I tried the Napa Valley WINE TRAIN...

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Жыл бұрын

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@peterwy874 Жыл бұрын

Being a train driver myself I must say, that you are probably one of the greatest ambassadors of train-travel! Thank you so much for promoting our railways and the people working on them 👏👏👏.

@nomadicgenealogist Жыл бұрын

He does such a great job

@peterwy874 Жыл бұрын

@@nomadicgenealogist Phenomenal job 🙏

@lisaanderson8235 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! ❤🚂👍

@adamliebreich-johnsen6104 Жыл бұрын

Where do you drive trains?

@rickolson3114 Жыл бұрын

Train driver... my grandfather was a train engineer for 30 years. When did they change the name?

@1mezion Жыл бұрын

I think it's absolutely wonderful how he associates the different wines with musical notes

@the_g9456 Жыл бұрын

Without YOU doing some exploring, I would not even know this existed. A beautiful experience from the train to the food to the winery...and two badass mullets.

@Loralie571 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@justjoelee Жыл бұрын

thanks for brining me along pal! ✌🏼

@nathanwang5880 Жыл бұрын

I love the quality that goes into these videos, the storytelling, editing, and the videography. Another train added to my bucket list

@LessonWorldTV 10 ай бұрын

You can say that again! I feel the same way too. Watching from the UK 🇬🇧 and Michael really inspires me by his creativity and genius. He is a great KZfaqr ‼️

@Jan_haj Жыл бұрын

You just know the wine-master loves his job by the way he talks about wine and the piano playing 😎 Great video, thx 👍🏼🚂

@andrewkast4087 Жыл бұрын

Great adventure! The wine train is awesome with the restored car! The tour of the winery was great, specially the wine and piano combined! I have toured a few wineries, but never has the wine been set to music. Thank you for the invite on this very enjoyable trip!

@stealthangel4402 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely amazing experience! The cellar tasting with the musical interpretation of the wine...wow wow wow! How unique and special was that! As an avid wine lover, this episode brought tears of joy to my eyes...thank you for sharing this with us! ❤️

@raynee01 Жыл бұрын

When my husband & I honeymooned in San Francisco we went to Napa Valley. I want to go back & do this tasting train ride. We went to the Castello di Amarosa. The Vineyard owner had been to Tuscany & he designed his vineyard based on the vineyards there. The stones for the castle he imported from there. More importantly his wines are amazing. He doesn't distribute to retailers, this way he focuses solely on the wine. Of course, that means you order directly from them.

@clintizzo7693 Жыл бұрын

I love Castello and also thought that would be a great winery for Mike to visit. There was a show filmed at the winery for Disney+ and they really did a great job turning it into a medieval fantasy type age.

@wdjones4735 Жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful train, but a bit too expensive now. I took a few rides in the 1980s when it cost a lot less. I’m glad you got to ride😊👍🏻

@TheTimTraveller Жыл бұрын

This looks amazing! I cannot WAIT until France finds out about it

@jaimeknoble3315 Жыл бұрын

How incredible that each car is a different experience! All of them were beautiful and I would love to do any of them, but that Afternoon Tea car was calling my name. I’m not a wine fan, but I could drink tea all day long. I love that you went to Monticello after the train and got offered to go on a tour. The wine master “playing the wine” on the piano was so cool. I love that you got to experience this and share it with us ❤

@lisaanderson8235 Жыл бұрын

So many of my favorite things in one video. Beautiful scenery, train travel, delicious adult beverages, tasty meals, and friendship! 🍷🥂🚂

@davidnoseworthy4540 Жыл бұрын

Lisa, you said what I was thinking, but stated it a lot more eloquently. So I must add a like to your statement, Merci

@kimberlyshalaby1134 Жыл бұрын

I really loved seeing the Napa Valley wine Train with you & your friend Joel. The cars were so elegant. Very inviting.

@cbstyle87 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it isn't all coincidence that we use the word 'note' for both music and wine tasting. Incredible stuff.

@michellevonjaeger5743 Жыл бұрын

Glad you could finally make it my hometown train!! Lived in Napa when they first started it... Got to watch them restore the cars before they first opened to the public. it was a big back and forth between locals and the train operators... They didn't want the train going through town... I've taken the trip three times! Good trip even for non wine lovery .. It is an Experience! Thanks Mike 😎

@darthsideous1968 Жыл бұрын

This particular trip looked like a LOT of fun! Not to mention utterly delicious! The highly anticipated bathroom tour of this particular trip also showed us that it is safe to assume that we will NOT be seeing stylish and comfortable bathrooms like we saw on this train on any Amtrak trains any time soon! Thanks for this latest trip and salute!

@vwes Жыл бұрын

We did this train 20 years ago! We booked the rear car, and lets just say we tried a fair bit of wine and spent most of the journey on the rear deck! It's a fantastic trip, and well worth it. Good to see it's still running.

@aq5426 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I gotta show my husband this video--he's a wine newbie, and he'd love this as a vacation destination!

@nathandavis8533 Жыл бұрын

Michael, you are fantastic! Very nice work capturing the elegance of the experience coupled with the fun and energy of our Napa Valley! Thank you and cannot wait to see you again soon,

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

Thank you for hosting us Nathan, and the surprising Monticello recommendation to end it all off!

@user-fm5oi4pz2h Жыл бұрын

Once again, you've done a remarkable job of folding us into your fun train trips. Around 2007, I rode this same Wine Train but, in the Dome Car ($90 then) & the experience was delicious! Thanks for the reminder Michael 😄🤩!

@arugula Жыл бұрын

Love this! I moved from Montreal to SF in 2005 and haven’t done the wine train. This video is inspiring me to ride it this summer. Thanks for sharing your travel adventures!

@Ferromexfan4081 Жыл бұрын

Dude! That train is my childhood!! Still love it to this day. I used to ride it a lot when I was younger, but now I chase it and do video/photoshooting of it whenever I’m in the area. The inside of the train is just like I remember. I hope to one day ride in the dome car as I’ve never been in that car before. Amazing video, and thanks for visiting my childhood railroad, you rlly made my day. 25/10!!

@DavionWest Жыл бұрын

Wow, another train added to my bucket list for videos and experience. My favorite part was hearing how his wine sounds to him!!

@sharonsiegrist7183 Жыл бұрын

This was such a great video. I love the way the wine master explained the creation of the wine! That was great what a talent. Beautiful train too. Loved it all thanks for taking us along!

@dawnwilliamson1523 Жыл бұрын

Love love love this video! The train, the wine, the food and the piano! That brought so much to the experience of watching this. Wonderful!

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bettybt8693 Жыл бұрын

So happy you picked this train. I live not far from Napa and have been very interested in riding this train. Thanks Downie

@rongarcia6582 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Another experience to add to our bucket list. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

@wehojm7320 Жыл бұрын

This vlog was so enjoyable that it has compelled me to see how I can incorporate the NAPA WINE TRAIN into my travel schedule between now and the end of the year.

@redriverraider Жыл бұрын

Great video of beautiful Napa Valley and it's wine, food, and people! THX!

@LessonWorldTV 10 ай бұрын

Hi Michael!!! I am so glad you took up KZfaq. Your vlogs give me so much joy as you are one reason why I finally decided to share my UK 🇬🇧 journeys & journeys beyond Britain. You were the person I needed to see. The dining part on the train with the views passing by is the best😍‼️

@brianfraser2495 Жыл бұрын

Good to see California promoting this concept of touring wineries on a train.. B.C. used to have a similar train trip based in Kelowna but it is long gone, as well as the local railway it ran on.

@ChennysaFerrynrera 10 ай бұрын

Very nice! Gathering together on the Wine Train and enjoy the moment.

@terryrutherford2114 11 ай бұрын

Back in 1988 I used to live in St Helena. The Wine Train blew its horn on Saturday mornings, while I was trying to sleep, 50 feet from my bedroom window. I hated the wine train. Hha! I was young and dumb. I no longer live near the tracks and would probably enjoy the experience of the ride, food, and wine. Thanks for the video! Monticello stores their wine at the warehouse I manage! Glad you enjoyed.

@mariegarside8830 Жыл бұрын

Riding the Napa Wine Train has been on my bucket list for a while. Watching this video just moved it toward the top of my list.

@erniewarinner7692 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this trip will be added to our bucket list. Thank you for another fine video.

@John_Fugazzi Жыл бұрын

I haven't taken the wine train but you make it appealing. I'm most impressed by the fact that it's not just one plan for all bu.t five different ways to experience it. Nice surprise at the end!

@adriennejacoby8319 Жыл бұрын

As usual, you brightened the end of my day with a couple of your videos. Being a no. Calif. resident for most of my adult life, I’ve seen but never ridden the wine train. 😅I have frequently seen it on my many trips to the Napa Valley, I’ve just never booked it… Now who’s sorry? ME!! THANK YOU! Love your videos. You are the benchmark against which I measure all other travel videos. ….and that’s not just B.S., I promise.

@rickm5271 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite vlog so far and a high bar is set. I have to try the wine train and I must go to Monticello too. The pairing of Wine with food is glorious, but the pairing of it with music must be sublime! I can't wait!

@MojaveModelRailroad Жыл бұрын

Okay, I'm sold. Just added this to my bucket list for sure. Thank you guys for sharing this experience. Wind and being on a train....doesn't get any better than that for sure!

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@Erica_Brenda Жыл бұрын

I loved this! I will go down and take this trip! Thank you for showing us and taking us on another of your adventures. :)

@brendadishaw9273 Жыл бұрын

This video was beautiful. The part with the winery brought it all together. I'm quite impressed. My Sister in law would love this, she goes to wine tasting when she travels. Thanks Micheal, another great adventure.

@shelagh7850 Жыл бұрын

Whenever we had family from the UK, we always arranged for them to do the Wine Train. It was often the highlight of their vacation.

@jontooke846 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video thanks so much. I really enjoy watching your travel across different areas and seeing all your adventures

@barbb Жыл бұрын

WOW, another great train trip. Looking forward to your next exploration.

@benwilson9150 Жыл бұрын

Can we give some appreciation to Jo here 😍! Looks like a great day out, full of good food and good times (I am not a wine fan to appreciate the drinking) and what looked plus sounded like some amazing wine knowledge!

@mewho8714 Жыл бұрын

That train and the food look absolutely magnificent!

@stein999999999 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one! Thanks a lot for producing such great content for train fans!

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks Fabian! I really appreciate the support. I'm happy to bring you more videos like this!

@Brick-Life Жыл бұрын

A very relaxing train ride

@deloresthomas5624 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Mike this is one of your best journeys. I so appreciate it and now it is definitely on my bucket list thanks to you.

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

Thank you Delores! I truly appreciate the support!

@christopheroliver7589 Жыл бұрын

Most excellent as always, Michael! You definitely have good 'taste' in different wines and foods.

@buddyknotts4553 Жыл бұрын

Awesome.. My wife and I traveled the Wine Train a number of years ago and only had one experience though wonderful in itself, your trip is one that makes us want to experience the trip again.. Many Thanks for taking us alone.

@juanap132 Жыл бұрын

What a video! The beautiful train, and the whole experience - and that music at the end, oh I wanna do this so bad!☺Thank you Mike!

@aimeejv Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible video! Adding this to the bucket list for when I get to visit Napa Valley

@deaventuraconkikomas4281 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've been in Napa Valley last month and saw the train runs in front of my rented car, but now that I saw your video, for sure next time I will be taking that train, that looks to be amazing and have that nice experience you are sharing with us right now... thank you.

@TaylorTravelsTheWorld Жыл бұрын

I lived in Napa for about 3 years and never really had a desire to ride the train. Always thought it was a mega tourist trap but it does look pretty fun

@davidobrienirl Жыл бұрын

As I live near Napa and have ridden the wold famous Napa Valley Wine Train multiple of times I enjoy it even more every time. My company does the maintenance work on their rails. Glad you and your mate enjoyed it.

@dongamble2092 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us with you on your journey, always love watching your videos.

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@donnanash2787 Жыл бұрын

My family gave my grandmother a celebration of life on the -Wine train it was so nice. I highly recommended it

@sephorabernard Жыл бұрын

Am taking the California zephyr this Oct (because of you and Will Edmond videos) to go to Napa. I wasn’t going to do the wine train cause I would have been on a train for 53 hours. But this video really helped me decide to do it. ❤

@spartan780117 Жыл бұрын

Wow I was not expecting that. Amazing that was so much fun to watch. Thank you! Keep up the amazing content. You genuinely enjoy your adventures and I truly feel that you would have all of us on your adventures! Cheers!!!

@roberthicks5704 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful Mike. That's a wonderful experience. Thank you for letting me ride along with you guys. Greetings from North Mississippi.

@rchang6639 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and you go to different and unusual places I never thought of or knew existed. Plus my bucket list keeps getting longer thanks to your channel!!

@EMTevjorgensen Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mike, Now that we've moved to Oregon we'll have to do that as tourist back to California now. The wine train used to be an hour's drive away but we never did it just toured wineries and stayed at various inns. I think I always thought it went too fast, like a lot of train rides can be. That's why I love the Coast Starlight!

@sethtriggs Жыл бұрын

What a fun train, that looks like quite a fun time! I agree too, let the mullet flow!

@marlenemacfarlane6199 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike Another great video the train looks great glad you had a great time with your friend and the wine 🍷 and food was delicious

@scootertrashtx Жыл бұрын

Dood! Awesome adventure! thanks for sharing!

@Tbpker22 Жыл бұрын

Such unique fun!! Thank you, Mike!!

@ryanlewis1039 Жыл бұрын

Yay! You finally came to my home town. I knew you had to try the wine train at some point

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

ALSO OMG I LOVE Joe Lee’s channel! It’s so nice to see them here. A trip with Joe and Ryan needs to happen ASAP.

@DownieLive Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, that's a good idea!

@curtisdaniel9294 Жыл бұрын

Great Idea! My vote is in. ❤ 😊

@tabathacole 10 ай бұрын

This video filled up my love cup, y’all! Such a good vibe! Thanks, Downie Live!

@DownieLive 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@brianulmer4773 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. Always thank you for sharing.

@EmeraldCrimsonShadowPeach2K5 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I'm only 18, though, so I can't drink, but after I turn 21, I will definitely put this train on my bucket list! It just looks awesome!

@Chingleton Жыл бұрын

Great ep once again!!!

@ChennysaFerrynrera 9 ай бұрын

The sunrise in the morning...as a new dawn about to break...birds singing in the tree tops...as nature slowly awake...those golden leaves of autumn...a season I truly adore...spring and summer flowers...who could ask for more...a rainbow of many colours...those beautiful northern lights...each raindrop falling from heaven...given every living thing its life...the sound of rolling seas...gently brushing on golden sands...lovers deep in thought...walk past tenderly holding hands...💖

@cajayson8301 Ай бұрын

I love the Napa wine train....did that on my birthday in 2012. One of my favorite birthdays ever.

@jasonfox6013 Жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching for a while now and loving it reminds me of my home land plus your hair has come along way too many much love from New Zealand

@trevorfletcher6335 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Mike! Your videos make me want to get out and explore more.

@awesomeadamfrom2099 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Mike

@ChennysaFerrynrera 10 ай бұрын

This kind of Train and scenery makes me feel unwind...

@rickolson3114 Жыл бұрын

That was fun...do more of these.

@TheTravelerMan Жыл бұрын

Bonus experiences are the best

@tracydean3678 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful train inside and out. The atmosphere must have given it an old-timey feel.

@tripstracka1643 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Mike!

@bjdefilippo447 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea! I'll have to try that when I'm in the area next.

@davidburnell6889 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! This video makes me want to kick myself hard. I lived in this area for eleven years. In my first visit to the Napa Valley, and being a railfan myself, I noticed the abandoned tracks on my way to Mustards (… a fabulous and iconic Napa restaurant nestled in acres of bright yellow mustard bushes,) and said to my then girlfriend that a train on these tracks would be such a very cool idea. And then it came to pass the Napa Valley Wine train came into existence and I promised myself that I would take it, and promised and promised myself again that I would take it… and like a dunce, I never did. Your video today reminds me of my idiocy of not taking the trip that I dreamed of when I first saw those abandoned rails… and reminds me of how that train grew into the experience that it has become today. Beautiful video and such a sad reminder at the same time. Thanks.

@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C 5 ай бұрын

Back when I lived in Napa and Vince owned the train when they first began refurbishing cars I was the one who did most of the bronze laminated window glass for the trains. Helped me start my own glass shop.

@csxtq110 Жыл бұрын

Mike you are so awesome! Keep up the great work!

@johnchambers8528 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video adventure. Yes a great combination a vintage train ridding through the wine country while enjoying the finished product with good food. As you said nothing beats that open porch on the rear of the train for even more of that old time railroading experience. About the closet thing I had similar to this was several years ago on my return trip from Portland, Oregon on the Amtrak Empire Builder. After lunch the sleeping car passengers were invited to enjoy a wine and cheese reception in the dinning car. They featured several wines from the Pacific Northwest to enjoy. Near the end they had a quiz where if you answered correctly to a question you won a bottle of one of the wines they featured. I was lucky enough to win a bottle that I shared with some other people I met that night for dinner in the dinning car. Keep up those great train trips and those little extras you always seem to discover along the way.

@ericsturniolo Жыл бұрын

I love this! Need to put this on the bucket list with my fiancé!

@Alue14 11 ай бұрын

That whole moment, with him playing piano... It was almost like that scene out of Rattatoulie... Where they said that food is music you can taste!

@le_th_ Жыл бұрын

Weather has been gorgeous in this area this week. Hope you were visiting recently and got to enjoy it. No foodie, no matter how introverted, is going to turn down a chance to go to Napa or Sonoma Valley...ever. lol

@brandonpeniuk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike. Never a dull moment.

@darkjasonsanderson Жыл бұрын

I very much enjoyed this video, awesome!!

@lauracampbell7589 Жыл бұрын

LOVED hearing the wine. What an experience!

@davidanalyst671 Жыл бұрын

What a great experience this video is. I see where the grapes are grown, then turned to wine, then I see you drinking them on the train, and then I get to see where you make big poops. What a great idea

@sheilaathay2034 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Michael!❤🎉

@graemeceballos265 Жыл бұрын

Chris is great, I grew up with his son and we spent countless times running around Monticello. Good times.

@katherinemaas6712 Жыл бұрын

One of your best yet!

@pickelteets 11 ай бұрын

At first I thought this was a channel of people with downs because I saw those quad bikes, now I'm sitting here watching your whole library. Mad love.