It’ll never go out of style to sip wine on a sun-drenched patio overlooking a verdant vineyard, with one of the estate’s rambunctious dogs stopping by for a shred of fallen charcuterie. But, while this pleasurable pastime remains the top draw in wine regions across the United States, it is far from the only element determining the wine vacation’s long-term viability.

With the help of hip hotels, live music, and creative art gallery tasting rooms, the finest wine vacations, like the best wine regions, are expansive and exploratory, free of daunting obstacles.

These are one-day excursions. At least three wineries are visited, as well as lunch, a supper break, snacks, water, bagels, and tastings. These tours typically depart at 9 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. These tours take place once a month on Saturdays. The wineries visited on these tours are located in northern California.

There are few things more romantic than a wine vacation. Whether you’re toasting to your love at a Napa Valley vineyard or sampling new wines in Sonoma, a wine vacation is the perfect way to relax and enjoy some of the best that California has to offer.

Of course, no wine vacation would be complete without tasting great wine. Let us help you find the right wine tour.