“Fantastic, exclusive event; really special and memorable.” — Kevin Burinescu
“What an amazing and well-organized event! We were blown away and really appreciated the hospitality of our hostesses, Carly and Jesslyn!” — Hovik Abnoosi
For the sixth year in a row, Hyatt Gold Passport members took part in our biggest Hyatt RSVP event of the year by heading to wine country to enjoy a luxurious and exclusive weekend of wine tastings, vineyard tours and fine-food pairings.
Keeping true to tradition, we were set up at the magnificent Hyatt Vineyard Creek in Santa Rosa, known for its attentive staff and impressive accommodations. The perfectly tailored weekend began with our elite members enjoying a sparkling wine reception on the hotel’s outdoor patio before arriving at their VIP experience at Sonoma Starlight, held at Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
General Manager and Director of Winemaking, Corey Beck greeted our members for an intimate tour of the vast vineyards, sampling grapes in their various forms of fermentation along the way. After the tour, members toasted with a glass of Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine and soaked in the views of the breathtaking main vineyard from the East Terrace. At dinner, each table was paired with a winemaker from a different Sonoma County winery, allowing members to learn more about wine pairings, their practices and Sonoma County, as they dined on farm-to-table–style food provided by Pascaline. The day finished off with a magical evening of live music and dancing under the stars.
Saturday began with a visit to Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Estates Vineyards, featuring wines from more than 200 wineries and pairings from over 60 local chefs. Members were treated with priority entrance to the event, bypassing the long line, and welcomed by Visa Signature staff. Our guests were gifted branded wineglasses, lanyards and complimentary water bottles, as well as access to the Visa Signature Lounge, featuring live music and hors d’oeuvres. We were then invited to join the Kendall-Jackson Food and Wine Pairing experience, complete with preferred entry and seating.
The evening event was held at the magnificent Thomas George Estates, where members experienced a lavish winemaker dinner. As the evening progressed, Vice President Sean Tevik greeted the guests during a sparkling wine reception on the main terrace before personally escorting them around the winery for a VIP winery production tour. Dinner was catered by John Ash & Co. Catering and served in the immaculate wine cave, while Sean spoke between courses to educate guests on the wine process and pairings, ending the night with exquisite food, fine wine and wonderful company.
This year’s exclusive Sonoma Wine Country Weekend was as spectacular as the wine we shared together throughout the trip. A special thanks to everyone who made the event so incredible. We can’t wait to see you all there next year.
