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The Wine Carriage

8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-849-8989
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Ranked #4 of 90 activities in Healdsburg
Type: Tours
Owner description: Travel through the vines and on private lanes to premium tastings at award-winning wineries. As part of the tour, our guests will be guided through... more » Owner description: Travel through the vines and on private lanes to premium tastings at award-winning wineries. As part of the tour, our guests will be guided through the gothic chambers of a wine cave and be treated to a barrel tasting from one of the oak casks. After traveling over hill and dale in a carriage pulled by two magnificent horses, and enjoying a few more tastings, you'll be served a sumptuous lunch of fresh baguettes, herbed meats, organic mixed olives, imported and local cheeses, organic strawberries and wine-filled chocolates. Enjoy the relaxed pace, breathtaking scenery and world-class wines while leaving the traffic far behind. Your coachman will give you an insider's view of the local history, the lifecycle of the vines and the wine-making process. This is more than a tour -- it's a unique and romantic wine tasting adventure! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

My wife, 9 year old son and I recently had the good fortune of spending a glorious afternoon touring three fantastic wineries in unique style - on board the Wine Carriage! What a great and fun way to experience the beauty, serenity and wineries of Sonoma County. Bret and his two horses carried us through narrow paths of vineyards to... More

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Emeryville, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

So my beau and I went on the wine carriage today and it was absolutely amazing! We began with a cave tour and wine tasting at Alexander winery. At 12pm we heard galloping up the pavement and up came Bret and two handsome Belgian horses, by the name of Cheyenne and Cody. Bret was very personable, we enjoyed him a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013 via mobile

We went on our winery tour with Bret last July and it was truly the highlight of our stay in Sonoma and Napa. We took our 12 year old son with us on this trip and he really enjoyed the horses. Bret even let him feed the horses and drive the carriage on the way back. This tour is a... More

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Santa Rosa, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

The tour included interesting hisotry about the area. Lovely visits to three wineries. Wonderful local picnic. The horses was beautiful an well taken care of. Bret & Lily wonderful host & hostess. It was like traveling back in time, a true stress reliever! If you want to impress your girlfriend or wife this is the suprise tour to give her!... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

The Wine Carriage was the best part of our third trip to the Napa/Sonoma area. Riding a carriage through the Sonoma vineyards, away from traffic, was beyond our expectations. Bret, the driver and guide, was very knowledgeable on the history of the area. His horses were massive and gentle and added to the beauty of the tour. The wineries we... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

In June of 2012 I went to visit my son in Sonoma and was treated to a wine tasting tour on the Wine Carriage. What a fabulous experience! So unique and exciting. We had such fun in a group of eight riding through the vineyards, tasting a large variety of wine and enjoying a delicious picnic lunch. Bret is very... More

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November 16, 2012

Thanks you so much for taking the time to review The Wine Carriage. Hoping to see you agin. Cheers! More

Penngrove, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

This was the most fun I've ever had wine-tasting, and I've done a lot of wine-tasting! I've lived in Sonoma County most of my life, and often go to the wineries in Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys when friends and family visit from out of the area. A local friend arranged this tour when his mother was visiting from the... More

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DeBary, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

The Wine Carriage was a terrific experience. Brett is fun, informative and makes the tour of the local wineries a relaxing, enjoyable way to see the countryside and taste grapes straight from the vines in addition to the detailed tastings and tours at the visited wineries. The private lunch was superb and the host wineries were very pleasant. I would... More

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Crystal, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2012

Bret's Wine Carriage is a must-do for those who want to explore wine country in a quiet, relaxed setting! It was a great way to visit several wineries without having to worry about driving between each. Our day was also personalized and intimate with visiting smaller wineries that were less busy, and in spending time with Bret. He shared lots... More

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Whitney, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

If you travels take you to Sonoma/Napa do your self a favor and arrange for a tour. Bret Roland, owner, provides a wonderful tour with lots of Alexander Valley history with stops at 3 winerys. During the tour you'll have a great lunch stop. If the weather permits it will be under the trees, if not he'll arrange it a... More

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