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Food and Wine: Sensory Delights of San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa

Program #: 14156RJ
Food & Wine; Area Studies

Prices for this date starting at: $998 per person

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Bring your taste buds to the best of both worlds: Napa and Sonoma, the most highly prized wine regions in North America; and San Francisco, center of creative homegrown California cuisine. Experience exotic vegetable stands crowding the sidewalks and organic produce glistening next to handcrafted cheeses. Our walking field trip continues to "Little Italy" where we dine at one of North Beach’s traditional Italian restaurants. Then travel north to Sonoma for two nights just off the charming square of boutiques and restaurants. From here explore the wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. Field trips to wineries take you into the vineyards to learn how the grapes are grown, and into the inner workings of the magical process of turning grape juice into fine wine. Enjoy ongoing discussions of wine appreciation--and wine tastings--throughout. Educate your palate in the differences between wines. And take home the confidence that no-one's taste is better than your own.



Public transportation and private motor coaches will be used.



Itinerary

Independent arrivals to San Francisco, Calif., 3 nights; motorcoach transfer to Sonoma, Calif., 2 nights; motorcoach transfer to San Francisco; independent departures.



San Francisco

A stunning city with a colorful past and vibrant present, San Francisco offers legendary landmarks — the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars and elegant Victorian homes — along with spectacular cityscapes and views of bay and bridges.



Road Scholar Instructors

Roger Feely
Chef Feely has emerged as a culinary trendsetter in the world of international cuisine. He has studied culinary arts in S.C., R.I. and Seville, Spain. As founder of Soul Cocina, a gastronomic company, he conducts cooking classes in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and also creates menus and recipes for some of the world's top restaurants. His unique blend of tropical flavors with local, seasonal and artisanal products has earned him a reputation as a chef with a bold, lively cuisine.
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Food and Wine: Sensory Delights of San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa


You won't find a better value. Included at no additional cost on this date...

  • 5 nights accommodations
  • 11 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Expert-led lectures: 4
  • Field trips: 6
  • Excursions: 2
  • Hands-on experiences: 2

Plus these special experiences...

  • Explore "Little Italy" with a culinary guide who will share the history of the area and bring you to a tratorria for a cooking demo and tasting.
  • Experience a private wine lecture and tasting with an expert in the field before heading to wine country.
  • Explore the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmer's Market and learn about it's importance in the community with a representative from CUESA.
  • Travel by private coach to wineries in Sonoma and Napa, tasting and tours included.
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