Welcome to Wandering Wild Rosé🍷with Renee Olsen-Gravelle.

Renee will be leading a group of 10 + passionate travelers on this exquisite wine country adventure, and Escape by Travel is delighted to be the trusted agency coordinating all travel arrangements to ensure a seamless and memorable experience. 

Lodging at River Terrace Inn from Oct 15-18, 2026, two days of winery visits with a picnic lunch. 

Optional tour is available.

Arrival & Check into the River Terrace Inn 

Address:  1600 Soscol Ave Napa, CA

Napa Valley Join-in Tour- (offered every day)

Napa Valley is famed for dramatic scenery, with many vistas of rugged mountains and forested hillsides. Iconic wineries dot the landscape. Cabernet Sauvignons are among the world’s finest. Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay are also widely available here. Stag’s Leap, Rutherford, St. Helena and Calistoga are all located within the Napa Valley. Pick-up time: 10:00am to 10:30am at your hotel. Tour length: About 6.5 hours. Includes picnic lunch.

Not Included: Cost of Tastings (guests pay out-of-pocket); Tour guide gratuity

Sonoma Valley Join-in Tour- (offered every day)

Sonoma Valley is known for its rolling hills and rustic oak trees, along with a very charming town plaza, complete with one of California’s famed Franciscan missions. This area is most widely known for Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, though several other varietals are available. Glen Ellen and Kenwood are here, as well as the western side of Carneros. Pick-up time: 10:00am to 10:30am at your hotel. Tour length: About 6.5 hours. Includes picnic lunch.

Not Included: Cost of Tastings (guests pay out-of-pocket); Tour guide gratuity  

Departure

 What’s Included on both tours

• Visits three smaller and/or family-owned winery properties.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or other point of origin.
• Access to explore the winery grounds and see various aspects of the winemaking process.
• Tasty picnic box lunch, served on the grounds at a scenic winery.
• Brief stories, anecdotes and non-boring winemaking information will be shared by your driver/guide.
• Wherever possible, we’ll arrange access to winery owners  winemakers.

Replace one of the winery touring days with the following Napa Wine Train Experience. 

Napa Wine Train – Gourmet Express Lunch 

Picture this: Tables adorned with silverware and crystal-clear glasses gleaming in the sunlight, etched glass partitions separating each table, mahogany paneling, and natural luxuriant wood tones — it’s a scene from the Gourmet Express, one that harkens back to a bygone era of travel and the classic NVWT experience that started it all back in 1989 with our first voyages.

Indulge in a leisurely lunch and embrace a slower pace aboard a three-hour ride that brings you from Downtown Napa to St. Helena and back again. This daytime journey treats you to three sumptuous courses aboard an antique 1915 Pullman rail car. For an extra indulgence, add our sommelier flight tasting to your itinerary, including selections from Far Niente, Opus One, and Beaulieu Vineyard’s Georges de Latour Private Reserve.

Summary - Gourmet Express | 3-Hour Lunch Train

11:30AM - 2:30PM | 3-course gourmet meal in the classic experience that started it all in 1989.

Savor an exquisite 3-course lunch experience as you embark on the classic Napa Valley Wine Train excursion from Downtown Napa to St. Helena and back. Set amidst the nostalgic charm of a vintage 1915 Pullman car, your journey is a culinary delight as you take in the sights and flavors of Napa Valley reviving the golden age of travel.
Not Included: Tour guide gratuity

Itinerary

10:30 AM | Your Journey Begins

You check-in at Mckinstry Street Station and queue to board as the excitement for your journey begins to build. While waiting to board, you learn about the Wine Train’s history and restoration efforts.

11:00 AM | Welcome Aboard

You board the train and take your seat, ready for an indulgent experience. You’re only moments away from a sumptuous multi-course lunch complemented by incredible Napa Valley views. Time to toast your travel companions with your welcome glass of bubbly.

11:30 AM | Time to Depart

The whistle calls and the train pulls out of the station. Settle into your surroundings aboard a decadent three-hour journey and savor epicurean delights as you weave through the breathtaking countryside.

12:00 PM | Bon Appétit

A gourmet lunch is served from of our 1090 onboard kitchen car, featuring a delectable appetizer and your choice of entrée. As you finish your last bite, dessert is delivered accompanied by coffee or tea for the return trip.

2:30 PM | Farewell For Now

After three hours of indulgent delights, your ride concludes. We say farewell but look forward to welcoming you back to the Wine Train and the midday decadence of the Gourmet Express.