We visited Pine Ridge Vineyards during California Napa Neighbor Month and had a wonderful…read moreexperience, taking advantage of their complimentary estate tasting for two. We were seated tucked away from other guests in a cozy, semi-private cave setting, which made the tasting feel intimate and relaxed. Our host was warm, welcoming, and very knowledgeable, sharing great insights about the winery, the Stags Leap District, and the wines without ever feeling rushed. The cheese platter was a lovely addition and paired nicely with the tasting. Napa Neighbor Month also included 10% off wine purchases, so we happily brought home our favorites: the Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and the limited-production Cabernet Franc. Between the beautiful setting, thoughtful hospitality, and excellent wines, Pine Ridge Vineyards is absolutely worth a visit.

A beautiful winery and fine wine. Each visit is always a pleasant experience from the garden area…read moreto the cave experience. The staff are professional and knowledge about the tasting experience and what you're tasting. A few times we have had our tasting outside in the garden patio area and it was nice. You have a view of the grapes under shaded trees. The tastings inside are just as nice. They have treat bags you can give to your fur baby- dog friendly winery! Overall a great winery and happy members.

Tom is amazing! When our friends planned a limo wine tour, I was not sure what to expect, but this…read moretour was amazing! We visited four wineries, which Tom expertly suggested. More importantly, he arranged everything beautifully! Pickup was on time, he arranged for a picnic lunch where he set a beautiful table, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great tour! We can't recommend this more - if you want to go off the beaten path, and try some great boutique wineries, this is perfect! You'll get some great wines for your collection. Thank you Tom!

If you are looking for an amazing, high quality Napa experience with a knowledgeable, reputable,…read morebusiness professional, look no further and book Tom immediately! His service is impeccable! I had been planning my husband's 50th birthday for over a year and thought I knew the vineyards I wanted to tour. We were going to be there a week and had planned 3 days of tastings plus a fancy dinner out! I knew I wanted to hire a limo service and had done my research on rates, reputation etc! I was going to go with one of the larger limo services that overall had good reviews as long as you stayed away from driver "x"...or driver "y"! The popular company claimed they would plan your trip but after speaking with them several times, I didn't have confidence they knew my tastes so I was on my own to coordinate all the tasting times, distances to and from the vineyards etc, all which was proving a bit challenging not knowing the area well. One of the vineyards (my bucket list, Ghost Horse) suggested I reach out to Tom @ Destination Napa and thank goodness I did!! I mentioned a couple of wines my friends and I like and while we all have different tastes and palette's, Tom assured me he would find vineyards we were all pleased with! While I had initially planned to use Tom for only two days, he convinced me to use him for all our transportation needs. Admittedly I was a little concerned putting all my faith in this one stranger and said to a friend, this is either going to go really well or really bad! I'm thrilled to say - Tom far surpassed my expectations! Tom handled the entire itinerary, choosing boutique vineyards (as requested) and making the reservations on our behalf, planning lunch, menu's, providing champagne before our big birthday dinner and always communicated in a timely fashion! And what's great, Tom is choosing the vineyards and driving you personally so your not having a different driver every day or dealing with someone who doesn't know the vineyard or what was booked for you! Plus he keeps you on schedule which can be difficult when your sitting with friends, drinking incredible wine and making memories!! As you can probably guess by reading the above, I had high expectations and micromanaged the entire process (poor Tom)! Turns out I didn't need to!! Tom's service and vineyard picks were above and beyond what I had planned!! What's best about Tom's picks, I never felt pressure to buy wines or join any of their wine clubs!! That said of course we bought wines, how could you not when you honestly feel like your drinking poetry all day long!! All the vineyards we went to had an amazing story and each one was vastly different (ie Mountain View, up on a hilltop, beautiful terrace, small pond & water fountain, caves). Plus Tom is friends with everyone in Napa (small local community) so whatever we needed he was able to help or offer advice for last minute restaurant reservations, where to shop for cheese and charcuterie and more importantly built into our itinerary the best places to stop for photo ops!! During our Napa Valley journey Tom became a friend, while still treating us like VIP clients! And while we have yet to join a wine club, I'm still ordering wine from the vineyards he took us to and just did a virtual tasting with one last night!! Special shout out to Harry & Cali at Tres Perlas and Todd Anderson of Ghost Horse/Anderson Conn Valley. Hire Tom and I'm sure he can get you in there! In closing my apologies this review is long overdue! We hired Tom for our trip in October 2019 and after returning, life got in the way. But it doesn't change the fond memories and amazing service and experience we had with Tom! My friends and I are all planning a return to Napa, whenever COVID-19 is behind us! Not sure when that will be but Tom will be my first call (and to secure appointments at the 2 places above ) Thank you again Tom!

Each wine that we tasted gave off a different vibe and transported you. If you want to visit a…read morewinery with delicious wines that make an impact while overlooking fantastic views, this is the winery for you! The first wine, DARE Cabernet Franc, was bright, fruity, and fun. It's a wine that I would be excited to bring to a dinner party because it would impress and please almost anyone's palate. The next wine we tried was the VIADER "Signature" blend. This is their flagship wine that put them on the map. When Delia {the winery owner} originally planted her vines most of the wine community said she was crazy. "The crazy lady at the top of the hill they used to call me" she says. When Delia purchased the property she decided to plant a Cabernet Franc vineyard on a 1,375ft elevation, 32% slope. Alan {Delia's son, vineyard manager, and winemaker} showed us how they carefully picked the grapes on such a slope. The pickers have to drag their leg down the hill while harvesting to keep their balance. To give you a little context 1,375ft elevation and 32% slope is a double diamond ski slope. So when sipping this wine not only do you enjoy the deliciously rich flavors, but you are enjoying wine from an incredibly unique place and vineyard. The terroir expresses itself in the glass leaving your palate full of vivacious flavors. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and the percentages shift each year depending on the vintage. Only the best lots go into Viader creating the liquid cashmere quality they are known for. Our third wine of the day was the Viader Black Label. This is Alan's version of Viader. It was great to see the difference in the wines. One wine is more Delia's palate and the other more Alan's. The Viader Black Label had some more robust characteristics than the flagship Viader. Mostly made up Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec, it was a vibrant and intense wine. Alan used 4-5 different yeasts, sometimes allowing the native yeast to take off and inoculating later to ensure more of a terroir presence in the wine. A spicy, robust, and delicious wine, Alan's blend can be served with a steak or spicy and bold dishes like those from his wife's home country of Colombia. Alan really put his imprint on his wine, a little more extraction, a little more oak infusion, and his first solo project as a winemaker. The final wine of the day was their unreleased Homenaje. This wine spoke to me for so many reasons. It had incredible fruit and complexity, with so much love behind it. The Homenaje was created to pay homage to the previous generations of Viader. Alan's grandfather, his mother Delia, and Viader Vineyard and Winery's 30-year anniversary. Alan says, "I want to show where we are now and where we have been in this wine." The blend is made up of predominately Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. They did a lot of phenolic sampling up to harvest to ensure they had a high color, high tannin, and good longevity filled wine. This new blend is something completely different for them. Alan interned in Mendoza, Argentina - the Malbec capitol of the world, and now he is bringing his passion for Malbec to the family brand. "I've embraced Cabernet Franc, but have been dabbling in Malbec and that is where my passion lies, like her {Delia} with Cabernet Franc. I wanted to make a statement too." Alcohol + tannins + acid = a harmonious wine. This wine embodies all of that and packs a delicious punch. Notes of dark fruit, smoky complexity, and a supple finish - the Homenaje blend will make the Viader family proud. Incredible wines, incredible people, and incredible views. Viader is a MUST visit in Napa Valley.

Viader is a small family winery on Howell Mountain. Jenny was our host for our trip back during…read moreColumbus Day weekend. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine she was serving and the property it came from. Estate grown fruit so all the wine we got to taste was incredible. Tasting room overlooks their vineyards so you will have a great view the whole time and a nice tour of their underground cave. It is definitely worth a visit!

Napa Valley Wine Tours and David were PHENOMENAL!! We opted for the 6 hour tour with sandwich…read morelunch. David was easy to communicate with leading up to the tour, extremely punctual and fun to be around! The limo we took was brand new and the convertible was a pleasant surprise! All of the accommodations at each winery were perfect for our group of 11, David was great about checking in to each winery for us, and kept us on schedule! We HIGHLY recommend Napa Valley Wine Tours, and if you get the chance to request David, do it!

Abe is the man! Great fun, great tour, great service!…read moreIf you're going to do a wine tour, this one offers great variety.

We did 2 days of wine tours, one using Raul and one doing a more budget option. I'll simply note…read morethat you get what you pay for, and I mean that in a good way. If you're looking to tour the commercialized ares for a decent wine, this probably isn't your best bet. He could certainly do the job, but you'll save money going with a less expensive option. If, however, you want someone to find you some value in the high end wines that Napa/Sonoma has to offer, Raul is your guy. He's incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the wines, and the wine makers, and he will put you at vineyards that will provide $200+/bottle quality wines for half the price. If/when we return, we will be reaching out to him.

Raoul is a fantastic tour guide. He gets all the hard to get wineries and really tailors your trip…read morearound everything you need. From restaurant recs to bottles of wine on good pricing. Raoul is your guy for all things wine!

We have used this amazing service several times in the past and every time it was excellent…read more Jon, our driver, was very professional and knowledgeable about the local wineries in the Napa region. He picked us up right in time and took us on an unforgettable journey through wine country. On all of the stops along the way, the staff at the wineries greeted us with big smiles. They obviously have a great relationship with him. He took us to "hidden gems" that we would have never known to go to if he was not our guide. Overall, we had another amazing experience with Napa Bee Driven. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to have a memorable wine tour in Napa!

Two days of impeccably planned wine touring in Napa led my wife and I to a perfect vacation. Donna,…read moreowner and planner and, luckily, our driver planned a spot-on trip. She listened to our needs and wants and tried to understand what we wanted to accomplish during our trip. A balance of larger wineries and smaller, family wineries gave us a taste (pun intended) of Napa. Donna emailed with me in the weeks prior to our trip. She sent me a detailed itinerary. Donna met us at our hotel and drove us to each of the stops on our tour. Knowledgeable yet not at all overbearing, Donna was fun to hang out with during our days. Napa Bee driven is a well run company that provides a service beyond that which one could do him/herself. I recommend highly for anyone traveling for the first time or the 17th time to Napa!

Melanie was amazing! From A to Z - she helped plan the most amazing Napa trip! She was so easy to…read morecommunicate with. I felt like after my email was sent...within a few hours (at most) she replied with a helpful, detailed response. During our trip, we never felt rushed. Our itinerary was perfect! She allocated the perfect amount of time for us to experience great food and an amazing selection of vineyards. Not knowing anything about Napa, I could not have asked for a better trip. If you are planning a trip to wine country...make sure to ask Melanie for help!

In advance of my first trip to Napa, I booked two day trips with Melanie at Booker and Butler. We…read morehad a group of 9 people and wanted to explore the wine country. First, Melanie set us up with a limo to take us to several wineries and an amazing wine collective in Yountville. Second, Melanie put together a half day bike tour for our group in Sonoma to visit several wineries and a cheese factory. Booking with Melanie was super easy. She asked me what our group's preferences were, what our budget was and if we had any special requests / needs. She handled all of the booking fees, payments and confirmations. Before the trip, Melanie sent me a very detailed itinerary with our driver's name, contact information, the contact people at each winery, directions just in case the driver didnt have them (was not an issue) and the cost for each part of the day trip. Melanie was also reachable while we were out there in case anything came up (was not an issue - everything ran smoothly). Melanie was also incredibly helpful providing restaurant recommendations, shopping excursion ideas and providing a general sense of what attractions there were in Napa / Sonoma beyond wineries. Having someone else book the group trips (for a very reasonable cost) and getting a local's perspective on the wineries and places we should visit made the trip so much easier to plan and it was much more relaxing once we got there as I knew everything was taken care of. I would definitely recommend Melanie and Booker and Butler to any family, friends or colleagues who are going to Napa and Sonoma.

Highly recommend for a winery driver! Super fun and great personality! We did a custom winery trip…read moreand Buzz was a great guide and knowledgeable of the area. He went and picked up lunch while we were at a winery to eat on the way to the next, & the food was delicious! We hooked up our phones for music during the drive, lots of laughs and fun!

Upon booking with My Napa Driver, Buzz made the experience stress free! He helped secure…read morereservations to 6 vineyards and planned out our days even including recommendations as to where we should get lunch. While in Napa we had Sergio as our driver for the weekend and he was great and prompt! Texted us constantly to make sure we were staying on schedule and not late to any of our reservations. He even called our last appointment and asked if we could push it since we were having so much fun at the prior stop. 10/10 would recommend and use again!