Napa Valley Wine Train - CHAMPAGNE VISTA DOME GOURMET DINNER EXCURSION

Champagne Vista Dome Gourmet Dinner aboard the Napa Wine Train

View the scenic Napa Valley in "elevated style" aboard this elegant 1947 "glass~topped" dining car...4-course meal with an intermezzo and a 'welcome' glass of Napa Valley's premier sparkling wine is included. All guests can tour the Railcars in between courses and enjoy a 'leg stretch' visit to 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.

Vista Dome Gourmet Dinner Dates

These "Vista Dome Gourmet 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 CHAMPAGNE VISTA DOME DINNER MENU

Hors d' Oeuvre Choices...

Day Boat Scallop
Wrapped In Smoked Bacon, Splashed With Lemon-Orange
Saffron Beurre Blanc And Served On Wonton Sticks
Suggested Wine: Sparkling Wine
~ or ~
Foie Gras
Seared and Served on Pullman Toast
With Balsamic & Port Mustard Reduction
Suggested Wine: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc

First Course Choices...

Vista Dome Salad
Baby Greens in a Citrus Vinaigrette with
Mushroom Saute on Grilled Bread & Cambazola Cheese
~ or ~
Soup du Jour
Please ask your server
for today's freshly prepared soup

Intermezzo�

Harlequin Ice
A Delicate Trio of the Wine Train's Own Ices

Entree Choices...

Beef Tenderloin
Encrusted With Herbs, Roasted and Placed On
Three~Potato~Onion Saut� with Cambozola Crouton
In Herb Veal Demi
Suggested Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
~ or ~
Rack of Lamb
Roasted & Accompanied By Garlic Mashed Potato
& Baby Vegetables in Mint Jus
Suggested Wine: Syrah
~ or ~
Five Spice Quail
On Potato Fennel Gratin in Tamarind Orange
Veal Demi Glace
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 ~
Sweet Pea & Leek Ravioli
A Vegetarian Selection of Ravioli served with Braised Carrot
& Fennel In Roasted Red & Yellow Pepper Coulis

Dessert Choices...

Back Porch Bourbon Cake With Creme Fraiche

Grand Marnier Cheesecake

Creme Brulee With Fresh Berries

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

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 - Vista Dome Gourmet 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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