Item Description

Become a Sonoma Valley Winemaker

Intimate Blending Seminar, Winery Tours & Tastings, Chauffeur, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn 4-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

Suggested Retail Value: Priceless

This Experience Includes:

• 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room (1 king or 1 queen bed) at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa 
• Daily breakfast for 2
• Intimate blending seminar for 2 at Imagery Estate Winery, Sonoma
• Private VIP tour and tasting for 2 at Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma
• Tour and tasting for 2 at Benziger Family Winery, Sonoma
• 6 consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service
• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San Francisco, CA
• Winspire booking & concierge service

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa 

Enjoy a 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room (one king or one queen bed) including daily breakfast for two in the dining room at this resort blessed by natural mineral hot springs and set in the heart of the California Wine Country. The spa's inspiring architecture reveals pools, baths, and treatment areas unique in the West. It is a true spa, created in the grand European tradition and based on the benefits of the property's thermal mineral springs. Santé Restaurant is the Inn's premier dining room and has earned a national reputation for its outstanding food. Recipient of the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond award, Santé is the only restaurant in the Sonoma Valley to receive this accolade. Condé Nast Traveler said “it's worth a special trip just to eat here” and Gourmet Magazine calls the food “the best of the new Wine Country style.” It was recently one of the few hotel restaurants in theUnited States to be awarded a Michelin star rating.

Imagery Estate Winery (Sonoma)

Dedicated to crafting small quantities of rare wines from uncommon varieties and character rich vineyards, Imagery Estate Winery was born of a thirst for experimentation and willingness to take risks. Enjoy the craft of wine blending with an intimate hands-on seminar for two. Whether you’re deconstructing a Tuscan field blend or a classic Bordeaux, your wine educator will teach and taste you through what each wine component brings to the final creation as you see first-hand how Imagery creates their award-winning wines.  Enjoy Imagery’s creativity, individuality and imagination while you browse through the gallery that boasts the largest collection of wine label art in the world, commissioned for Imagery Estate wine labels. 

Chateau St. Jean (Sonoma)

Enjoy a private VIP Tasting and Tour for two. A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all your senses. You can begin by exploring the magnificent gardens that will make any visitor feel transported. As you wind your way through the gardens, your path will lead you to our main visitor center. Once inside, a host will greet you and take you across the courtyard to a private tasting room in the Chateau. In this majestic setting, you will be led through a professional tasting of their very best wines presented in fine Riedel glassware. The rich history of winemaking tradition at Chateau St. Jean will be shared as well as savory bites to complement their fine Sonoma County wines.

Benziger Family Winery (Sonoma)

Enjoy a tour and tasting for two. To craft wines of uncommon character with a distinct sense of place commands the enthusiasm of an entire team devoted to a singular passion. At Benziger that team is a family, and their passion is Sonoma Mountain winegrowing. A visit to Benziger Family Winery includes a tour of our vineyards and Wine Cave, where guests learn about our biodynamic growing procedures, the history of the Winery, the Family and the property.  Guests will enjoy a private tasting of several award winning wines after the tour.

Beau Wine Tours

You will receive six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service, inclusive of all service fees, PUC insurance, fuel and driver’s base gratuity. Located in the heart of Wine Country, Beau is the premier wine tour service in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Beau’s drivers are experts on the wine country area and can make winery recommendations based on your particular taste and interest. 

Airfare

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to San Francisco, CA, subject to availability.

Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser.  Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service

Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.  Reservations are subject to availability.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are non-refundable.  Packages cannot be resold.  Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.

Item Special Note

Must be at least 21 years old to bid on this item.

Winning bidder will be contacted by LEAF executive director on February 27 or can call 320-253-5780 with questions.  Please be sure to read complete Item Dscription above.  Call LEAF Office 320-253-5780 with questions.