In just a short time ICONIC Wine Tours has been able to be a part of and provide some amazing experiences to our guests here in wine country. In March of this year by way of a personal referral from our good friend photographer Gustavo Fernández we were introduced to MK who was planning a surprise 40th Birthday Wine Weekend for her husband JK and 40 of their closest friends. WOW! What a great opportunity to showcase our capabilities and help MK put together and customize a series of WORLD Class wine country experiences for her, her husband and her friends.

I want to give a special thanks to Pure Luxury Transportation for providing us with excellent transportation services throughout the weekend.

The Photographer
Colson Griffith

I instantly start dancing whenever I hear Electronic Dance Music. It can't be stopped.

When traveling, I prefer to not book hotels... The unknown path is an adventure and keeps me focused on the moment and not the destination.

My 2010 Baywatch to Breakers party may be my greatest life achievement--so far. A Lifeguard tower float, 4,200 beers, 3,500 jello shots, 2,000 watt stereo system and 450 lifeguards dancing in the streets of San Francisco... all before 8:00 in the morning!

On my death bed I'm going to put a call in for the pork chop at NOPA in San Francisco.

Dinner in the Caves at Pine Ridge Vineyards

The setting is beautiful, mysterious, elegant with beautiful lighting framed by a Dale Chihuly glass sculpture.

Kudos to the staff at Pine Ridge Vineyards for the beautiful table settings!

The guests gather before the surprise	…. as the birthday boy arrives :)

Giovanni – the fake officiant does his part	JK has no clue what is about to go down

Surprise!!!

The Food

The Musician

Giovanni Mandala

Giovanni Is Your One Stop Music Shop!

His repertoire includes, INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL versions of the Standards, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Latin, 60's-90's Rock, Classic Rock, and current Rock/Pop.

Giovanni has been playing and singing in Rock/PoP and R&B bands for over 45 years.

Early 1970's he played guitar for the some of the most famous Doo-Wop bands in the World including "The Shirelles", "The Coasters", "The Drifters" "The Olympics", "The Crests" and "The Johnny Guitar Watson Band"

He has opened for the bands "War" and "Brian Augers Oblivion Express" performing at the "Roxy" the "Whiskey a Go Go","The Palladium" and "The Hullabaloo" In Los Angeles.

Most recently he has released two Original Rock/Pop CD's, "Hydra" and Chattie Kathy's "Change in the Weather".

Barrel Tasting in the caves

The Dinner

Day 2 Tour & Tasting at Keever Vineyards

Proprietor Bill Keever welcomes the group.

Keever Vineyards is nestled in the western slopes of Yountville, California in the Napa Valley. It is a family-owned and operated winery, producing exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon from the family’s six acres of rocky, hillside vineyards. Visit and enjoy the wonderful wines, tour the winery and cave and experience the breathtaking views of the valley.