Tour Facts

• 5 hour guided tour of local wineries throughout the countryside of the Twin Cities
• Saturday July - October (10-3:15 July, August & 9-2:15 September, October)
• Transportation provided in our air conditioned coach bus
• 3 wineries, with multiple wine tastings, 1 appetizer size food pairing and 3 souvenir glasses
• Private tour of the vineyard, food pairings and chance to learn how wine is made
• Tour limited to 30 people, advance tickets required.  Private Tours available.
• Pick up located at Marriott Hotel
• $150/pp

Tour Description

Sit back, relax and allow our knowledgeable tour guide to take you to Minnesota’s best wineries right outside of the Twin Cities!  Join us as we start the tour on our luxury coach bus learning about the mysteries of wine and the wondrous tales of the country side.  The first winery we will visit is Sovereign Estate that is nestled along the banks of Lake Waconia.  Here we will savor Taste Twin Cities favorite Cabernet Franc wine with a variety of other wines and nosh on a food pairing.   At this stop you will have time to purchase lunch to enjoy with your favorite glass of wine.

We will then travel to Parley Lake Winery where you will enjoy a personal vineyard tour, learn how wine is made and sample their select wines. Time will be available to enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor patio overlooking their family owned apple orchard and visit the petting zoo.  Included in Parley’s wine collection is the winner of the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Brianna Breeze.

We’ll finish the afternoon at one of Minnesota’s newest wineries, Schram Vineyards.  You will be one of the first winos to enjoy another local Minnesota winery .  The Vineyard was planted in 2008 with 6 acres of a variety of Minnesota hardy grapes.  We’ll enjoying sampling their wine with views of their beautiful vineyards, gardens, and lake view.  If you feel adventurous before we end the tour, you can enjoy playing a little Bocce Ball on their new courts.

Time will be available to purchase your favorite bottle(s) of wine at each winery for your enjoyment on our coach or save it for a special occasion.

* Order of tour may vary

Tastings

• 3 wineries with multiple wine tastings
• One food pairing (appetizer size)

Location

Pick up located at the Marriott Hotel (5801 Opus Parkway · Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343)

Pick up times: 10:00am (July, August) 9:00am (September & October)

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Booking availability: Tickets are available for sale until 8am the Friday before the tour.

Booking Policy: Tours must have a minimum of 12 people booked for tour to operate.  You will receive notice the day before the tour if minimums are achieved.  If minimums are not met, tickets will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a different tour date.

Cancellation Policy:  All tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. The tour is held rain or shine.

If these tour times do not work for you, and you have a large group, please check out the FAQ and Contact Us to arrange for a private tour.