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Explore the Cool Climate Wines of Carneros by Land, by Water and by Air

Two adventurous couples will spend three days – two nights in luxurious accommodations at a private residence in the Carneros Inn. They will be hosted by Michael Richmond, winemaker of Bouchaine Vineyards; Amelia and Pedro Ceja, owners of Ceja Estate Vineyards; Steve Rogstad, winemaker of Cuvaison Estate Wines; Jon Priest, winemaker of Etude Wines; Brette and Taylor Bartolucci, partners of Madonna Estate; Rene Schlatter, president of Merryvale Vineyards; and Brandon deLeuze, assistant winemaker of ZD Wines. In addition, they will receive one etched Jéroboam bottle of wine and one case of wine from each of the wineries.

• Day 1 – A welcome Napa River excursion on a lavish boat at sunset. Board at Napa Valley College and glide towards Carneros while enjoying delectable tapas paired with Bouchaine, Ceja, Cuvaison, Etude, Madonna Estate, Merryvale and ZD wines. In the evening, Amelia Morán Ceja will host a dinner at Ceja Vineyards where she will prepare her tantalizing signature dishes perfectly paired with Bouchaine, Ceja, Cuvaison, Etude, Madonna Estate, Merryvale and ZD wines.

• Day 2 – In the morning, an extraordinary Napa Valley Balloons flight to discover the nooks and crannies of the topography of Carneros with a view of the bay (may see the San Francisco skyline). Lunch at Boon Fly Café at the Carneros Inn. Then, Michael Richmond, winemaker of Bouchaine, will guide guests and vintners on a bike tour of Bouchaine, Ceja, Cuvaison, Etude and Madonna Estate to taste current vintages and to explore the different terroirs present in Carneros (another option is to do this on a jeep). Dinner hosted by Jeffrey Jakes, Executive Chef of the Carneros Inn, at Farm Restaurant. Chef Jeffrey’s delectable menu will be paired with Bouchaine, Ceja, Cuvaison, Etude, Madonna Estate, Merryvale and ZD wines.

• Day 3 – Farewell breakfast at Boon Fly Café with all vintners present.