"The Big Game" VIP Experiences

We are turning the week leading up to “The Big Game” into quite the celebration! Get ready for kick-off with a lineup of exclusive, limited-time experiences along Taste Route 116. Participating wineries will be hosting something special .. think behind-the-scenes tours, off-menu tastings, themed pairings and unique perks you won’t find any other time of year. Here are the happenings: Balletto Vineyards – Wine & Food Pairing Enjoy 3 creative bites prepared with locally sourced ingredients paired perfectly with their Sparkling Brut Rosé, BCD Vineyard Pinot Noir and Late Harvest Noble B Chardonnay. $45 per person, 48-hour advanced reservations required offered daily, February 1 – 6 Battaglini Estate Winery – Old Vine Zinfandel Verticals Come by daily for a progressive vertical tasting of our Reserve Zinfandel from vines planted n 1885 paired with Home Run Pizza’s famous Knuckle Balls. We will be featuring wines from 2018 all the way back to 2001! Then on February 7, we’ll have the full lineup open, plus our infamous 2007 Lot 4 “Better Than Sex” selection. $35 per person, offered daily February 1 – 6, no reservations required $75 – 3-day tasting pass $125 – 7-day tasting pass February 7 – $50 per person Char Vale Winery – Barrel Tasting Relax overlooking the vineyard while tasting through our award-winning Pinot Noirs alongside barrel samples of wines still being created in our small family winery. Picnic fare available for additional purchase. $75 per person, reservations required offered February 1, 2, 5, & 6 DeLoach Vineyards – VIP Food & Wine Pairing Enjoy an exclusive tasting with chef-curated small bites and experience an insider look at our wine cellar. $85 per person, reservations required offered February 5 & 6; seatings at 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 Dutton Estate Winery – Grape to Glass Explore the heart and soul of winemaking. Immerse yourself in the world of wine as you stroll through their Chardonnay vineyard, rooted in six generations of farming legacy in the heart of Russian River Valley. Witness firsthand the art and passion behind our winemaking process with an exclusive tour of our crush pad and barrel room. Experience includes a tasting of 5 current wine releases and a special library wine, accompanied with a curated cheese and charcuterie board, finished with decadent artisanal chocolates. $95 per person, 24-hour notice appreciated offered daily, February 1 – 6; book here! Ektimo Vineyards – Tour & Tasting Experience Ektimo with a tour, barrel tasting and flight featuring library wines. $20 per person, reservations required offered February 1, 4, 5 & 6 Furthermore Wines – Vertical Estate Pinot Noir Flight with Food Pairings Taste through five vintages of our estate Vineyard Pinot Noir paired with a delightful bite. $45 per person, 24-hour advanced reservation required offered daily, February 1 – 6, Russian River Vineyards – VIP Neighborhoods Tour & Tasting Indulge in an exclusive journey through the heart of Russian River Valley, guided by the artistry of winemaker Giovanni Balistrieri. This intimate tasting showcases a curated selection of wines from six distinct neighborhoods. Each two-person reservation includes one of our house-made Charcuterie, Cheese or Veggie boards. $65 per person, 48-hour advanced reservation required offered daily, February 1 – 6 “Tailgate with Taste Route 116” on Saturday, February 7th and indulge in the ultimate football food and wine pairings. We’ll see you along The Route!