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Whether in America or abroad, there are exciting wine tour destinations available.
The wine tours include a tasting room where you can sample the wines. A sample consists of an ounce or two of wine.
The Napa Valley in California is America's wine-making capital. Although each season has it's attractions, Fall is the most exhilarating time to visit. The leaves are changing color; field hands are searching for ripe clusters; winery helpers are maintaining huge vats of fermenting juice; the aroma of grapes is in the air. Robert Mondavi, Charles Krug, Beringer and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars are produced in this region.

The best-known winery in the Napa Valley is the Robert Mondavi Winery. Robert Mondavi offers a good introduction to the wine-making operation. Mondavi's top wines are renowned.
The Beringer Vineyards is the oldest Napa Valley winery in continuous operation. It is located on spacious, lovely grounds with historic mansions.
Beau Wine Tours and Limousine Service goes to the premier Napa wineries. Included are a picnic lunch; four winery visits; a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge in a brand-new shuttle; and a Ferry/Bay Cruise back to San Francisco during sunset. You can choose a four, six or eight hour tour. The phone number is 415 513-5400.
In addition to the winery visits, Napa Valley offers spas, kayaking, hot-air baloons, hiking and art galleries.
Sonoma Valley in California has a quieter, slower pace of life than Napa Valley. A couple of wineries here are Ravenswood and the Glenn Ellen winery- Arrowood Vineyards and Winery.
Beau Wine Tours and Limousine Service offers four, six, or eight hour tours. It includes an optional gourmet picnic lunch; private limousine with champagne; and goes to four or five wineries. If you are looking for a more personal, uncrowded countryside experience, this tour is for you. Phone number is 800 387-2328.
Sonoma also has historic sites, restaraunts and interesting shops.
Tuscany, Italy is one of the most romantic, culturally dynamic wine regions in the world.
Italy and Wine Tours offers tours in the Tuscany and Veneto areas. The Chianti Classico wine tour is a small group tour that travels to the heart of the Chianti Classico area. It takes you through the gorgeous hills of Chianti. This is a full-day tour which includes two wineries, a light lunch and travel in a private mini-van. It features Chianti, the best-known Italian red wine. You will also

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