2023 Summer Wine Trip Meals & Activities
We're thrilled you can join San Francisco Wine School for our 2023 Summer Wine Trip to Valle de Guadalupe! We invite you to register for the exciting itinerary shown below by Friday, June 2nd.
The activities fee is presented net of the deposit you paid at registration and includes the full itinerary and transportation while in Valle de Guadalupe. Transportation to/from Valle de Guadalupe is available through Martindale Travel for an additional fee.
Please add a note in your cart before you check out, if you have any allergies or other dietary restrictions or if you have any mobility issues we should be aware of.
Private Dining, Tours, Tastings, & Seminars in Valle de Guadalupe with San Francisco Wine School
Itinerary Subject to Change
Sunday, June 18
- 8pm: Informal Meet & Greet with fellow guests and SFWS Co-Owners, Kristin Campbell & David Glancy, MS, CWE at Coasterra – a 13 min walk from our pre-trip hotel: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Monday, June 19
- 12pm: Valle de Guadalupe Overview with Master Sommelier David Glancy on Private Bus from Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina to El Cielo Resort & Winery
- 2pm: Welcome Reception w/ Tour, Tasting, & Bites at El Cielo Winery with Gustavo Ortega, CEO
- Evening: On your own to settle in, enjoy new friends, & explore the gorgeous resort!
Tuesday, June 20
- Breakfast on your own at El Cielo (included with your suite)
- 10am: Valle de Guadalupe vs The World Seminar & Tasting at El Cielo Winery Resort
(also open to local winery & restaurant workers) with guests from ProVino & Universidad Autónoma de Baja California) - 1pm: Private Group Lunch, Tour, & Tasting at Corona del Valle
- 7pm: Private Group Welcome Dinner at Fauna Restaurant with Bruma, Also Palafox, & Solar Fortún
Wednesday, June 21
- Breakfast on your own at El Cielo (included with your suite)
- 10:30am: Private Tour & Tasting at Monte Xanic with winemaker Oscar Gaona & US ambassador Diego Meraviglia. We’ll also discuss desalination of soil & water in Valle de Guadalupe and the potential of the nearby Ojos Negros wine region
- 1pm: Private Group Lunch at Villa Torel “Voted #18 in 50 Best Latin America Restaurants 2022” with Casa Ariza, Cavas Valmar, Concierto Enológico, by Jared Gutierrez, US Ambassador
- 3pm: Private Group Tour & Tasting at Bodegas de Santo Tomas
- 6pm: Private Group Dinner at Animalon with Zanzonico, Canto de Sirena, Vinos Marlot
Thursday, June 22
- Breakfast on your own at El Cielo (included with your suite)
- 10:30am: Private Tour & Tasting Casa Magoni with Owner, Camillo Magoni
- 1pm: Group Tasting Lunch at Cava Maciel (tacos de canasta)
- 3pm: Private Tour & Tasting at Casta de Vinos with Proprietor & Chef Claudia Horta
- 7pm: Private Farewell Tasting Reception and Dinner at Once Pueblos with Sierra Vita
Friday, June 23
- Breakfast on your own at El Cielo (included with your suite)
- 12noon: Bus from El Cielo Resort to San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina
When registering for these private group activities, please add a note in your cart before you check out, if you have any allergies or other dietary restrictions and if you have any mobility issues we should be aware of.