Resilient Future Media Tour 2026
April 26 - May 1, 2026
San Francisco, Suisun Valley, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley
Welcome to California!
April 26 - May 1, 2026
San Francisco, Suisun Valley, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley
This site serves as your one-stop resource for tour details, including the itinerary and travel information. It will be updated regularly, so please check back often.
The Resilient Future five-day media tour brings together 15 leading wine communicators from 12 countries for an immersive week of learning and exploration. Guests will spend time with the winemakers, growers, and next-generation leaders shaping the future of California wine, gaining firsthand insight into climate-smart viticulture, sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies, and evolving consumer engagement.
Each stop offers hands-on access to the people and practices driving California into a more resilient future.
WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA
Arrive San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
We are happy to provide an Uber Voucher to cover your ride from San Francisco International Airpot (SFO) to the hotel in San Francisco, should you choose to use it.
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Hotel check-in at 1 Hotel, 8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Welcome Dinner
6:00pm
Meet in the lounge adjacent to the lobby to walk to the restaurant.
6:30pm
Dinner
A casual welcome dinner hosted by Kate Venugopal, Wine Institute and Elaine Chukan Brown, educator and journalist.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Depart 1 Hotel at 8:30am with luggage
Monday's Route
Overnight at Harvest Inn in St. Helena, CA
Caymus-Suisun Winery
10:00am | Tasting & Tour
Exploring new regional frontiers and next-generation winemaking
Napa Valley Vintners
12:15pm | Tasting, Lunch, Panel Discussion
Host
Napa Valley Vintners
Hotel Check-In & Break
4:00pm
Robert Mondavi Winery
5:30pm | To Kalon Vineyard Tour and Dinner
Hosts
Robert Mondavi team
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Depart Harvest Inn at with luggage at 8:15am
Tuesday's Route
Overnight at H2 Hotel in Healdsburg, CA
TBD
Winery Visit
10:30am | Tasting and Tour
Benziger Winery
12:45pm | Lunch, tasting and panel discussion with CSWA Green Medal Award Winners
Host
Allison Jordan, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA)
Check-In Hotel
4:15 - 5:45pm | H2 Hotel
Please meet in lobby at 5:45pm to depart for dinner.
DaVero Farms & Winery | Avivo Wines
6:00pm | Dinner
Climate-smart Varietals and Carbon Sequestration
Hosts
Ridgely Evers, Founder & Owner
Colleen McGlynn, Founder & Owner
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Depart at 8:30am (no luggage)
Wednesday's Route
Overnight at H2 Hotel in Healdsburg, CA
Roedererestate.com
Roederer Estate
10:00am | Tasting, Tour, Discussion
Sparkling Wines of Anderson Valley
Hosts
Co-hosted with Scharffenberger Cellars and Lichen Estate.
Indian Creek Park
11:45pm | A toast under the Redwood trees
Host
Courtney DeGraff, Anderson Valley Wines Association
Anderson Valley Wines
12:30pm | Vineyard Exploration, Tasting & Lunch
Host
Courtney DeGraff, Anderson Valley Wines Association
Bonterra Organic Estates | McNab Ranch
4:00pm | Dinner
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Depart at 8:30am with luggage
Thursday's Route
Overnight at Alton Hotel in San Francisco, CA
Ironhorse.com
Iron Horse Winery
9:00am | Vineyard Tour and Tasting
Host
Joy Sterling, Partner and CEO
Dutton Ranch
11:00am | Vineyard Walk, Lunch, Discussion
Hosts
Joe Dutton
Kylie Dutton
Steve Dutton
Jordan Dutton
Reservoir Farms
1:00pm | Technology Demonstration, Discussion and Tasting
Inside Reservoir Farms Sonoma, the world’s first on-farm incubator for vineyard ag-tech, robotics and agricultural automation.
Hosts
-Jennifer Dieckmann, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer at Sonoma County Winegrowers
Ram's Gate Winery
4:00pm | Tour and Dinner
Agroforestry and closing reflections
Hosts
Kryss Speegle MW, Executive Vice President Winegrowing at O’Neill Vintners
The tour is concluded!
Check-out at your leisure prior to 12:00pm. Uber vouchers will be provided for transfer to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What to wear
Afternoons and evenings can be cool and windy, especially in coastal areas. Bring a jacket or sweater with you at all times.
- Casual, jeans ok. Please dress for vineyard & winery visits with sturdy footwear – closed toe shoes
- Winery Dinners: Smart casual (Tip: Avoid wearing heels)
What to bring
- Passport / ID for hotel check-ins
- Credit card for incidentals / personal use when you check in
- Electronic chargers, adapters, back-up battery packs
- Curiosity, positive attitude & questions!
Tips
- Join the tour WhatsApp Group (Link Coming) for helpful reminders.
- Traveling in a group is even more pleasant if we do not have to wait for anyone. We kindly ask everyone to be on time.
What is covered in your stay
- Hotel stays, group transportation, transportation from LAX to hotel and from hotel to SFO
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What is not covered
- Personal incidental expenses – spa services, mini-bar, room service, etc.
- Additional hotel room nights and transportation outside of the pre-arranged group tour.
- Travel Insurance – we recommend you take out travel insurance, as Wine Institute does not provide this for you.
Airport transportation
- We are happy to provide Uber Vouchers to cover your transportation from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) upon arrival, as well as your departure airport transfer in San Francisco to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- TRAVEL ISSUES: If your flight is canceled or delayed, or if any other logistical constraints arise, please contact your California Wines representative directly or Ceci De La Montanya (cdelamontanya@wineinstitute.org)
Wine, Dine & Tag!
While you’re enjoying the tour, don’t forget to connect with us on social media! Share your photos and tag us to join the conversation. Use hashtags: #CaliforniaWines.
Facebook & Instagram: @california.wines
Hint: Don’t forget to tag your regional California Wines accounts to amplify your voice.
california.wines.canada
californiawines.mx
california.wines.uk.india
californiawineseurope
california.wines.kr
calwinesjp
Tour WhatsApp Group
Join to get helpful updates & reminders throughout the week. Share photos with fellow travelers and send song requests to the bus DJ while you're in California. Stay in touch with your fellow travelers and share your articles beyond.
Meet your fellow travelers
Learn more about the wine communicators from around the globe who will accompany you throughout the week. Please see the preliminary guestlist linked below. Full bios will be shared soon.
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