Experience Overview:
Dive into the art of winemaking with this intimate event that offers a unique behind-the-scenes look into Nickel & Nickel's process.
Experience Details:
- Access for two (2) guests to the Grape to Glass Harvest Experience at Nickel & Nickel Winery on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:30am PT. Experience includes:
- One (1) tour of the John C. Sullenger vineyard with an opportunity to taste grapes straight from the vine
- One (1) tour of the tank and barrel rooms with an opportunity to taste freshly pressed grape juice and wine straight from the barrel
- One (1) seated wine tasting of 4-5 exquisite cabernets and paired bites
Learn more about the Grape to Glass Experience:
The adventure begins in the stunning John C. Sullenger vineyard, where you'll discover the secrets of grape growing and, if conditions allow, taste grapes straight from the vine. Next, step into the tank room to taste freshly pressed grape juice before you head to the barrel room for a sip of wine straight from the barrel. Conclude your experience with a seated tasting of 4-5 exquisite cabernets, perfectly paired with delicious bites crafted by Nickel & Nickel's talented culinary team. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of harvest season!
Settled as a farmstead in the 1880s, Nickel & Nickel's classic barns and original Queen Ann-style home bring the historic farmstead back to life. Housed within the genteel structures is an ultra-modern winery dedicated to producing single-vineyard wines.
Read more about Nickel & Nickel Winery here.
All attending guests must be 21 years of age or older.
This experience includes: access for two (2) on a tour of the John C. Sullenger vineyard at Nickel & Nickel Winery ("Vineyard Tour"); access for two (2) on a tour of the tank and barrel rooms at Nickel & Nickel Winery ("Tank and Barrel Room Tour"), and; access for two (2) to a seated tasting of 4-5 cabernets and paired bites ("Tasting") (collectively, the "Experience"). This Experience is only valid for Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:30am PT at Nickel & Nickel Winery located at 8164 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94562 ("Winery") and may not be exchanged for credit, transferred, or resold. Nickel & Nickel, Delta SkyMiles Experiences, and Delta Air Lines are not responsible for any schedule changes or cancellations. The cost of any supplemental menu items or items ordered from the wine list not mentioned herein are the responsibility of the dining guests.
The winning member ("Member") is responsible for adhering to the deadlines listed herein: 1) submit all attending guest information as requested by SkyMiles Experiences no later than Thursday, October 3, 2024 and 2) submit all dietary restrictions and/or allergies to SkyMiles Experiences no later than Thursday, October 3, 2024. Failure to confirm any of the above with SkyMiles Experiences can result in forfeiture of the experience with no miles refund.
The opportunity to taste grapes straight from the vine during the Vineyard Tour is dependent on conditions at the time of Experience and is not guaranteed.
This is a group Experience and will include other guests in attendance, including other Delta SkyMiles Experiences members.
The Tasting includes a preselected menu and substitutions may not be available. The Winery will make best efforts to accommodate all dietary needs, but substitutions and special requests may not be available. The Winery and SkyMiles Experiences are not responsible for accommodating all special dietary requests.
The Winery suggests Napa casual attire. For women, sundresses, blouses, and skirts all fall into this category, as do white jeans or nicer jeans with wedges/flats. For the men, short-sleeved dress shirts, golf shirts, khaki pants, or nice jeans all work. A long-sleeved button-down with dressier shorts and boat shoes are fine, too. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for the Vineyard Tour and dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures.
This Experience will take place rain or shine.
By taking part in this Experience, attendees grant the Winery and Far Niente Wine Estates full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use images in their printed and online publicity, and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform your SkyMiles Experiences representative prior to the event.
Other than those specifically listed above, no additional items or services are included in this package. Ground transportation, flight, hotel, airfare, food and other ancillary costs not expressly described in the package description are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Subject to all rules, policies, terms and conditions found in the SkyMiles Experiences User Agreement. All bids for SkyMiles Experiences packages are final and no mileage refunds will be made.