Are you heading to California wine country? Well if you are heading to Napa or Sonoma Valleys to try out the wines we have some advice for you. Here are the do’s and don’ts of going on wine tours in California.
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32 Comments
As a Napa Valley native, I cannot agree with this more!!! Please respect that we live and work here; don’t drink and drive and please eat between tastings (we don’t want to watch people vomit wine)!
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Superb suggestions!🎉
I live in Napa and work in the industry and I second all of your advice! Love your videos and if you ever need winery recommendations, I am happy to help!
YES! Reservations! It's a hike to get out to Napa or Sonoma so don't drive all the way there for naught. For us: don't forget to manage expectations. Especially if you are visiting during a busy time, the main road through Napa is very busy, there is a lot of traffic, and it can take a lot of time. Some of the wineries are really beautiful and picturesque while others are little more utilitarian in appearance. The guides are all great, but you may not have as intimate of an experience as you would like if it is a busy day. Overall, it's definitely something fun to do and if it's your dream to visit, do it!
How pretty. I've never been there.😊❤
That’s disgusting.
Man you always give some awesome tips!! I’m a California guy and still haven’t been up north but thank you for this video! Definitly would love to see some more videos of solo travel trips!
That voice 11:59 – 12:04 👏🤣
As a boring teetotaller, this looks interesting and fun. However, a sip is alien to me. Like Barney Gumble in The Simpsons; the'd have to carry me home 😅 looks a cool place to visit, Mark🍁🍂🙏🎶
gatorade and pedia lite can also help prevent hangovers; get that too while at CVS (or wherever)
Also not mixing drinks…
Hey Mark, great video
-If you have kids and/or non-drinkers along be sure to plan some activities they can participate in too because wine tours can be incredibly boring for them otherwise; -Don't think you'll be able to walk into Bouchon for lunch or even grab a sandwich at their deli unless you're there before 10am; -Wine country is technically part of the Bay Area, which means Bay Area pricing for everything; -There's a decent amount of affordable local wine you can get with some searching even in Safeway. Grab that to crack open in the hotel room instead!
Go to the small family vineyards and not just the big ones – my experience is they don't rush you, are more personal and have fun stories!
At $75 for 3/4 small pours of wine… I'm definitely not spitting that out! 🙂
Been there at the best time of the year: February. Stayed in Calistoga town and explored Napa with zero crowd. We even managed to walk into a winery without a booking and got a personalised tour and tasting. Ended up buying a special edition bottle. Go during winter if you want to escape the heat and crowds.
You’re in my neck of the woods!!
I just love seeing the 1M next to the channel name! 😊
Not much Napa in there…
Excellent video, as always. Having been to that area numerous times, the only "don't" I would add is "Don't think California Wine Country is just Napa and Sonoma." Just to the west of there are the Russian River and Alexander Valleys, which are less touristy, have beautiful scenery, and make excellent wines! If you like Pinot Noir, the Russian River Valley makes some of the finest in California!
Cheers! 🍷
Hey mark. I have a question: which countries/ regions would you recommend taking a suitcase with wheels vs a travel backpack?
Ive wanted to visit this area for a long time. Now i feel like i know what to expect. Thanks for another great video
This reminded me of Giamatti in Sideways drinking from the spit bucket
Take the wine train!
Another banger.
You should have mentioned visiting the California mission in Sonoma. Or even the casinos in that area.
Tip about wine club: know your state’s laws regarding shipping wine. Alabama is one of several states that has issues with this.
Just a word of caution – many wineries now require reservation for tastings and cost are substantial considering the small amount of each pour. Without the tasting reservation, you may not even tour the vineyard. Not sure if I want to return.
I'm honestly not a fan of wine. I've tried a few here & there but it's just not for me. I'm only watching this bc Mark delivers his videos with such enthusiasm, I couldn't miss it.
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