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Become a Sonoma Winemaker

Item Number
1402
Estimated Value
Priceless
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1795 USD to Live Event Bidder

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Item Description

This  experience for 2 includes an intimate  blending  seminar  at  Imagery  Estate  Winery, tasting at  Chateau  St.  Jean,  tour  and  tasting  at  Benziger  Family  Winery, and a 3-night  stay  in  a  standard  Fairmont  room  at  The Fairmont  Sonoma  Mission  Inn  &  Spa, with daily  breakfast.

The Imagery  Estate  Winery  is 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.    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  firsthand  how  Imagery  creates  their  award-winning  wines. 

Next, experience  the  Sonoma  wine  lifestyle at the Chateau St. Jean. Delight in a flight  of  wines  as  you  relax  in  the  1920s  Chateau  and  take  in  the  breathtaking  view  of  the Grand  Lawn  and  Estate  Vineyards.  This  tasting  is  accompanied  with  an  artisan  cheese  plate. 

Lastly, enjoy  a  tour  and  tasting at the Benziger  Family  Winery which is dedicated  to  crafting  wines  of  uncommon  character  that  reveal  the  unique  characteristics  of  the  individual  vineyards  and  offers  the  best  expression  of  Sonoma  County  winegrowing.  A visit to  Benziger  Family  Winery  includes  a  tour  of  the vineyards  and  Wine  Cave,  where  guests  learn  about  biodynamic  growing  procedures,  the  history  of  the  winery,  the  family  and  the  property.   

Finally, relax at The  Fairmont  Sonoma  Mission  Inn  &  Spa. Enjoy  a  3-night  stay  in  a  standard  Fairmont  room,  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."

Item Special Note

Airfare not included. Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.

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