Olive Oil, Cheese, and Wine Tasting with Local Expert
Overview
After 10 years in Italy and a Master’s in Food Philosophy and Sustainability, I’ve come back to my hometown to delve into the food scene here. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to educate people about the best of what California can produce.
My family began making olive oil 20 years ago on our home property. It has since grown to a full fledged business and our oils regularly win awards at domestic and international competitions.
You will taste olive oil like the professionals do, learn the basics of cheese tasting, and sip some of my favorite Californian wines coming from small artisanal producers, many of whom I call friends. All while enjoying the beauty of our working farm nestled in Suisun Valley!
What's Included
- Snacks A flight of my family’s award winning olive oils, artisanal cheeses, as well as further snacks to nosh on
- Alcoholic beverages A selection of artisanally made local wines
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
2625 Mankas Corner Road
Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Delve into the wonders of olive oil and wine! We’ll meet at my family’s olive farm, take a stroll around the grove, and then sit down for an in depth tasting of our various oils and a selection of California wines. We will practice our sensory evaluation, decipher what extra virgin really means, and pair our oils w some snacks. Once we’ve oiled up our palates we’ll do the same with wine, moving through a flight of artisanal wines from producers throughout northern California. Finally, we'll taste two locally made cheeses and talk about the food revolution that has been happening over the past few decades. This tasting should introduce you to some of the best that Northern California has to offer!
If you don't see the day or time that fits your schedule, please feel free to message me so we can find something that works for you!
Tastings are limited to a maximum of six guests to allow for an intimate and personalized experience. I am happy to accommodate larger groups for private tastings.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- You must be 21 years old and above to participate in wine tasting. Those under 21 can partake in the evoo and cheese portion of the tasting.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-425425P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. A flight of my family’s award winning olive oils, artisanal cheeses, as well as further snacks to nosh on.
- Alcoholic beverages. A selection of artisanally made local wines.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Olive Oil, Cheese, and Wine Tasting with Local Expert is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Olive Oil, Cheese, and Wine Tasting with Local Expert will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksA flight of my family’s award winning olive oils, artisanal cheeses, as well as further snacks to nosh on
- Alcoholic beveragesA selection of artisanally made local wines
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- You must be 21 years old and above to participate in wine tasting. Those under 21 can partake in the evoo and cheese portion of the tasting.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
