The highlight of our week-long California excursion!
Joe was an awesome tour guide, he was very punctual and kept everything on schedule. His witty, yet informative commentary made the trip a blast!
The picnic lunch was deelish! We always come prepared with our vegan nosh, but the lunch was catered by "Girl & the Fig" and hit the mark with the vegan portobello sandwiches, potato salad and orzo. Joe even offered to run back to the trolley to get our lunches we brought with us, but what was provided was beyond expectation! If you have any dietary requests, don't hesitate to make a reservation and include that in the comments.
One bit of confusion was the pick up times from the hotel (9:35 & 9:50 from Sonoma Valley Inn). We made our reservation online and it had two different times listed. When I tried calling to confirm, I could not get ahold of anyone. We walked out at 9:30 and Joe was pulling the trolley in with the skill and ease of a pro. As long as you make your reservation online 24 hours in advance, you're golden.
We really enjoyed all the wineries we stopped at: Imagery, Beringer, and VJB Cellars were out favorite. Chateau St Jean wasn't as friendly and welcoming as the others, but the grounds were pretty.
I would highly recommend this tour if you're looking for a fun way to experience Sonoma. If Joe is your guide, you're in for a fun ride!