TravelHaven Journal – California Wine Cruise 1
Cruise to Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries
Wait a minute! Come again? How could I possibly take a cruise in the wine country – it’s all landlocked, right? Well, it turns out to be an easy and fun way to visit some wineries and see some of California in a new way.
My group boarded in San Francisco late Friday afternoon and (after the mandatory lifeboat drill and safety lecture) was treated to a Wine 101 course, presented by an on-board wine expert. It may have been a bit basic for experienced oenophiles, but a great grounding for the neophytes among us. Besides, I always find that I learn something about wine drinking and serving whenever I listen to someone who really knows wine.
In the next few posts, I’ll tell you about the excursions, the wineries we visited and some of the wines we tasted.