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The rich and fertile Napa Valley is the crown jewel of the California Wine Country. This rich
and fertile stretch of valley, a little over 35 miles long, is home to almost 300 wineries;
including several large "estate" wineries, and many smaller "boutique" wineries. Several of
the larger wineries, like Robert Mondavi, offer guided tours of their facilities including their underground limestone caves and storage casks. The Napa Valley Wine Region is often broken down into the following sub-regions: Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena and Calistoga. The Napa Valley's wines are highly regarded for their superior quality and diversity of style. The Napa Valley Wine Region encompasses nearly 297,000 acres, with more than 45,000 acres planted in grapes. Some of the better know local wineries include: Silverado Hills, Stag's Leap, Sterling, Domaine Chandon, Far Niente, Opus One, Plumpjack, Robert Mondavi, Silver Oak, Beaulieu, Beringer, Charles Krug, Joseph Phelps, and Louis Martini, Rombauer, Sutter Home, and Sattui. The Sonoma Valley Wine Region -- though not quite as well known as its famous Napa Valley neighbor to the east - is a world-class wine region in its own right, producing some of the finest wines available. The valley has been growing grapes for as long as Europeans have been there. The early Spanish missionaries were the first to plant primitive vineyards so they could produce their own sacramental wines. Then in the 1830's when General Mariano Vallejo received large land grants in the area, he continued the tradition, expanding and cultivating his own vineyards. But it wasn't until the late 1850's that the art and science of wine growing came together in the valley and the local wine industry was born.
The Sonoma Valley Wine Region is actually comprised of five distinct sub-regions: Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, the Los Carneros District, and of course the Sonoma Valley. The region is a mix of thick forested hills, beautiful green valleys and lazy winding rivers. The scenery itself is reason enough to visit this beautiful area, but toss in some
of the world's finest wineries and you've got a day trip that just can't miss.
Some of the better know local wineries include: Buena Vista, Chateau St. Jean, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Sebastiani, Kendall-Jackson, Dry Creek, Geyser Peak, Korbel, Rodney Strong, Silver Oaks, Simi Winery and Windsor Vineyards. At Town and Country Limousine, we share your passion for wine; that's why we specialize in wine country tours. We can design a custom tour to suit your individual tastes regardless of whether you're an experienced connoisseur or a wine novice. Or, if you'd like to design your own itinerary, just let us know where you'd like to go and your personal chauffer & guide will make sure you visit all your chosen wineries. All our professional drivers are knowledgeable about wines, and are familiar with the Napa Valley and the local wineries, so you can be confident that you will get a Napa Valley Wine tour that is just right for you and your individual tastes.
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