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SONOMA VALLEY WINERY EXPERIENCES

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HOTELS & LODGING

HOTELS & LODGING

Gather your office team, investor

groups, clients, friends or loved

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ones this season and experience

private, intimate hosted experiences

and events at many of Sonoma

Valley’s wineries and estates.

Celebrate the season with your

staff, board of directors, or loved

ones with options such as a curated

food and wine pairing, exclusive

vineyard tours and more. Choose

from several beautiful Sonoma

Valley wineries for everything you

need for a luxurious and memorable

holiday gathering this year.

B.R. COHN WINERY Private Cabana Experience

Indulge yourself with the ultimate Sonoma wine experience, when you book your own private cabana. Overlooking our legendary amphitheater and estate vineyards, you and your guests will enjoy a flight of our estate wines paired with a Sonoma Picnic. Reservations required 24 hours in advance and group maximum is 6 guests.

Offered Daily Location: 15000 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen, CA 95442

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CHATEAU ST. JEAN Black Friday Case Sale

Join us for an amazing weekend for wine tasting and great holiday sales. Stock up for the holidays and take advantage of steep discounts and enjoy a beautiful wine county winter.

Offered November 27 – 29, 2020

Location: 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, CA 95452

Contact: cs_chateaustjean@chateaustjean.com | (707) 257-5784

DONUM ESTATE Carneros Experience

Join us as we showcase the Donum Estate’s signature Carneros property, nestled between Napa and Sonoma Counties. This 60-minute experience starts with a splash of delicious Rosé, then visitors are invited to taste Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from our Estate Vineyards while on a walking tour of our on-site working farm, expansive lavender fields that blanket the land, and our private open-air sculpture collection.

Offered Daily, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Not Available Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Location: 24500 Ramal Rd., Sonoma, CA 95476

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ERIC ROSS WINERY Photography Gallery Viewing & Wine

Come take in professional large-scale photographs of the wine industry, by owner and winemaker Eric Luse, while sampling wines.

Location: 14300 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen CA 95442 Offered now - December 31, 2020 | 11:00am - 5:00pm Not available Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Contact: Eric Luse | eric@ericross.com

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KAMEN ESTATE WINES Vineyard Tour and Tasting

Raise your glass to the holiday season atop our mountain vineyard. This private experience is the perfect excuse to cozy up with a loved one and a glass of Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Guests will taste four of our wines complemented by artisanal cheese selections, while enjoying sweeping views of the Mayacamas Mountains and the San Francisco Bay. We offer this experience daily, by advance appointment only. Secure your reservation by credit card 48 hours in advance. We require a 24-hour notice for any alterations or cancellations. Limited to no more than 6 guests.

Location: Mountain-top Estate Offered Daily, Please Inquire for Specific Times Not available Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Contact: Michaela Giunchigliani | michaela@kamenwines.com | (707) 938-7292

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KENWOOD VINEYARDS Jack London Tasting Experience

Enjoy a tasting of the famed Kenwood Vineyards Jack London Series, including our new release winery exclusive Wild Ferment Cabernet Sauvignon. All guests must be 21 years or older.

Wild Sonoma Tasting Experience

Our Wild Sonoma tasting includes new releases from our Rugged Elements Series as well as Single Vineyard Series. All wines in this experience can only be found at the winery. All guests must be 21 years or older.

Location: 9592 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood CA 95452 Offered Daily, November 1 - December 31, 2020 | Times Vary Not available Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

Contact: Kathleen Eagle | kathleen.eagle@pernod-ricard.com | (707) 757-1220

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LANDMARK VINEYARDS Reserve Tasting

Enjoy spectacular views of the Mayacamas Mountains as you sip and savor our most exclusive, single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from our library. You will also taste a Bordeaux blend from our brother winery, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles. Paired with the tasting flight is an artfully curated cheese plate that will elevate your palate and delight your senses. This experience is available for parties of up to 4 people.

Location: 101 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood, CA 95452 Offered Daily, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm Not available Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Contact: concierge@landmarkwine.com | (707) 833-0218

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MUSCARDINI CELLARS Explore Your Senses Seasonal Tasting Experience

With so many aromas and flavors of the season, delight in exploring these through our seasonal wine and sensory jar flight to see if you can match each artfully designed jar to the spices and herbs found in the aromas and flavors of select Muscardini Cellars wines.

Offered Daily, November 7, 2020 - February 28, 2021 | 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm Not available day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Winter Wonderland

Book a reservation and explore our new seasonal tasting flight under the winter tent at Muscardini Cellars. Reservations Required.

Offered Daily, November 7, 2020 – February 28, 2021 | Times vary Not available day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Luxury Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience

Master Chocolatier Chef Sebastian Beline of Paris is known for producing distinctive chocolates of exceptional quality. Chef Beline has perfected a balance of flavor and texture to produce a chocolate experience that is unparalleled. Explore why certain chocolates pair better with different varietals or styles and how you can find the ideal bite to fit your palate (and sweet tooth!)

Offered December 5, 2020 - February 28, 2021 | Times vary Not available day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Location: 9380 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, CA 95452

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PANGLOSS CELLARS The Optimist Experience

A seated outdoor tasting experience featuring 6 wines including several of our Member Only selections, accompanied by locally sourced cheese and charcuterie. $60.

Offered now – December 23, 2020 Not Available Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Location: 35 E Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476

Contact: Nicole Kerlin | giving@panglosscellars.com | (707) 933-8565

RAM’S GATE WINERY Fall in the Vines

Cozy up under the stars while enjoying select single-vineyard wines, light snacks from our kitchen, and the delightful stylings of Nate Lopez, a local musician playing an eight-string guitar. Accompanied by your very own Ram’s Gate blanket, this is the perfect way to begin your Friday night. $75 per person.

Offered Fridays in November | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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The Veranda Package

Cozy up to the fireplace on our veranda and partake in a guided flight of five wines. Beginning with a tour of our estate, each guest will savor wines from our cellar note, single-vineyard, and estate tiers paired perfectly with individual cheese and charcuterie boards. Complete with personal Ram’s Gate blankets, this experience is perfect for cooler weather. Please allow 2 hours for this experiences, maximum group size is 8 guests.

Offered Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays.

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The Arbor Experience

Escape to the heart of Carneros with a private, six-course seasonal wine and food pairing. Equipped with a personal guide and seated around our vineyard table under the secluded arbor, this experience takes the wine lover on a journey through coastal blends, cellar gems, single-vineyard beauties, and estate treasures crafted by Director of Winemaking, Joe Nielsen. Culinary works of art from Executive Chef Stacey Combs highlight each wine and delight the senses. Complete with a tour of our estate, this unforgettable adventure is a must when visiting Wine Country. Please allow 3 hours for this experience. Please allow 3 hours for this experience, maximum group size is 10 guests.

Due to the nature of our facility and experiences, we are unable to accommodate anyone under the age of 21 as well as pets. If you are the mother of a nursing-only infant or require the use of a service animal, please contact us directly at concierge@ramsgatewinery.com to make special arrangements.

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Offered Daily | Please Inquire for Specific Times Not available Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Location: 28700 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476

Contact: concierge@ramsgatewinery.com

ROCHE WINERY & VINEYARDS Holiday Group Tasting, Team or Client Outing or Private Tasting

We look forward to welcoming your group for a special tasting at our recently-completed brand new southern Sonoma winery. We offer the perfect venue overlooking the Roche Family’s vineyards with ample outdoor, socially-distanced seating to host your staff, clients, family and friends!

The wine and food program we offer can be customized to your needs. A dedicated host will lead you and your guests through a selection of very limited production Roche Family wines. Our breadth of award-winning selections include our sparkling wine, dry rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel as well as our popular late harvest and dessert wines. We are also happy to arrange a customized charcuterie platter or wine country bites to accompany your tasting.

Offered now - December 31, 2020. Not Available Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Location: 22097A Bonness Rd., Sonoma, CA 95476

Contact: Natalie Rupiper | reservations@rochewinery.com | (707) 935-7115

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SANGIACOMO FAMILY WINES Sunset on the Terrace

Gather your group for a spacious outdoor get-together and raise a toast to celebrate your connections and joyful moments of the year. Explore our hand-crafted, sustainably grown wines through an exceptional wine experience customized just for you. Relax and enjoy a vineyard walk or savor and socialize with a glass of wine paired perfectly with a delicious gourmet board of local epicurean treats. Soak in the beauty of the Home Ranch, the historic heart and soul of our family business, with sweeping views of breathtaking vineyards and wine country’s iconic rolling hills, our Terrace is a hidden gem to savor in the warm glow of sunset. A visit to Sangiacomo is a unique experience, as it provides a rare insight into the history of our family and the land we’ve farmed for nearly a century.

Offered Saturday - Thursday, December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021 Not Available Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Location: 21545 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476

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TALISMAN WINES Comparative Pinot Noir Tasting Experience

We are ready with a new, cozy outside space to welcome you back to our Glen Ellen Tasting Room! We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our team as well as your safety. We are proud to be a certified Sonoma Safe business by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services. Tastings in Talisman’s Garden Patio will include a personalized, side-by-side tasting of several single vineyard designate Pinot Noirs sourced from Sonoma, Napa & Mendocino County.

Offered Daily, 12:00pm - 5:00pm Not Available Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Location: 13651 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Contact: Tasting Room | tastingroom@sebastiani.com | (707) 933-3201

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TROIKA WINES Tinsel, Truffles and Troika Wines

Come enjoy a festive tasting with the owner and vintner Jeff Riggs. The tasting will consist of Troika’s flagship wines, paired with handcrafted truffles. While you enjoy your tasting Jeff will tour you through the winery and barrel room ending the tasting with Troika’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The perfect experience for the holiday season.

Offered now – December 21, 2020 Not Available Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Location: 22985 Burndale Rd., Sonoma, CA 95476

Contact: Noel Riggs | info@troikawines.com | (707) 492-8213

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