The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
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Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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What is the social distancing policy during Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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What is the maximum group size during Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Where is the departure location for the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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This tour includes hotel pickup from most hotels in the Sonoma area. After your reservation is confirmed, call the phone number on your ticket to provide your contact information, so the driver can contact you to coordinate pickup.
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Can I be picked up from my hotel in San Francisco for the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Unfortunately, there are no hotel pickups in San Francisco.
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Which wineries will we visit during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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During the tour, you will visit three different wineries. Which ones are visited is determined on the day of your tour by the group size and availability.
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Can I pick the wineries that we visit during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Your tour driver will plan the best tour day possible for the entire group. If you have specific wineries you'd like to visit (or if you already visited some,) let your driver know so (s)he can plan accordingly (based on availability.)
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How long do we stay at each winery during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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While there is no set time to spend at each winery, the group typically stays about an hour at each stop. You'll stay a little longer at the winery where lunch is served.
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Are tasting fees included in the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Each winery has its own tasting fees. Prices depend on the flight you choose (vintage, whites, reds, etc.) Typically, the tasting fees are around $15-$25 per tasting. Many wineries will waive tasting fees if you purchase wine to take home.
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Do I need to bring ID for the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Yes - you will need a photo ID to participate in the tastings at the various wineries we visit.
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How many people can join the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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This small-group tour will be no larger than 8 to 12 guests.
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What type of vehicle is used during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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You will join the tour in a small tour shuttle. The shuttles have perimeter seating, like a conversation pit, so guests can better get to know each other.
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What options are there for lunch during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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This is a light picnic buffet lunch served at one of the wineries. It consists of deli sandwiches on Ciabatta bread, homemade fresh pasta or grain salad, sliced fruits, a rolled-oat dessert cake, and bottled water.
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Are there Vegetarian options for lunch during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Yes, Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-free options are available, however, they must be requested in advance. Feel free to let us know of any dietary restrictions in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
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Can I bring my child on the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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This tour is for adults 21 and over. At this time we are unable to accept any guests under 21 years old.
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How should I dress for the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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It's best to dress in layers, as the mornings can be chilly, and late afternoons can get very warm. Casual dress is best, with comfortable shoes. High heels and flip flops are NOT recommended.
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Can I buy wine during the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley to bring home with me?
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Absolutely! Some wineries will even waive your tasting fees when purchasing wine.
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Can I store the wine I purchase on the bus for the duration of the tour?
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There is plenty of room to store wine purchases. You can also buy a wine shipper box on the bus for $10 (holds up to 12 bottles.) Fill it up and check it on your return flight. Many wineries are also able to ship if that is more convenient.
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Can I bring a dog or other animal on the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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Service animals are welcome on the tour. Other animals are not permitted on the tour.
Jun 2021
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Can I participate in the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley if I'm not staying in the Sonoma Valley?
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Yes - The meeting place in Sonoma is the public parking lot behind the Sonoma State Historic Park Barracks on the Sonoma Plaza. The pick-up time for the Sonoma Valley Tour from this location is 10:30 am.
Jun 2021
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What time is the tour departure for the Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Sonoma Valley?
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The tour departure is 11 am. Hotel pickups are between 10 and 10:45 am. The local tour operator will contact you a night before the travel date to confirm your exact pickup details.
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