Sonoma Valley: E-Bike Wine Tour, Picnic Lunch & Cheese Tasting

Summary

Pedal through sonoma vineyards taste local wines enjoy a picnic and cheese tour with small group guide

You’ll join a small group for a full-day Sonoma Valley pedal assist bike tour with two winery tastings, a picnic lunch under the oaks, and a behind-the-scenes visit to Vella Cheese Factory. Expect friendly guides, easy cycling between stops, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back home.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll want to shift down here,” our guide Mark called out as we coasted past a row of wild poppies. I grinned, mostly because I’d never ridden an e-bike before and honestly, it felt like cheating — in the best way. Sonoma Valley’s morning air smelled faintly of earth and something sweet, maybe honeysuckle. We were only ten minutes from town but it already felt quieter, just the soft click of gears and someone laughing up ahead.

The first winery looked almost too perfect — old stone walls, vines curling everywhere. Inside, the owner (I think her name was Maria?) poured us something crisp and white while telling stories about last year’s harvest. I tried swirling my glass like everyone else but mostly just watched the light flicker through it. Lunch was outside under these big oaks — sandwiches, salads, local cheese that tasted somehow both sharp and creamy at once. I probably ate more than my share but nobody seemed to mind.

I didn’t expect to care much about cheese factories but the Vella stop surprised me — there’s this salty smell when you walk in and you can see people actually making the rounds by hand. Our group got quiet for a second watching them work. By then my legs were tired but not sore (thank you pedal assist), and we still had one more tasting before heading back into town. The ride home felt slower — maybe from the wine or just wanting to stretch out the day a little longer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sonoma Valley bike tour with tastings

• Meet at the office
• Bike to first winery stop
• Enjoy wine tasting at winery
• Bike to second winery stop
• Enjoy wine tasting at second winery
• Have a picnic lunch
• Visit Vella Cheese factory
• Take behind the scenes cheese tour
• Taste and optionally buy cheese

Top questions

How many wineries do we visit on this Sonoma bike tour?

This tour includes stops at two local wineries for tastings.

Is lunch included during the Sonoma Valley bike tour?

Yes, a picnic lunch is served at one of the wineries during your day trip.

Do I need to be very fit for this pedal assist bike tour?

No, it’s suitable for all fitness levels thanks to the pedal assist bikes.

What is special about the Vella Cheese Factory stop?

You get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour plus tastings at Vella Cheese Factory.

Are wine purchases transported back for us?

Yes, any wine you buy will be transported or shipping can be arranged by your guide.

Is there a maximum group size for this Sonoma wine bike tour?

The maximum is 10 people per booking so groups stay small and relaxed.

Are helmets provided on this Sonoma Valley e-bike tour?

Yes, helmets are included along with your pedal assist or standard bike rental.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a pedal assist or standard bike with helmet and handlebar bag, water throughout the ride, transportation of any wine purchases (or help arranging shipping), two winery tastings with a delicious picnic lunch served at one stop, plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes tasting at Vella Cheese Factory—all hosted by a knowledgeable local guide.