about this activity is you can jump in and … [Read more...]
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, at Santa Clara's 52-acre Central Park (September 15 - 16, 2012), will feature fine wines and mico-brews, international foods, local artists, live entertainment on three stages and the popular Kids Kingdom. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend this free annual event. Central Park offers a … [Read more...]
A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don't need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic supplies, followed by a list of parks and wineries perfect for … [Read more...]
Did you know you can take a stroll through the vines at several Sonoma wineries? These complimentary self-guided vineyard tours are about a mile long and are appropriate for all ages. Along the way, you can find out what goes on in a vineyard during the year and learn about sustainable farming practices. Hand-outs are available to guide you … [Read more...]
UPDATE: More tickets have been made available for the Fall SF Vintners Market at Fort Mason Center (April 14 - 15, 2012). The Vintners Market is a wine tasting and buying experience somewhat like a farmers market for wines. Wines of various prices and varieties are available for tasting and take home from 200 wineries, including many from … [Read more...]
The Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival, in Calistoga, CA (March 10 - 11, 2012) offers tons of free fun and cool jazz at various venues. The Calistoga Chamber also offers a 10% off discount for tasting tickets, although we're not sure when this offr expires. This Jazz Extravaganza features renowned musicians playing all weekend long in different … [Read more...]
Visitors to Napa Valley love deals, but they're not the only ones. Locals love them, too. Many area wineries offer free tastings and other deals just for locals, and Napa Valley Vintners posts a list of their "Napa Neighbor" select offers. All you have to do is show your drivers license. But what if you're only interested in wine tastings when … [Read more...]
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival (September 17–18, 2011) is one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Last year's festival drew more than 100,000 people. The free event features live music, arts, crafts, food vendors, premium wineries & microbreweries, and a KidZone complete with party jumps, games, arts, … [Read more...]
