Sonoma Weekend
Explore Sonoma County Wine Country with Ian Blackburn, host of Learn About Wine
February 19-22nd, 2027
Hosted by
Ian Blackburn
Sonoma is one of the great destinations in wine tourism and California. Go on a four day Sonoma Wine Country immersion, explore from South to North and East to West. You’ll taste some of Sonoma’s finest wines and enjoy the evolving culinary scene in Sonoma wine country.
Pricing Plans
| Now | October 15 | November 1 | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Occupancy | $7,999 | $8,499 | $8,750 | $9,000 |
| Double Occupancy | $14,000 | $14,750 | $15,500 | $18,000 |
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
Friday, February 19th
Carneros to Sonoma Valley
Meet Ian and the group in the hotel lobby and begin your journey to Carneros and the Sonoma Valley with visits to two amazing wineries, lunch is included. Wrap up the day with dinner at the 3-Michelin & 1-Green star - ENCLOS Sonoma
DAY 2
Saturday, February 20th
Russian River and Sonoma Coast
This premier growing region is celebrated for its world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old-vine Zinfandel. Another great day with two exclusive winery visits and lunch. Dinner is at leisure or feel welcome to join Ian’s dining reservation***
DAY 3
Sunday, February 21st
Elevations and Hillsides
The nuances of the Sonoma wine country begin to appear as you’ve tasted your way across the region. Enjoy the sweeping views and green beauty out in wine country, tour and tasting at two wineries, a possible picnic lunch and a relaxing Farewell dinner at Bear at the Stanly Ranch.
ACCOMODATION:
Auberge Collection: Stanly Ranch
200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, CA 94559
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection hotel will be your home away from home on this trip. This serene property is surrounded by vineyards with chic luxury California wine country vibes. The sprawling estate features lush and plush accommodations, a massive wellness center to fit everyone’s needs, a restoration and recovery pre-treatment or post-workout recovery area for all your needs. We selected this to be your stay to encourage relaxation and rejuvenation.
Wineries We Intend to Visit
All transport for our scheduled appointments
All scheduled appointments and tasting fees
All meals listed
Dinner at ENCLOS Sonoma (3-michelin & 1-Green star restaurant, inclusive of dinner, preset wine flight, tax and gratuity)
Farewell Dinner at Bear, Stanly Ranch
All Accommodations: Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection*
*Scheduled to stay at this property, but change without notice
Airfare
Transfer to/from airport/hotel (Recommendations available upon request)
Meals not specific listed in the the “Includes” section
Anything not listed in the "Includes" section
**Accommodation on Thursday, February 18th is optional and additional
***Ian’s Dining Reservation when meals are at leisure, optional and additional
- Sign-Up by November 1st via placing a deposit to purchase your spot
- Travel packet will be emailed to you
- Return completed travel packet to alice@LearnAboutWine.com
- We will email you to confirm the trip is moving forward; This trip requires a minimum of 6 travelers to operate and is limited to 10 travelers.
- Only secure airfare and/or travel to Sonoma after receiving our email confirming the trip
- Send us your flight and travel details
- Meet us at the hotel, we look forward to receiving you!
- Itinerary is tentative and subject to change without notice. Trip package is not based on any one appointment and/or activity
- The maximum trip size is 10 travelers.
- Caution: Please do not book airfare or other accommodations until the trip is confirmed.
About
IAN BLACKBURN
Ian Blackburn, CSW, Event Producer
Ian discovered the wine industry while visiting the Napa Valley as a Culinary Student. Ian moved his focus to the front of the house, while working with Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles. Now in his 30th year hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; Ian has published a wine education book and is working on a new one; Ian has his own wine brand called Beekeeper Cellars and has sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, Ian is considered one of the region’s best wine educators and works for his 120,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events per year for Learnaboutwine.com
