Want to explore the Northern San Francisco Bay wine region, but need help getting started? Don\u2019t sweat it\u2014GOGO Charters has put together this guide to touring SF wine country with a group, just for you. Keep reading to learn more! And whenever you\u2019re ready to reserve your ride, give us a call at 415-462-2870<\/strong>. Our 24-hour team would love to help you find the right vehicle for your wine country group tour and offer a free, no-obligation quote<\/a> for your rental.<\/p>\n If you want to plan a much-needed family reunion<\/a>, a \u201cwelcome back\u201d outing with the office, or a retreat with your bridal party<\/a> and alcoholic drinks will be involved, you\u2019ll need a reliable ride there and home.<\/p>\n You could force someone into the role of DD through a round of \u201cnose goes,\u201d but who wants to miss out on all the fun? And sure, rideshare services are an option\u2014but you\u2019ll need to call them up as you need them, and nothing kills a buzz faster than waiting around for enough Ubers to accommodate everyone.<\/p>\n Reserve an SF wine tour rental<\/a> through GOGO Charters, though, and you won\u2019t have to think about transportation logistics during your trip. Let a professional driver from our fleet be your DD for the day, and rest assured that your bus will be waiting for you at each and every stop. Bus rental options include motorcoaches as small as a compact minibus and as large as a charter bus, so you should have no problems finding the right vehicle to suit your group\u2019s size.<\/p>\n And for the same approximate cost<\/a> as hailing multiple Ubers or Lyfts throughout your wine country tour, your personalized bus rental will include comforts you won\u2019t find in your average taxi or in your friend\u2019s minivan. Free WiFi for sharing your favorite photos, TV screens and a DVD player for on-the-road movie marathons, plush reclining seats and panoramic windows for kicking back and taking in the gorgeous rolling mountainscape\u2014just say the word, and the GOGO Charters team can make it happen. (Also, as long as you let us know when you book, we can get you a ride that allows alcohol onboard<\/a>!)<\/p>\n Distance from San Francisco:<\/strong> ~1.5 hours<\/p>\n When you think of \u201cSan Francisco wine country,\u201d this place is likely what comes to mind. And for good reason! With nearly 500 wineries within Napa County (95% of them are family-owned, by the way!) and a reputation for producing the best wine in the States, it\u2019s no wonder nearly 3 million visitors are drawn here every year.<\/p>\n So how should your group make the most of Napa Valley? Well, there\u2019s the Napa Valley Wine Train: a 6-hour ride in a restored antique train car that offers a crash-course in the area\u2019s 150-year history. It offers tastings at three of the area\u2019s oldest wineries and is a popular option for first-time visitors. But if your group wants to chart your own course, reserving a private tour shuttle may be a better option. That way, you can enjoy the tastings at your own pace and prioritize the establishments that pique your group\u2019s interests, like:<\/p>\n Sattui Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>1111 White Ln, St Helena, CA 94574<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>707-963-7774<\/p>\n Features: <\/strong>a wide variety of award-winning wines and frequent events like BBQs and live concerts<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Darioush Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>4240 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>707-257-2345<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong> opulent grounds and architecture, as well as detailed tours of the owner\u2019s extensive personal wine collection<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sterling Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>707-726-6136<\/p>\n Features: <\/strong>Greek architecture and an aerial tram up to sweeping clifftop views<\/p>\n Distance from San Francisco: <\/strong>~1 hour<\/p>\n If your wine enthusiasts want the California wine country experience without all the pomp and circumstance\u2014or the large crowds, for that matter\u2014Sonoma is where it\u2019s at. It\u2019s considered the birthplace of California winemaking, which is reflected in the many historical sites you can visit while you\u2019re here. Explore the remains of Mission San Francisco Solano (the site of California\u2019s first vineyards), and don\u2019t worry about leaving your wine bottles and other belongings on the bus while you do\u2014your professional bus driver can look after your personal belongings stashed away in your overhead storage bins. After you\u2019re done sightseeing, your group will want to check out these popular Sonoma Valley wineries:<\/p>\n Landmark Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA 95452<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 707-833-0218<\/p>\n Features: <\/strong>picture-perfect grounds and a rotating selection of food trucks<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scribe Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 2300 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 707-939-1858<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong> roots in pre-prohibition winemaking and a young, hip atmosphere that connects the old and new<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> (707) 433-6700<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong> Tuscan-style blends and 5 acres of gardens and fish ponds to wander through<\/p>\n Distance from San Francisco:<\/strong> ~2 hours<\/p>\n Okay, so this place is technically considered its own distinct wine country\u2014not a part of San Francisco\u2019s. But many Bay Area wine-lovers consider the region\u2019s selections of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay here well worth the trek, and Monterey Bay\u2019s wine scene is great for SF locals looking for a change of pace. We\u2019ve put together a few vineyards your group might want to visit, but no matter where you end up, expect ocean breezes and laid back vibes all around:<\/p>\n Folktale Winery & Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>831-293-7500<\/p>\n Features: <\/strong>adorable cottages nestled in the valley with bright and airy tasting rooms<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hahn Estate Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>37700 Foothill Rd, Soledad, CA 93960<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>831-678-4555<\/p>\n Features: <\/strong>rustic, remote mountain views and ATV tours of the sprawling family estate<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Chalone Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>32020 Stonewall Canyon Rd, Soledad, CA 93960<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>707-933-3235<\/p>\n Features: <\/strong>the oldest grapevines in Monterey County and wine tastings in a dormant volcanic cave<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you know where to go, all that\u2019s left to do is figure out how you\u2019re going to get there. Let GOGO Charters take the wheel, so you can get back to enjoying your San Francisco winery tour. From a fleet of full-sized motorcoaches for your entire company to a zippy minibus shuttle for your friends and family, our coaches will let you get there all together and all at once\u2014safe and sound. Just call 415-462-2870<\/strong> with your trip details (a headcount, your itinerary, and a list of amenities you want on the bus) and we\u2019ll connect your group with the perfect ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I think we can agree that at this point… we all need a break. And when the pandemic has passed, what better way to reunite with old friends than by sipping handcrafted Chardonnay on a mountainside vineyard in Northern California? 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<\/p>\nGetting Around San Francisco Wine Country<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nNapa Valley<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSonoma Valley<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMonterey Wine Country<\/h2>\n
Explore the Best of California Wine Country<\/h2>\n