The Beringer Winery Tour – In A Class By Itself

Beringer Vineyards are the oldest continuously functioning winery in Napa Valley. And when you consider that Beringer Wineries started in 1876, that is a really long time. This is just one of the reasons why the Beringer winery tour is among the most popular southern California winery tours.  The Beringer winery tour was the first regularly organized winery tour open to the general public. It would seem that it is these long years of educating people about the wine experience and ensuring that it is an enjoyable educational experience are paying off.

There are Beringer winery tours to cater to every taste and time availability. There is never a wrong time to experience what a Beringer winery tour is like – the winery is open year round and only closes on Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Choose The Beringer Winery Tour That Is Right For You

Probably the best know of the Beringer winery tours is the Fine Wine Series. This tour comprises of a wine tasting and education session using some of the winery’s best wines and oldest vintages. These programs are held on weekends only.

The Family Tour is another of the popular Beringer winery tours. This tour is conducted daily and takes about half an hour. It covers the original winery and aging tunnels and is designed to showcase the history of the beringer Winery. Wine tasting is included in the tour.

The Rhine House Tour allows you to experience the origins of the winery, which is registered as a Historic District. This tour allows you to learn all about the history of the winery as you walk through the vineyards, tasting some of the very special wines that come from here. The tours ends at the historic Rhine House Mansion (hence the name of the tour) where you will enjoy a special sit down wine tasting in a private room.

There are many other Beringer winery tours to choose from. The best thing to do is to contact the winery or visit their website to learn about the various tour options and charges.

For those looking for the ultimate in a Beringer winery tour, nothing can beat the Private Tasting. This is arranged only by prior appointment and visitors are offered a selection of rare and reserve wines from the winery. The tasting is hosted by a senior staff member of the winery who will be able to answer all your questions as well as offer you the benefits of his experience in understanding the subtleties of wines.

Please keep in mind that children may not be allowed for certain Beringer winery tours. It is best to contact the winery in advance to check on the times, whether children are allowed and also to book for a tour as the number of visitors allowed on one tour is limited, so as to ensure a more personal experience.