The Napa Valley Wine Train is running its second annual installation of the Tequila Train and continued partnership with Tequila Casa Dragones, kicking off on Cinco de Mayo. In addition, the Tequila Train will run for one more special event to celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24. The collaboration with Casa Dragones continues to solidify the tequila producer as a go-to of the culinary industry aboard wine country’s most iconic train.
Slated to begin with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Tequila Train will be re-launching for its second consecutive year on Sunday, May 5 in partnership with Casa Dragones, a luxury, independent small batch producer with a passion for creating exceptional sipping tequilas. The festive, two-hour train journey will begin with a welcome Casa Dragones signature cocktail upon embarking, followed by an array of traditional Mexican appetizers by the wine train’s Executive Chef Donald Young, including Orange Mojo Spike Red Snapper Fish Tacos and Tres Leches.
While onboard, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the captivating history and intricate craft behind the world’s number one sipping tequila, as told by the Casa Dragones team itself, and will receive the opportunity to opt-in for a special pour of Casa Dragones’ highest end Joven Tequila for $30 per person. To conclude the journey, guests are invited to enjoy a celebratory Casa Dragones Blanco shot, all to the beat of lively Latin tunes.
“We’re thrilled to offer this extraordinary journey for two consecutive years and continue a fruitful partnership with our unique tequila partner,” said Scott Goldie, Co-CEO, Napa Valley Wine Train. “We’re excited to add a more interactive feature to this celebratory journey and hope to have the local community and visitors from all over embark on a journey that marries Napa’s love of food and exquisite tastings.”
Tequila Casa Dragones is a small-batch, independent tequila producer known for their Joven and Blanco tequilas that reflect the care and precision that go into their production. Since its United States debut in 2009, Casa Dragones Joven has earned praise from tequila aficionados, top sommeliers and renowned chefs for its distinctive taste, aroma and body. Casa Dragones Joven is a master blend of extra-anejo and blanco tequilas for a super smooth taste meant to be sipped. In 2014, the producer unveiled a second style, Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, a silver, ultra-premium tequila that maintains the nuanced elegance and subtleties that have become synonymous with the name Casa Dragones.
Tequila Train tickets start at $199.99 per person. For reservations and more information, guests can call (800) 427-4124 or visit www.winetrain.com/events/tequila-train.
About the Napa Valley Wine Train
One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers an engaging and memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multi-course meals cooked to order, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique rail cars. The Napa Valley Wine Train features vintage Pullman rail cars faithfully restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and luxurious armchairs that evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century. Conveniently located in downtown Napa and easily accessible, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a car-free transportation option that bring guests from San Francisco to Napa Valley via the San Francisco Bay Ferry.
In 2015, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – entered into a partnership with Brooks Street, a California-based real estate development and investment company, for the purchase of the historic and iconic Napa Valley Wine Train. The purchase deepens Noble House’s roots in Northern California, expanding its portfolio to include attractions in the destinations its hotels call home.
About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
A privately held company for more than 30 years, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. was founded in 1979 by owner Patrick R. Colee as a commercial property development group, transitioning in 1994 to a hotel ownership management company. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., the corporation owns and manages an upscale portfolio of 15 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S. From the historic passenger Napa Valley Wine Train, to luxury resorts in Seattle, Wash. Jackson Hole, Wyo. and the Florida Keys, each property maximizes and showcases its physical setting. Noble House is continuously growing, operating 43 hotel restaurants, bars and lounges, showcasing local culture and inspiration from local surroundings. With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts exemplifies individuality, dedicating itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that contribute to their communities, staying true to local history, culture and ambiance.
About Brooks Street
Brooks Street (www.brooks-street.com) is a California-based real estate development and investment company with offices in Northern and Southern California. The company specializes in seeking out unique opportunities in premier locations where creativity and repurposing creates value in local communities.
About Casa Dragones
Casa Dragones is a small-batch, independent tequila producer known for their Joven and Blanco tequilas that reflect the care and precision that go into their production. Since its United States debut in 2009, Casa Dragones Joven has earned praise from tequila aficionados, top sommeliers and renowned chefs for its distinctive taste, aroma and body. Casa Dragones Joven is a master blend of extra-anejo and blanco tequilas for a super smooth taste meant to be sipped. In 2014, the independent, small batch producer unveiled a second style, Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, a silver, ultra-premium tequila that maintains the nuanced elegance and subtleties that have become synonymous with the name Casa Dragones. The tequila has since earned a loyal following among top mixologists, who have created original recipes highlighting the spirit.
