Inside Napa Valley's 'Crush' with Coach Dick Vermeil
Experience the harvest period in Napa Valley - called the “crush” by those in the Valley - with Super Bowl-winning Coach Dick Vermeil. As a winemaker and Calistoga native, Coach has pulled strings at some of Napa's most acclaimed wineries to create a truly inspiring collection of experiences.
"Harvest is an exciting time to be in the Valley," says Vermeil. "There's so much activity creating a buzz everywhere you go. This trip is going to capture that excitement with good friends, good food and great wines!"
Program includes tours, tastings and paired dining at celebrated wineries including Duckhorn, Vine Cliff, Paraduxx, Silver Oak, Chateau Montelena, Vermeil Wines and more.
Events include a barbeque and croquet dinner at Meadowood, a Capstone four-course dinner with Champagne reception at Opus One, and a Gala Farewell Dinner at Far Niente.
Our Virtuoso Member Partner in Travel: Meadowood
Price: From $6,950 per person, based on double occupancy. See Accommodations tab for upgrades.
Price Details: 25% deposit is required to reserve with 25% due 6 months prior to traveling, and full payment required 3 months prior to departure. See Refund Policy below to learn how you may protetct your investment if you have to cancel for any reason.
Inclusions: Includes four nights' luxurious accommodation at Meadowood with $50 daily breakfast credit, $100 spa credit and bottle of Napa Valley wine upon arrival; tours and tastings at prestigious wineries and events, per itinerary.
Exclusions: Does not include roundtrip air to Napa; meals not stated in itinerary; gratuities; optional activities and tours; spa services and additional items of a personal nature.
Disclaimer: Deposits for this trip are are nonrefundable, due to limited availability. Activities, special guests, properties and itinerary are subject to change. We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to protect against injury, illness and unforeseen circumstances in the destination. Protect your trip investment with AuthentAssure.
Inside Napa Valley's 'Crush' with Coach Dick Vermeil: Accommodations
Meadowood Napa Valley
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Meadowood's character and its name come from its unique setting. Recognized as a special place for centuries for luxuries including natural protection, abundant water and fertile land, Meadowood is a place of great beauty and rare seclusion.
Meadowood is a center of social, cultural and viticultural life in Napa Valley and a second home for those who enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the wine country.
The property features championship croquet lawns, seven tennis courts, a nine-hole walking golf course, hiking trails, swimming, a full-service health spa, a wine educator, guest rooms, suites and cottages and Michelin two-star dining in The Restaurant at Meadowood.
Guests staying at Meadowood will also receive the following amenities: no resort fee and complimentary overnight parking; access to Health Club; Internet access in all guestrooms and function rooms (wireless only); daily newspaper; use of hiking trails and bottled water.
Accommodation Options*
Hillside Room - Lead in fare of $6,950
This charming room features a California king bed, wood-burning fireplace, private deck and views of the wooded hillside. The spacious bathroom offers a vanity and a combined bathtub and shower.
Treeline Room - Add $150 per person
These floorplans offer an extra measure of privacy with separate sleeping and sitting rooms. The bedrooms feature California king beds and built-in window seats for lounging or reading in abundant natural light. Most sitting rooms have a wood-burning fireplace and all have sleep sofas suitable for a child or two. The spacious bathrooms offer showers and most also have bathtubs.
Oakview Room - Add $675 per person
Vaulted ceilings, reading chairs tucked into quiet window corners and stone wood-burning fireplaces are delightful features of these rooms. The open floor plan makes the fireplace enjoyable from the sitting area, the desk or the California king bed. Windows open onto views of the oak trees rambling over the hillsides. The spacious bathrooms are light and bright with separate soaking tubs and showers.
*Upgrade amount is due at time of deposit in order to reserve your space.
Inside Napa Valley's 'Crush' with Coach Dick Vermeil: Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday, October 3 [D]
Arrive and check into hotel
Afternoon tasting at Chappellet
Barbeque and croquet event at Meadowood
Day 2: Monday, October 4 [B, L, D]
Tasting at Chateau Montelena
Lunch and afternoon tasting at the Vermeil Tasting Room in Calistoga with visit to Pride Mountain Vineyards
Champagne reception, tour and paired dinner at Opus One
Day 3: Tuesday, October 5 [B, L, D]
Morning tasting at Paraduxx, followed by lunch
Afternoon tasting at Duckhorn Vineyards
Wine dinner at Castello di Amorosa
Day 4: Wednesday, October 6 [B, D]
Morning tasting at Silver Oak Cellars
Afternoon tasting at Vine Cliff Winery
Gala farewell wine dinner at Far Niente
Day 5: Thursday, October 7 [B]
Departures
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