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Sonoma County & Napa Valley
Vine Society Travel Experience • April 28 – May 2, 2027
A Bespoke Four-Day Wine Country Journey
A luxury passage through Sonoma County and Napa Valley—opening doors to premier Jackson Family Wineries with Master Sommelier Larry O'Brien, extraordinary culinary partnerships, and exclusive cellar access. Every tasting, table, and transfer is deliberately curated for an intimate sense of place. Four days. Two valleys. One singularly curated experience.
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT • APPELLATION HOTEL, HEALDSBURG
Designed around culinary arts, local viticulture, and modern luxury. Co-founded by Chef Charlie Palmer, the hotel pairs local culinary craftsman programs and curated in-room artisan pantries with immersive food-and-wine experiences—minutes from Sonoma's premier tasting rooms. A stay shaped by taste, craft, and place.
Day 1 • Wed, April 28 — Healdsburg
DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
WELCOME DINNER • APPELLATION HOTEL
Chef Charlie Palmer's hyper-seasonal philosophy sets the tone: fire-cooked, farm-forward cuisine, a curated wine selection, and an intimate hospitality experience to welcome the group.
Day 4 • Sat, May 1 — Chalk Hill & Sonoma Valley
DAY 4 • SATURDAY, MAY 1
CHALK HILL & SONOMA VALLEY
VÉRITÉ • ESTATE TASTING
La Muse, La Joie, Le Désir • dozens of 100-point scores • welcome Champagne • vertical flights
COPAIN • HILLTOP CELLAR + PAIRED LUNCH
Cool-climate Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay overlooking Russian River Valley.
Afternoon at leisure
6:00 PM • FAREWELL AT SINGLETHREAD
3-Michelin-starred • World's 50 Best • Japanese Kaiseki rooted in hyper-seasonal produce. Reservations confirmed February 2027; venue subject to final
Day 2 • Thu, April 29 — Alexander & Russian River Valleys
DAY 2 • THURSDAY, APRIL 29
STONESTREET • MOUNTAIN EXCURSION
1,000–2,400 feet • mountain Cabernets and Chardonnays • vineyard-site tour • elevation comparisons • rare library releases
KENDALL-JACKSON • GARDEN + PAIRED LUNCH
Organic culinary and sensory gardens • mozzarella stretching • artisanal cheese pairing • custom paired seated lunch
HARTFORD COURT • PRIVATE TASTING
Single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays • private barrel tasting with winemaker Jeff Stewart and/or Hartford family
Dinner at leisure • Explore Healdsburg's culinary scene
Included
Thoughtfully arranged from arrival to farewell.
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Private round-trip airport transfers to/from STS, SFO, or OAK; $300 credit/person if private transfer not required
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King Deluxe room at Appellation Hotel, including resort fees and taxes
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Daily breakfast
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Curated lunches with paired wines
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Private access to 7 premier Jackson Family and partner wineries, led by winemakers and hosted by Vine Society
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Welcome dinner at Appellation Hotel
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3-Michelin-starred farewell dinner at SingleThread
Day 3 • Fri, April 30 — Napa Valley
DAY 3 • FRIDAY, APRIL 30
SPRING MOUNTAIN & ST. HELENA
LOKOYA • MOUNTAINS TASTING
Single-appellation Cabernet Sauvignons from Spring Mountain, Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain, and Diamond Mountain; formal tasting plus Chris Carpenter's special selections.
LUNCH • GOTT'S ROADSIDE
James Beard "America's Classics" award winner • Niman Ranch beef • Straus Family Creamery dairy • local wines
FREEMARK ABBEY • LIBRARY TASTING
Historic winery since 1886 • exclusive "Decades Tasting" with guest-requested milestone years from the late 1980s to present
Dinner at leisure
Excluded / Optional
For personal choice and flexibility.
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Airfare
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Gratuities
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Personal expenses and individual wine purchases outside scheduled tastings
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Independent dining Thursday and Friday evenings
Thank you for exploring the Vine Society Travel Experience 2027
Questions or reservations? We welcome the conversation.
info@vinesociety.com • (704) 892-8044
April 28 – May 2, 2027 • Sonoma County & Napa Valley
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