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Private Charters— Wine Tasting Tours & Picnics, Weddings, and Corporate and Special Events in an open-air vintage fire engine!

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It's NOT your average limousine!

The Big Red Engine Company operates wine-tasting chartered tours (minimum 8 passengers), in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys in beautiful Northern Sonoma County.

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Our two "venerable ladies"

Rosie…
1947 American LaFrance

We operate two Big Red Engines, Scarlett, a 1933 Seagrave (right), and Rosie, a 1947 American LaFrance (above, right). Each engine can carry 8 passengers in open-air comfort. Please note the fold-down stairs for easy passenger access.

…and Scarlett
1933 Seagrave

We operate only in the summer months—between April & September.

For those wanting to make a picnic a part of the tasting experience, wine tasters may order gourmet picnic lunches from the Hoffman House Café in Geyserville.
(707) 857-4343

… or we will be happy to arrange for these treats in advance for you. Just let us know.

Please note: When you picnic at a winery, it is customary that you drink the host winery’s wine.

Fees charged by tasting rooms
are not included
in Big Red Engine Company rates.

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Big Red Engines at work here…

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What makes us different?
People wave at you wherever you go. They call the fire trucks, "good mood machines". The winemakers love to see you coming to visit them. We live right here in the midst of some of the world's best wineries. They are our neighbors, and we love to share them with visitors. Experience unobstructed views of beautiful vineyards and mountains while travelling between wineries. Make memories that last a lifetime!