| Even if you're not from the Bay Area, you'd | | | | your research, you can ask for the company's |
| probably know what Napa Valley is famous | | | | license, proof of insurance and other pertinent |
| for---W-I-N-E. From bottles of Chardonnay, Merlot, | | | | documents. Remember that you have the right to |
| Cabernet Sauvignon and hundreds more, a trip to | | | | see these records; there is nothing worst than |
| the winery certainly spells sophistication. Imagine | | | | paying premium for a service that is sub par. |
| wearing a pastel summer dress tasting an | | | | Most of the packages offer a half-day tour |
| elegantly oak-aged Chardonnay, waking all your | | | | including wine tasting. But for the more lavish |
| senses with its light yellowish hue, with its fruity | | | | personalities, there are those that offer a certain |
| taste reminiscent of fresh pear and its floral, | | | | number of days stay in a hotel comfortable |
| spring-like aroma---this is luxury in its finest. The | | | | situated near the vineyard. |
| only thing that is missing from the picturesque | | | | Huge Vineyard Group Tours vis-Ã -vis Cozy |
| scene is the transportation. With this raised, why | | | | Winery Intimate Escape. Obviously, the former |
| not try one of the Bay Area limousine services? | | | | offers more variety of wine but same comes |
| This is a good way to cap off your vineyard tour. | | | | with a bigger price tag for their tasting and other |
| There are various establishments offering luxury | | | | merchandise. These are open almost everyday |
| packages including wine tasting and car service A | | | | for tours and wine samplings. More often than |
| couple of these are the Monterey limo and the | | | | not, limo services have tie-ups with a list of wine |
| Napa Valley limousine tour. Problem now is what | | | | providers. The itinerary that they'll present |
| package will you opt for? To whom will you | | | | involves two to three vineyards in a day's tour. |
| present your business, would you go to a | | | | I've been in numerous group tours and I've |
| well-know vineyard or a small, cozy more | | | | noticed that after a couple of hours, people start |
| personal tour? Would you prefer a lively group | | | | to stray away (mentally) from the designated |
| tour or an intimate one? These are a few of the | | | | guide. Furthermore, if you're stuck in a group, you |
| questions you need to answer before rushing to | | | | can't really move from one place to |
| the internet and clicking on websites presenting | | | | another---ergo, you can't enjoy the tour. (Though |
| such packages. | | | | it would highly depend on an individual's mindset.) |
| Getting the right package deal. Personally, I shop | | | | On the flipside, there is the small, family owned |
| around for prices. I do this for almost every | | | | wineries. When costs are compared, this is surely |
| business I undertake. If I'll be needing a | | | | the place to go but you have to book for an |
| chauffeured ride, I'll look for one that matches my | | | | appointment first specially when you want to try |
| specific requirements. He should know his way | | | | out their products. Also, in settings like this one, |
| around the area. This is not only for averting | | | | you can feel the elegance, the familiarity, you |
| traffic but also to maximize the ride by picking a | | | | may even feel that you're a wine connoisseur. |
| route where scenic views can be perceived. | | | | The disadvantage would be the limited number of |
| Experience, personality and punctuality, these | | | | vineyards your can visit. Not unless you know a |
| characteristics I look for when choosing a | | | | local who'll be willing to guide you to Napa Valley's |
| chauffeured guided tour or in this case a Napa | | | | well kept secret wineries. |
| Valley limousine tour. One may ask about the | | | | Be it a group tour in huge vineyards or an |
| manner on how identify said traits, the answer is | | | | intimate product sampling in a small, family owned |
| simple and it is done the old fashion way...asking | | | | winery, one must make the most out of the |
| around. A satisfied individual readily gives | | | | experience. (You can even drink to heart's |
| compliment to a company granted he received | | | | content, but not too much though. Remember |
| above par service. Word of mouth alone could | | | | that you have a chauffeur and a limo to take you |
| indicate the rise or fall of any business. To further | | | | back to your hotel, not back to your hotel room. |