| If you see more than 300 people waiting to get | | | | well taken care of during the 3 hour tour. And |
| aboard one green, gold and burgundy train at | | | | they won't mind stopping for a minute or two to |
| 11:30 am or 6:30 pm on any day, do not wonder | | | | discuss the wineries, make a comment or two |
| where they are going. This is the magnificent | | | | about the scenery. |
| Wine Train that they are getting on to takes | | | | Everyone is handed a brochure on entering the |
| them on a 3-hour long joy ride that is truly one of | | | | train. This is the Wine Train's promotional |
| a kind. This train that caused more controversy | | | | brochure, which lists more than 60 wineries of the |
| than the Hindenburg when it started in September | | | | Napa Valley. Most of the wineries that are listed |
| of 1989 has carried more than 1 million | | | | are not visible from the train but those that are |
| passengers till date. | | | | visible are among the best and most interesting. |
| Most of the people who take a trip on the | | | | These wineries are Trefethen, Domaine Chandon, |
| glorious Wine Train alight 3 hours and 36 miles | | | | Cakebread Cellars, Inglenook and Sequoia Grove. |
| later, having eaten the best food, tasted the best | | | | The most famous wineries are Robert Mondavi, a |
| wines and seen some of the best wineries in a | | | | landmark winery and Beaulieu and Grgich hills. Do |
| region that is scenic and produces the best wine | | | | not be surprised if a crew member points out a |
| in world. Most of these people 370 people that | | | | winery or two like Far Niente or Conn creek. At |
| the train can accommodate admit that the | | | | the end of the 3 hour train ride, you will be richer |
| adventure through Napa Valley was well worth | | | | in the knowledge of wineries and wines produced |
| the cost of this joy ride. | | | | in the Napa Valley area. |
| The train itself, apart from the journey it | | | | The train makes two trips on weekdays and |
| embarks upon, is beautiful. With its 370 people | | | | three trips on weekends, which include brunch. |
| capacity, it is a step back into an era where | | | | The lunch trip which lasts for three hours leaves |
| romance and luxury were much appreciated. Each | | | | at 11:30 am, while the three and half hour dinner |
| car of the train is unique and lavish. Classy | | | | trip leaves at 6:30 pm. The meals on the Wine |
| upholstery, swiveling chairs, deep mahogany | | | | Train are par excellence. They match the |
| trimming, deep and soft carpets, velvet curtains, | | | | romantic and luxurious mood of the train. A typical |
| marble sinks, snowy white towels and tables set | | | | lunch on the Wine Train would include a salad of |
| with the best damask linen, china and crystal are | | | | lettuce tossed with hazelnut and sherry |
| what sets the train apart from other touring | | | | vinaigrette. The main course could be Chicken |
| trains. And ofcourse we must not forget the | | | | breast marinated with white wine or Black Angus |
| friendly staff and crew on the train who are | | | | filet mignon with red wine. Pasta is always on the |
| there to make sure that you are comfortable and | | | | menu. |