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Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you don't find what you are looking for feel free to call or email us!

How Much Will It Cost?

• Mixed Group Wine Tour within SONOMA -- $90
• Mixed Group Tour from SAN FRANCISCO -- $110
• Private Tours -- Varies by Location and size of Group

What is included

• Group Wine Tours include ALL TASTING FEES, yet private tours may encounter tasting fees
• Lunch is NOT provided on wine tours, but we do make a stop during the day for lunch
• Complete wine education comes standard with all tours
• We are passionate about wine and happy to answer all your wine related questions throughout the day!

What about lunch?

• Rather than prepackaged cold cuts and crackers, we'll stop someplace with incredible cuisine! Typically we grab a gourmet sandwich and picnic in the vineyards, of course you are welcome to pack your own

How many wineries will we visit?

• We typically visit 4-5 wineries in a day, spending quality time with each getting to know the wines and usually the winemaker

Tips for drivers?

• Always appreciated
• Many companies add 20% gratuity, but we think you should be able to tip according to service

Tips for wineries?

• If you care to, although not expected

Where do we meet?

• Terrific Tours will pick you up directly from your hotel whenever possible. Meeting us at the Windsor Town Green or in Petaluma are sometimes necessary

Where will you pick us up?

• PRIVATE WINE TOURS - Anyplace within Sonoma, Napa & SF Bay Area
• SAN FRANCISCO GROUP WINE TOURS - Meet at Jefferson and Hyde in Fisherman's Wharf
• SONOMA GROUP WINE TOURS pick up from most hotels, including the following...
• Petaluma
  • Sheraton, Best Western
• Rohnert Park
  • Double Tree Hotel
• Santa Rosa
  • Hyatt, Courtyard Marriott, Hotel La Rose, Fountain Grove Inn, Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Ramada Inn, Best Western Garden Inn, & others...
• Windsor
  • Holiday Inn Express, WorldMark by Wyndham, Hampton Inn
• Healdsburg
  • Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza, Dry Creek Inn, America's Best Value Inn, and many B&B's

What if my lodging is not listed?

• Call us. We'll let you know what to do

What type of vehicle will I be in?

• We use passenger vans and luxury SUVs

Why don't you use limousines?

• We are very knowledgeable and laid back people who love wine and want to show you a great experience in wine country
• Having a stretched car doesn't make the wines taste better, but having a guide with you to talk about wine can improve your wine experience forever
• With forward facing seats you can be more comfortable, and with large windows you can view the beautiful scenery
• Limos are tricky to get into and out of and often lack leg room, while our vehicles are comfortable and provide easy access
• Exclusive wineries may forbid limos, and the true "off the beaten path" wineries can be difficult or impossible to get to in a limo

What if we really want a limousine?

• We can arrange one for you at a great rate. We can even come with you and teach you all about wine along the way

Where do we go?

• Sonoma Tours visit many different wineries throughout several Sonoma County regions including Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Valley, and the Carneros district, although only one on any given trip
• San Francisco Tours are usually to Carneros, a wine region which spans both Napa and Sonoma

How do you select the wineries?

• We are familiar with a good majority of the several hundred wineries in Sonoma and Napa. Based on the day of the week and with every attempt to included preferences of the group, we'll visit wineries with great wines and outstanding hospitality
• Private tours can visit any winery in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Oakland, or San Francisco
• We like to get you that something special and at the same time keep the driving to a minimum
• We use a "spinner" taken from a board game with the names of the wineries taped to it. J/K.

Will the wineries charge me?

• NO, not on our mixed group tours
• MAYBE on a private tour, depending on which wineries we visit

Do you just visit " B-list" wienies?

• Quite the opposite. All the wineries we visit are chosen for the combination of outstanding wines and tremendous hospitality. This combination ensures that you have the perfect day wine tasting!

Can my kid come?

• Sorry, wine tasting is intended for adults and we restrict our tours to adults 21 & over. Kids don't really have much fun at the wineries anyway, and the wineries appreciate a sitter even more than you do!

What about my dog?

• Again we're sorry, but all our vehicles are animal and smoke free

How do I book?

• Call today at or toll free ,
  or CLICK HERE to fill out the easy online reservation form

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