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Our Story
Rooted in Community
Rooted in Community
Hi, I'm Dena - the proud founder of Behind The Scenes Wine Tours, a business born from tradition, hospitality, and a deep love for the Salinas-Monterey-Carmel Valley region. Inspired by my husband, Bobby, and his family, the Franscioni's who have deep roots in the wine industry, I started this journey in 2017 to offer something more perso
Hi, I'm Dena - the proud founder of Behind The Scenes Wine Tours, a business born from tradition, hospitality, and a deep love for the Salinas-Monterey-Carmel Valley region. Inspired by my husband, Bobby, and his family, the Franscioni's who have deep roots in the wine industry, I started this journey in 2017 to offer something more personal: curated, unforgettable wine tastings and vineyard tours that go beyond the typical experience. As grape growers ourselves, my husband and I are passionate about sharing not just the wine, but the story.
Rooted in Community
Rooted in Community
Rooted in Community
Behind The Scenes Wine Tours is proud to call Salinas home-right in the heart of Monterey County. Our community stretches across the Salinas Valley and into the rolling vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands, where generations of passionate winegrowers and farmers have shaped this rich and storied land. We're honored to work alongside loc
Behind The Scenes Wine Tours is proud to call Salinas home-right in the heart of Monterey County. Our community stretches across the Salinas Valley and into the rolling vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands, where generations of passionate winegrowers and farmers have shaped this rich and storied land. We're honored to work alongside local vintners, family-owned estates, and boutique growers to offer authentic wine tastings and intimate vineyard tours that capture the true heritage of this extraordinary region with every guest we welcome.
Tour Experiences
Rooted in Community
Tour Experiences
Explore the best with our exclusive tour experiences in the Salinas Valley. As a woman-owned, licensed, and insured company, specializing in wine experiences, visits to local vineyards, and now-guided cannabis cultivation journeys led by a local owner-grower. Whether you're celebrating or just exploring, let us take you behind the scene
Explore the best with our exclusive tour experiences in the Salinas Valley. As a woman-owned, licensed, and insured company, specializing in wine experiences, visits to local vineyards, and now-guided cannabis cultivation journeys led by a local owner-grower. Whether you're celebrating or just exploring, let us take you behind the scenes for a one-of-a-kind adventure rooted in tradition and discovery.
Packages and Tours
Classic Wine Tasting Package
Deluxe Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour
Deluxe Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour
Perfect for friends, couples, or large groups seeking a memorable wine-tasting experience rooted in quality and rustic elegance.
This 4.0 to 4.5-hour tour includes visits to three wineries, a delicious picnic lunch, and round-trip transportation from your pickup location. Pickup time is 10:30 or 11AM.
Add-on options include barrel tasting available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays for an additional cost. Tasting fees waived with the purchase of two bottles or more.
For more information and pricing, submit an inquiry below.
Deluxe Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour
Deluxe Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour
Deluxe Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour
Enjoy an elevated 4.5 to 5.0-hour experience featuring three curated winery visits plus an exclusive vineyard tour. Perfect for wine lovers seeking a more immersive adventure. Pickup time is 10:30 or 11AM.
This tour includes round-trip transportation and charcuterie or a tasty picnic lunch. Tasting fees waived with the purchase of two bottles or more.
Enhance your experience with a barrel tasting for an additional fee on either Monday, Thursday, or Friday.
For more information and pricing, submit an inquiry below.
Get Excited! Weed & Wine Experience
Deluxe Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour
Get Excited! Weed & Wine Experience
Sip & Learn Experience - We're excited to introduce our Private Cannabis Tour, now exclusively available to Behind The Scenes guests.
This one-of-a-kind experience takes you behind the scenes of a licensed local cannabis farm, hosted by a boutique grower. You'll meet the cultivator, explore the plant's journey from seed to sale, and gain insight into the craft of cultivation in a guided, educational setting - designed to inform, not indulge.
Following the cannabis session, unwind with a relaxing winery tour that includes wine tastings and a beautifully arranged charcuterie spread at a local boutique winery. Tasting fees waived with the purchase of two bottles or more.
A unique fusion of sophistication and discovery, this experience is perfect for the curious, the cultured, and the open-minded. Pickup time is 10:30 or 11AM.
For more information and pricing, submit an inquiry below.