CALERA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Trackside Train Reservation — A vineyard rail outing from Ozan Vineyard & Winery in Calera
A guided rail excursion that pairs a scenic train ride with a vineyard walk, a 10-wine tableside tasting and shared cheese plate—this guide explains the schedule, reservation rules and what to expect.
Trackside Train Reservation — A vineyard rail outing from Ozan Vineyard & Winery in Calera.
The TRACKSIDE TRAIN Reservation from Ozan Vineyard & Winery in Calera is a deliberately staged afternoon: check in at the winery, step trackside as a short rail excursion departs, then return for a guided vineyard tour, a tableside tasting of ten wines and a shared cheese plate. The format blends a brisk locomotive interlude with a relaxed winery service, and pre-ordered lunches are available for service after the ride.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Short rail run, then winery walk
Guests board at the trackside platform—options include air-conditioned cars or an open-air section—for a brief rail excursion before returning to the winery for the vineyard tour and tasting.
Ten wines, tableside service and a keepsake glass
Upon return the group receives a tableside tasting of ten wines served with a keepsake glass and a large shared two-person cheese plate.
Table reservations and lunch options
Reservations are made by table (2, 3, 4, 6 or 8); single tickets are not available. Pre-ordered lunches can be requested at checkout and additional lunch items may be purchased on site.
What the day feels like
What the afternoon feels like
The event unfolds on a Saturday schedule: a 12:30 pm winery check-in leads into a 1:00 pm start with a vineyard tour, trackside spirit sampling and a 1:15 pm train boarding; the ride is deliberately short by design so the emphasis remains on the vineyard return where tasting and lunch service follow, and the event concludes around 3:30 pm.
THE ROUTE
Short rail run, then winery walk
Guests board at the trackside platform—options include air-conditioned cars or an open-air section—for a brief rail excursion before returning to the winery for the vineyard tour and tasting.
THE TASTING
Ten wines, tableside service and a keepsake glass
Upon return the group receives a tableside tasting of ten wines served with a keepsake glass and a large shared two-person cheese plate.
THE LOGISTICS
Table reservations and lunch options
Reservations are made by table (2, 3, 4, 6 or 8); single tickets are not available. Pre-ordered lunches can be requested at checkout and additional lunch items may be purchased on site.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check-in is at 12:30 pm with the event starting at 1:00 pm and concluding around 3:30 pm; events run on scheduled Saturdays and are subject to operator scheduling.
Be trackside as the train arrives; guests choose between air-conditioned or open-air train sections and should plan for the brief outdoor moments involved in boarding and the vineyard walk.
Pre-order lunch options are available at checkout and additional lunch items can be purchased on the premises; lunch service is scheduled after the train ride once the group has returned to the winery.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How are reservations made?
Reservations are made by table for 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 people; single tickets are not available. Tables of 6 or 8 may be split for indoor seating during inclement weather but placed near each other. Combine a Table for 3 with an even-number selection to create odd-number totals; groups should coordinate purchase to avoid being separated.
What is included in the TRACKSIDE TRAIN Reservation?
The event includes winery check-in, a guided vineyard tour, trackside spirit sampling, a short train excursion, and upon return a tableside tasting of 10 wines with a keepsake glass and a large shared two-person cheese plate; pre-ordered lunch options are available.
What are the event times and duration?
Check-in is at 12:30 pm, the event starts at 1:00 pm with train boarding at 1:15 pm, and the event concludes around 3:30 pm.
Is gratuity included?
An automatic gratuity of 18% is added for table service reservations.
Are tickets refundable or transferable?
All group train event ticket sales are final: tickets are nonrefundable, not transferable to another date and no credit exchange is given for cancellations or no-shows.
Can I buy lunch at the event?
Yes—pre-order lunch options are available at checkout and lunch can also be purchased on the premises; pre-ordered lunches will be served after the train ride at the winery.
How much does the event cost?
Per-person pricing is listed at $56.