As enormous tour buses line the beaten path to mainstream wineries and restaurants, we’ll be taking you off that path – in some cases off the road altogether – to meet local makers, sample undiscovered wines and brews, and see a side of this glorious patch of earth known only to locals and savvy travelers. Here are some of the personally curated experiences we offer.
Bohemian Highway Travel Company leverages its relationships with local vintners and other makers to unlock intimate experiences across the region. On our tours you might find yourself barrel-tasting with a second-generation winemaker, climbing aboard an ATV to sip wines atop a mountain, or picking fresh produce for your own lunch. We’re constantly adding adventures to our playbook. Here are some current experiences to get you started.
Perhaps this is your first visit to California’s Wine Country. Or you’ve been here many times, but never felt that you experienced it like a local. Either way, you’re curious: To explore the area on twisty backroads. To peek inside the heart and soul of a winery. To taste, savor, and understand why this part of the world is so revered among wine lovers.
Here’s a perfect introduction to the Sonoma/Napa winegrowing region, with its many grape varietals, its sustainable practices, and its longtime locals who’ve been quietly growing grapes and making wine for generations.
Led by one of our wine-educated hosts, your tour will be curated around your own wine preferences. It’ll connect you to off-the-beaten path small producers and include a seasonal, chef-prepared lunch. Before the day is over, you know you’ll never taste a Pinot in the same way again.
Welcome to a more exclusive world of wine. Small-batch or boutique wineries that don’t usually open their doors to the general public. Thoughtful food pairings. And tastings of single-vineyard, hand-crafted wines. This experience is designed for those looking to create or add to their existing wine cellars, or to deepen their knowledge about a particular varietal.
With your wine-educated host, you’ll meet estate managers and winemakers to understand the growing history and technique of a varietal. And you’ll be guided through the acquisition of the perfect wines for your own collection. Plan to return home with something very special.
At many boutique Sonoma and Napa wineries, the surrounding built and natural environments are a visual expression of the wines crafted on site. This unique excursion will take you to several of the region’s most elite, design-forward wineries, where we’ll explore the history, design origins, and architectural elements behind these inspiring venues. Guests will be given an insider tour, taste some great wines, and enjoy a seated, chef-prepared lunch. At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a signed copy of Heather Herbert’s book, author of The New Architecture of Wine.
This program includes over 25 participating wineries such as Aperture Cellars, Davis Estate, Faust Haus, Flowers and many other renowned Napa & Sonoma wineries. As always we will curate an idyllic itinerary suited to wine and stylistic preferences of each guest.
