CLICK here for our " MAY MAGIC" Special Offer
Trains Operate Daily - Regular Programs Available
during all Special Events
GIFT CERTIFICATES available for all events & are perfect for friends, family or business associates!
Enjoy a brief and informative 'welcome' Wine Tasting in the lobby of the McKinstry Street Station prior to boarding Luncheon Excursion. This 'Seminar' is open to all guests and is included in the package prices. Guests sample two wines during 15 minute seminar.
CHAMPAGNE VISTA DOME MOONLIGHT ESCAPADE DINNER:
Dine in "elevated elegance" under the moonlit vineyards with a 5-course specially
crafted menu (
'click here' for sample menu), welcome glass of champagne and an option for (2) glasses of
private label Napa Valley Wine Train Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet bottled by Raymond Cellars. Check In Time: 5:30pm,
Boarding Time: 6:00pm,
Depart Napa: 6:30pm, &
Return Napa: 9:30pm
Trains Operate Daily - Regular Programs Available
during all Special Events
2008 Dates for ... "Romance on the Rails":
Sunday, May 18th
Wednesday, June 18th
Wednesday, July 16th
Friday, August 15th
Monday, September 15th
Monday, October 13th
Friday, November 14th
Friday, December 12th
Special Events which include wine are for Passengers 21 or Older
Vista Dome Varietal Voyage Dinners
Inventive 4~course Dinner menus utilizing local and regional ingreadients specially paired to each chosen Varietal by Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Wine Educator Brent Trojan complete with fantastic views from the Vista Dome offer passengers a full 'immersion' into one varetal at a time!
Varietal Voyage Schedule
Friday Dinner - June 20...........Syrah
Friday Dinner - July 18.....Cabernet Sauvignon
Friday Dinner - August 08.......Pinot Noir
Friday Dinner - September 19.......Merlot
Friday Dinner - October 24.......Zinfandel
Friday Dinner - November 07.......Pinot Noir
Special Events which include wine are for Passengers 21 or Older
Vista Dome Appellation Dinners
Vista Dome Appellation Dinners join geography with culinary adventure!
during all Special Events
Wine Educator, Brent Trojan, provides a unique way to combine learning with fun! Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald partners his culinary talents with the regional wine choices from Brent to thoughtfully plan each menu. Their "joining of forces" provides a diverse 5~course gourmet dinner menu and delicious wine to complement each course & the elevated views from the Vista Dome Car of the Napa Valley. Check In Time: 5:30pm, Boarding Time: 6:00pm, Depart Napa: 6:30pm, & Return Napa: 9:30pm.
2008 Dates:
Friday, May 16 - Washington State
Thursday, June 12- South Africa
Thursday, July 10 - Loire Valley - France
Thursay, August 14 - Spain
Thursday, September 11- Portugal
Thursday, October 9 - Rhone Valley - France
Friday, November 14 - Rutherford - Napa Valley
Friday, December 12 - Spring Mountain - Napa Valley
Special Events which include wine are for Passengers 21 or Older
FOR A Sample Menu Click Here
"MURDER ON THE WINE TRAIN EXPRESS"©
Operating now for 13 years ... Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features a complete five-course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars, with actors attired in 1915 era costumes. Group rates are available for customized events and vary based upon time of year and day of week). Cocktails and wine are available at an additional price and are subject to service charge and sales tax. Check In Time: 5:30pm, Boarding Time: 6:00pm, Depart Napa: 6:30pm, & Return Napa: 9:30pm.
COSTUMES ARE WELCOME & OPTIONAL...
& MOST DEFINITELY HEIGHTEN THE FUN!!!
Play produced by Incentives to Intrigue®.
Trains Operate Daily - Regular Programs Available
during all Special Events
2008 Dates:
May 23 2008 - Friday
June 6 & 20 2008 - Fridays
July 10 & 24 2008 - Thursdays
August 7 & 21 2008 - Thursdays
September 12, 2008 - Friday
September 20, 2008 - Saturday
September 25, 2008 - Thursday
October 10, 2008 - Friday
October 18, 2008 - Saturday
October 23, 2008 - Fridays
November 7 & 21 2008 - Fridays
December 5 & 19 2008 - Fridays
How to participate in Murder Mystery Events...
KIDS RIDE FREE ... FAMILY FUN EXCURSIONS
Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet luncheon or dinner, while children are entertained by a professional care provider in a separate car with games, movies, and a meal. Children ages 3 to 12 are FREE (one child per paid adult). Additional children are $15.00 each.
Dinner Check In Time: 5:30pm, Boarding Time: 6:00pm, Depart Napa: 6:30pm, & Return Napa: 9:30pm.
Lunch Check In: 10:30am, Boarding Time: 11:00am, Depart Napa: 11:30am, Return Napa: 2:30om
2008 FAMILY FUN EXCURSIONS:
during all Special Events
June 14 Saturday - Dinner
June 27 Friday - Dinner
June 29 Sunday - Lunch
July 6 Sunday - Dinner
July 11 Friday - Dinner
July 20 Sunday - Dinner
August 8 & 22 Fridays - Dinner
September 13 Saturday - Dinner
September 26 Friday - Dinner
October 11 & 25 Saturdays - Dinner
November 1 Saturday - Dinners
November 28 Friday - Dinners
December 12 Friday - Dinner
Click here for 2008 SANTA EXPRESS.
Vista Dome Vintners Luncheons
Most Fridays passengers enjoy mingling with our Guest Vintner in addition to enjoying Chef Macdonald's culinary delights and the beautiful views! Wine Educator and the Chef plan pefectly paired menus long in advance of the day to bring out the uinique subtleties in each Vintners' chosen varietals. Check In Time: 10:30am, Boarding Time: 11:00am, Depart Napa: 11:30am, & Return Napa: 2:30pm.
2008 "Vintner Friday Line-Up":
May 09 ~ Swanson Vineyards
May 16 ~ Tulocay Winery
May 23 ~ Memorial Day Regular Programs Available - NO Vintner
May 30 ~ Two Angels
June 06 ~ Wine Auction - All Regular Programs available - No Vintner
June 13 ~ O'Brien Cellars
June 20 ~ Amici Cellars
June 27 ~ To Be Advised
July 04 ~ Independence Day - - All Regular Programs available - No Vintner
July 11 ~ Crane Brothers Wines
July 18 ~ Villa Mt. Eden
July 25 ~ Moniz Family Wines
August 01 ~ Artesa Winery
August 08 ~ Franciscan Winery
August 15 ~ T-Vine Cellars
August 22 ~ To Be Advised
August 29 ~ All Regular Programs available - No Vintner
September 05 ~ Terra Valentine Winery
September 12 ~ To Be Advised
September 19 ~ Robert Mondavi
September 26 ~ Hall Wines
October 03 ~ To Be Advised
October 10 ~ To Be Advised
October 17 ~ To Be Advised
October 24 ~ Silverado Vineyards
October 31 ~ To Be Advised
November 07 ~ To Be Advised
November 14 ~ To Be Advised
November 21 ~ To Be Advised
November 28 ~ All Regular Programs available - No Vintner
December 05 ~ To Be Advised
December 12 ~ Monticello Vineyards
December 19 ~ To Be Advised
December 26 ~ All Regular Programs available - No Vintner
Special Events which include wine are for Passengers 21 or Older
FOR A Sample Menu Click Here
during all Special Events
Seasonal Special Events:
Valentines' Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
'Click' the individual Holiday for details
All Schedules, Prices & Menus may be subject to change without notice For monthly events 'click here'
For personal assistance during business hours: 707.253.2111 or 800.427.4124
For Napa Valley General Event Information 'click here'
For other Regional "food & wine" or other types of events visit 'click here'
