Napa, Sanoma, Newberg Hills. Names that bring images of Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and rolling vine covered hills. Discover the best of each with your technical guide. Napa has become a visitor center in its own right and Portland’s small town friendliness in a big city makes us feel right at home. The spectacular Northern California coast is the entree between these two wine regions. A truly wonderful eight days.

Day 1
Transfer from Oakland or San Francisco airport to Napa. Reception by Anglatin Ltd.® Check-in at hotel and meet fellow wine lovers. Afternoon free to discover the area. Overnight Napa

Day 2
Following our breakfast on the patio, we take a walking tour of this historic city, including the opera house and Hatt Market Mill. After our group lunch we adventure out to the Domaine Chardon and Robert Mondavi wineries, two of the most famous in the area. Overnight Napa

Day 3
Today we visit four wineries including Beringer, Franciscan, Mumm and Rutherford Hill. We taste Champagne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay and enjoy the elegance of these popular wine estates. Overnight Napa

Day 4
After breakfast we head climb the oak covered hills and make a brief stop at a small family winery hidden in the forest. The drop into the Sanoma valley offers spectacular viewsl Continuing north we cruise through giant redwood trees, rolling fir covered hills and picturesque villages and come out upon the blue expanse of the Pacific ocean. This evening our taste buds are delighted by fresh King salmon, Dungeness crab, Yamamoto oysters or Ling Cod. Overnight Eureka

Day 5
As we continue north along the beach we may see Gray Whales spouting offshore, sea lions basking in the sun and Salmon boats trolling offshore. The Smith river canyon leads us into the lush green of Oregon and Eugene. A stop at the King Estates winery prepares us for tonight’s riverside dinner.
Overnight Eugene

Day 6
We depart early to for our first stop at the locally famous LaVelle and Secret House wineries and then head north towards Portland. Just southwest of Portland we climb the Red Hills of Newburgh, claimed to be the perfect area for producing Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. We test this boast at the beautiful wine tasting facilities of Rex Hill and Sokol Blosser. Overnight Portland

Day 7
Following breakfast we enjoy a guided tour of Portland including the giant Washington park, Rose Test gardens and a stop at the Portland Micro Brewery. Our gourmet lunch prepares us for more wine tasting at the unique Ponzi and Oak Knoll wineries. This evening we enjoy a closing cocktail. Overnight Portland

Day 8
A hearty breakfast sends us off to the Portland International airport and departure for home, or other destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

Services include:
Seven breakfasts
Six lunches
Seven nights lodging in three star or better hotels
Full-time professional guide
All ground transportation
Personalized guide book
Airport transfers
Technical site visits and workshops