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Our Wine Country Experiences through the years

2026 marks our 5th year of Wine Country Experience trips, and each year's destination has had its own significance and purpose, and this year is no different.

2022 Napa & Sonoma - Many people's first big trip post-pandemic, and we were excited to go all out and experience the top-name wineries in Napa & Sonoma. We came out with a bang in this first trip, and the biggest takeaway was the sense of community we had built. Many of us met for the first time on this trip, after a year of solely virtual wine classes. The memories made on this trip set the stage for each Wine Country Experience moving forward.

2023 Willamette Valley & Walla Walla - After seeing the profoundly well-known Napa and Sonoma Valleys, we were eager to introduce these regions. They are both well-renowned regions in their own right, but can get overlooked when you have Northern California right next door. In this trip, many of our attendees called these regions a revelation, and were shocked to discover how good Pinot Noir was from Willamette and Walla Walla.

2024 Santa Barbara & Paso Robles - A return to California, but this time we went South! This was another exploration to highlight two of the most diverse and emerging regions in the Northern Hemisphere with contrasting terroir. We experienced the cooler climate, ocean-influenced Chardonnay and Pinot in Santa Rita Hills, and then explored the contrasting Bordeaux and Rhone varieties in the warmer climate of Paso Robles. The wineries we visited and the winemakers we spoke with are the pioneers of this region, and we were privileged to get to explore these regions in their youth.

2025 Northern Italy - Our first international trip! This has been a dream since the beginning, and Northern Italy was the perfect place to host our first European trip. It's the region we are most passionate about in Italy, and it was important to us to share that with our community. The theme of this trip was diversity- white wines, red wines, sparkling wines, varying climates and terroir, and our first immersive and food-centered events! We got to experience the pinnacle of wine in Italy with our days in Barolo and Barbaresco, visiting some of the finest producers. The hospitality and intimacy of the events we experienced were unmatched, and are an example we hope to set moving forward.

Lasting impressions of past Wine Country Experiences

  • “Every day, every experience was a master class. I enjoyed everything about it - the itinerary, the detailed information provided, the amazing group of fellow travelers, the quality of the places we visited, the cuisine, the wine, and the culture. We were so fortunate to have George and Christi leading this experience. Their organizational skill matched with wine knowledge, and their relationships with many iconic owners and winemakers from the area gave us exceptional access and experiences.”

    Beryl C. from our 2025 Wine Country Experience to Northern Italy

  • “This trip was a once in a lifetime experience; great wine, great food, great wineries, great group! Management and logistics were excellent. Thanks!”

    Peter G. from our 2022 Wine Country Experience to Napa & Sonoma, CA

  • “Honestly, this was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. Everything was so well planned and thought out. We just had to show up and enjoy! I haven't stopped telling people about it since we got home. Thank you, team!”

    Pat G. from our 2022 Wine Country Experience to Napa & Sonoma, CA

  • “Every little detail was taken care of, and each place we went provided an opportunity for learning and pleasure - there was a reason for each visit. I made new friends and many memories that I will cherish forever.“

    Karen W. from our 2025 Wine Country Experience to Northern Italy

  • “Another winner!!! Excellent time with George and Christi. Great experiences with food and wine. My husband and I could not have ever, in our wildest dreams, organized a curated trip of this magnitude.”

    Ingrid D. from our 2023 trip to Willamette Valley, OR & Walla Walla, WA

  • "As we experienced each winery & dinner I would think ~ this will be the highlight of the trip! However each one became a highlight in their own unique way. "

    Susan D. from our 2024 trip to Santa Barbara & Paso Robles, CA

WINE COUNTRY EXPERIENCE FAQs

  • Our trips typically begin and end in the same place for efficient and easy travel. We will let you know exactly where our trip will begin/end, what time our program begins and when it ends. We will provide information on the closest airports and other details to facilitate your travel.

  • Absolutely! Since you are handling your own travel arrangements, you are welcome to arrive as far in advance as you like, or extend your stay after our trip has ended.

  • Our Wine Country Experiences always include free time for our attendees. Oftentimes it’s a free afternoon to explore a nearby town, free evening to have dinner at a local restaurant independently. For our trip to Italy, you can expect more free time. We want you to be able to take full advantage of this trip!

    Transportation for free time - our bus will pick us up/drop us off, the location will be within walking distance from our hotel, or it will be in a location a quick cab ride away from the hotel.

  • If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Director of Marketing, Angelica (blickenderfera@gmail.com). She will be able to assist you with anything you need!

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