Napa Valley Wine Train - GOURMET EXPRESS DINNER EXCURSION

Gourmet Express Dinner aboard the Wine Train

Enjoy a Four Course Gourmet Express dinner aboard the Wine Train ...either northbound for first seating or southbound for second seating aboard lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining & Lounge cars. Package includes wine tasting seminar in station prior to boarding. All guests can tour the cars and have the option of visiting the Wine Tasting Car.

Our dinner package includes wine tasting seminar in station prior to boarding. All guests can tour the cars and have the option of visiting the Wine Tasting Car. You will dine in style amid the accoutrements of fine dining -- fine china, crystalware, silverware and white damask linen with service by an attentive staff.

Enjoy a brief and informative 'welcome' Wine Tasting in the lobby of the McKinstry Street Station prior to boarding Dinner Excursion. This 'Seminar' is open to all guests and is included as a part of the packaged pricing. This informal 15 minute seminar provides a sampling of two varietals and affords guests an opportunity to have fun learning about wine ... Napa Valley ... of course!

Wine Train Route

A 3-hour, 36 mile, excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and return. Government regulations do not permit the train to stop or disembark passengers enroute, except at designated stops or stations.

Gourmet Express Dinner Dates

These "Gourmet Express" Dinners are available Friday-Sunday (November -April),Thusday-Sunday (May), Wednesday-Sunday (June) and Thursday -Monday (July-October).

Location:	Napa Valley
Schedule:	Daily - See Schedule

            

SAMPLE GOURMET EXPRESS DINNER MENU

Hors d'oeuvre...

A selection of Meat, Cheese & Vegetable
Suggested Wine: Sparkling Wine

First Course...

Baby Greens, Radicchio, Frisée & Candied Walnuts
with Smoked Goat Cheese in Honey Cider Vinaigrette
Suggested Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Intermezzo...

Harlequin Sorbet
A Delicate Trio of the Wine Train's Own Sorbets

Entrée Choices...

Roasted Beef Tenderloin
On Grilled Portabella in Cabernet Reduction
With Mustard Butter
Suggested Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
~ or ~
Braised Lamb Shank
Topped with Olive Tapenade in Mediterranean Broth
Suggested Wine: Zinfandel
~ or ~
Seared Pork Medallion
Wrapped in Serrano with Spring Vegetable Sauté &
Puree of Slow-Roasted Garlic
Suggested Wine: Pinot Noir
~ or ~
Fresh Seafood
Due to the availability of many wonderful choices,
Your server will describe Chef's fresh selection
Ask Your Server for Today's Wine Recommendation
~ or ~
Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
With Grilled & Roasted Vegetables in Tomato Coulis
Suggested Wine: Sangiovese

Wine Train Freshly Created Desserts

All Dinner Entrées served with Chef's accompaniments.
Coffee & Tea are included with your meal.
All food and beverage is subject to 12% service charge & sales tax.
Gratuities are optional, thank you.

Seatings:

Dinner has two seatings. Passengers spend half of the trip in a Dining Car and half in a Lounge Car. All guests are always invited to visit the Wine Tasting Lounge Car.

Passengers choosing First Seating will begin the excursion in the Dining Car for the soup/salad and main course for the northbound trip to St. Helena. Approximately 1-1/2 hours later, passengers completing their first two courses are then escorted to a Lounge Car to enjoy dessert and coffee for the return trip to Napa.

Passengers choosing Second Seating will begin the excursion in the Lounge Car for appetizer course (and optional cocktails) for the northbound trip to St. Helena. Approximately 1-1/2 hours later, passengers are then escorted to the dining Car to enjoy their soup/salad, main course, dessert and coffee for the return trip to Napa.

Departure Schedule

DINNER: DAILY

5:00 PM ........... Station Shops Open
5:30 PM ........... Check In
6:00 PM ........... Board the Dinner Train
6:30 PM ........... Dinner Train Departs for St. Helena
9:30 PM ........... Dinner Train Returns to Napa

All Schedules Subject to Change without notice and require a 48hr advance reservation.

Trains operate daily, except when maintenance is planned.
Any reserved seats not checked in 10 minutes prior to departure may be released for resale.

            

Wine Train - Gourmet Express Dinner
Daily - See Schedule

            

Directions:
From Marin, San Francisco, Peninsula -via Golden Gate Bridge:Take 101 north to Highway 37 east. Take Highway 121 towards Napa, 121 connects with Highway 29. Turn left, take 29 north. Exit Lincoln Avenue. Go east on Lincoln Avenue. Turn right on Soscol Avenue. Turn left at light onto First Street then immediately turn left again onto McKinstry Street. Make second left into driveway for parking at the McKinstry Street Depot.
Approximate travel time: San Francisco = 1 hour & 20 minutes Marin County = 50 minutes.

Return Details:
Train Trip concludes at the original departure point

Children and Seniors:
Children can order from all gourmet menus during the Brunch, Luncheon or Dinner Excursions. (13 or older is considered an adult). Children's rates may not be available on a few special events programs.

Payment: Payment in advance by major credit card; AMEX, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail within 12-24 hours with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher - when your booking is confirmed. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Train Station.

Cancellation Policy:  

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for NO SHOWS. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

 

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.

Confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours, subject to availability

Recommended Attire - Dress Code: Brunch and lunch are casual. Please NO old or faded jeans. During dinner, jackets are suggested but not required; ladies should dress as they would for dining in any fine restaurant.

The Napa Valley Wine Train , although not required by the ADA (due to historic renovation), can be somewhat accessible to travellers with minimum mobility limitations. Wheelchairs measuring no wider than 26" can be accommodated onboard via our wheelchair lift. Advance notification and specific discussion of mobility restrictions is necessary in order to facilitate serving limitation needs and Boarding. Due to the unique boarding timing procedures, advance notification is critical to insure comfort for all guests.

Dinner Excursion approximately 4 1/2 hours.

Package prices are per person and include meal, service charge, sales tax & train fare. Coffee, tea or decaf included in meal package. excursions. Wine, cocktails & other refreshments are an additional cost & are subject to service charge and sales tax. Gratuities are optional.

Credit cards are charged the package price for all programs at the time of placing a reservation. Operating schedule of excursions vary slightly based upon seasonal demands. All pricing, programs, terms & conditions are subject to change without notice. Service Charges are taxable in California. Confirmations are based upon space availability. All quotations in U.S. Dollars.

            

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