Well, we booked a wine tour while in Napa at the suggestion of our hotel. After checking their…read moreratings here (4.8 stars with 1.1k reviews), we felt comfortable with that. Actually, impressed. If Platypus keeps up the experience we had, that 4.8 will go even higher. Our driver, Gary, was personable and accommodating. He gave us some info along the drive to three boutique wineries, but did not drone on and on as some tour drivers can do. This allowed the 12 of us to chat, get to know each other a bit more and build some rapport. We stopped at three wineries: Rutherford Ranch, Ghost Block and Backstage. Each gave us 4 to 5 tastings. At Ghost Block, we also had a very nice box lunch. By the end of the tour (it was all day), we had all had some wonderful conversations and experienced some great boutique wineries. If you are in Napa, I highly recommend Platypus!

The best small groups wine tasting tour at an attractive pricing. I honestly never really thought…read moreabout the fact that I am drinking and driving. Met great people who made the journey even more fun. By the end of day you are best friends If you have specific wineries you want you can book a private tour with the guide. So many fun facts I learned about the industry.

Everything! Incredibly knowledgable, first class all the way ! Went with Max 3 Thanksgiving weeks…read morein a row.

Max is informative, knowledgeable, entertaining, and laid back. We had a wonderful tour (our 2nd)…read moreand hope to use him again in the future!

Tours and tastings are by appointment only. Call them at 707-226-8320 or email at…read moreinfo@hendrywines.com to schedule a tour. 21 years of age and over only. Not kid friendly. But dog friendly. Quality/Quantity - I had a hard time with the website making my appointment, it's a user issue as I am just not tech savvy. So I called and someone actually answered the phone and made my appointment for me, THANK you! We arrived 15 mins early, so we hung out in the lobby reading all the history, etc. Then Skip took us to the best view overlooking the vineyard for our tasting; see pictures! We sampled almost ALL the reds! All of which were good. See pictures. I like the fact that we did side by side tastings of many of his wines. My favorites were the 2022 Primitivo and 2021 Malbec, which we bought a few bottles of. Ambiance - Secluded private winery. Close to main Downtown Napa, but far enough away for privacy and a feeling of being far away. Appointment only, so very private and customer focused. Typically no more than 3 parties at a time. Today was considered a very busy day as there were 4 parties including us, lol. Gated private estate. 200 acres. Plenty of parking, especially since hosting only 3 guests at a time. Events - See their website. Well behaved dogs are allowed outdoors. Service - Skip is a history buff and we both talked for hours... After leaving, well really the next day (LOL), I realized that our tasting was supposed to be only 60 minutes. I guess because we got along so well, we stayed until closing! And he gave me a glass with a generous splash and let us walk the property alone after they left! So welcoming and trusting. Price - Depends on which tasting and what you buy; see their website for prices. Tastings range from $50 to $100 per person. One free designated driver allowed. Tasting fees waived with wine equivalent purchases. Hike tours $75 per person ($60 for club members). See their website for more information. Owner Comment - Congrats on your family's success since 1939 and congrats to this winery's success since 1992.

The winery grounds have a gorgeous view. The experience overall was fabulous. We felt relaxed,…read morewelcome, and loved the tasting! They are able to ship. We were visiting from out of state and loved this benefit. If you want a relaxed atmosphere with delicious wines and an AMAZING experience in Napa, you should not skip visiting Hendry!!

Nick let us on a spectacular three-day winery trip in Napa. We had the privilege of meeting many…read moreof the owners of small vineyards that he took us to, which led to a very personal and rewarding visit. Furthermore, all the wines were spectacular. We would highly recommend you use Nick for your wine tours and allow him to pick the vineyards. The small personal visits were so much more rewarding than going to big vineyards that are more commercial. He is also very accommodating and allowed us to change schedules as needed. He is extremely personable and knowledgeable about the area as well. I cannot say enough positive things about him and our experience.

Nick is awesome. He crafts excellent itineraries of hidden gems you wouldn't find on your own. His…read morevan is clean and spacious, he is professional and punctual, and he's just a nice guy to spend the day with. I've hired Nick both times I've been in the Napa Valley, and I'll hire him every time I return. You should do the same!

Five stars. My bestie is a member and a foodie like me. We were treated like VIPs on our hot girls…read moredate to Napa on a random Tuesday. We were greeted warmly and with genuine smiles. We sat outside on the patio with lots of umbrellas (gotta protect the skin!). We got the sparkling sampler and oh boy what a treat! My bestie loves this place because they have the most food options in her opinion. I loved that we got tater tots, fancy chicken nuggets fancy chicken nuggets, along with caviar . We also got the delicious charcuterie board. Our server I forget his name I want to say John but he was a true Delight very gentleman like an enthusiastic explaining the notes and how to taste our sparkling beverages in order from less sweet to sweeter. 100/100

I've visited Domaine Carneros at least four times over the years, and the wine has always been…read moreexcellent. Unfortunately, the service has consistently fallen short of the quality of the winery itself. The staff at the front desk--the hostesses who greet guests--have never come across as particularly welcoming. On each visit they've seemed cold, curt, and, at times, a bit snobby. I was even a wine club member for a while, but I eventually canceled my membership because I never felt valued as a customer. We recently stopped by hoping to do a tasting or perhaps just enjoy a glass of wine. At most wineries in Napa, the staff will warmly explain the available options, even if they're fully booked. Instead, we were met with brief, curt responses that made us feel more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests. It's disappointing because the setting is absolutely beautiful, and the wines are consistently outstanding. I truly want to love this winery, but after multiple visits, the lack of warmth and hospitality from the front-of-house staff keeps me from recommending it as highly as I otherwise would.

Michael is the consummate tour guide concierge wine connoisseur all wrapped in one. Plus he's super…read morefunny. He was born for this kind of job. It's almost as if you're paying for a show because Michael is extremely entertaining and also very knowledgeable. His car is huge and is definitely not politically correct but you will most definitely be very very comfortable in it. I do a lot of traveling and I also do a lot of Home exchanging and if you really want to feel like you've got the inside track on Napa and Sonoma give Michael a call and do yourself a big favor and sit in his big comfortable car.

Mike at ABC Napa Sonoma Wine Tours is the best! He helped my friend and I plan our winery tours…read morewith great recommendations for wineries, meals and shopping. He was prompt, informative and lots of fun to ride with. This was our first visit to Napa/Sonoma, and his expertise made it an awesome and memorable trip. I would highly recommend him and his company! Terri V., Chicago, IL

I loved this food and wine tour is the Sonoma Plaza. Our guide, Teresa, was very knowledgeable, but…read morealso warm and personable. We had four unique stops for wine and food; each stop was great. We started with cheese and champagne, two stops with white wine; one with Indian food, the other with a grilled branzino. The last stop included two beautiful reds and two dark chocolates. In between we learned so much about the history of Sonoma.

What a super fun experience! I highly recommend this food, wine & history walking tour. We did…read morethe Sonoma Square tour with the owner, and local Novato gal, Renee Rebell. She is very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed all of our pairings. We had friends in town, who came just for this experience! She mentioned she also does similar tours in Sausalito & Napa. I tried my first food tour at Pike's Place Market, in Seattle. It's a great way to get to know a new foodie town or in this case, get a deeper knowledge and appreciation for a great place closer to home. We especially liked be taken to a tucked away Indian restaurant to try a dish we've never had before. With a paired wine of course!

Hands Down the Best Driver in Napa Valley!…read more I discovered George on Yelp, and after comparing other Napa car services--many quoting well over $1,000 for wine tours--it's clear why his customers rave about him. His reviews truly say it all! There were plenty of reasons we chose George over the rest. From our very first contact, George was incredibly responsive and communicative. I had a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) for my husband's 40th birthday celebration and needed a vehicle that could securely accommodate a car seat with a latch system--his car was absolutely perfect. He arrived right on time, greeted us warmly, and was super easy to talk to. Throughout the day, George consistently arrived within minutes at each of our destinations. He didn't just drop us off--he guided us to the exact entrances and exits of every winery, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. On top of that, he shared insightful feedback about why each winery is special, adding a whole new level of appreciation to our tour. Another bonus, he provided water in an iced cooler and white glove door service! What really stood out was George's impressive local knowledge. Without even needing navigation, he expertly drove us from Petaluma to Napa while sharing fascinating stories and history about the wineries, estates, and the region itself. If you want a professional, friendly, affordable, and knowledgeable driver for your Napa experience, George is your guy! Highly recommend and would easily book him for our next trip!

The service provided by George was excellent. From initial conversation on booking, to suggestions…read morefor wineries, pick up and full day of fun. We were a party of 6 and would definitely recommend his services to any friends heading to Wine Country.

We toured with Woody in March and we had the best time! It was a girls trip, he took such good…read morecare of us and put up with 8 of us crazy ladies for 4 days! Thank you Woody, we hope to come back again soon!

I called on Sunday afternoon, Woody answered and helped me set up a private wine tasting tour the…read moreNEXT day! Julie picked my wife and I up at our rental and proceeded to take us on a magical day. She was incredibly knowledgeable, and great fun to be with. We visited 3 boutique wineries, each of which was incredible in its own unique way. It was truly a "bucket list" experience, and if you head to the Napa/Russian River area you could not be in better hands than these folks. 6 stars on a 5 star scale.

For my birthday and bachelorette my sister booked Lodi Wine Trolley. Well, let me say she tried and…read morewas told they weren't available the weekend we wanted. Then the owner, Harjeet, reached out to my sister the next day saying he really wanted to accommodate our party into their schedule. Long story short, we were able to book as planned without hitch! EXCELLENT customer service from start to finish. It was the private experience we all truly loved! We also met Toni, the other owner, at the second winery. Super friendly, welcoming, and sweet. Kevin was our driver who tolerated our semi-obnoxious millennial party! Haha! I also loved how he frequently checked in to see if we needed a cold water bottle to stay hydrated. The trolley didn't have to do this but it was a great touch! And can't forget he was always willing to be our photographer/videographer when needed. 20/10 for Kevin! The trolley ran on schedule where we were able to visit 3 different wineries. During the ride we were able to play our own playlist, be loud, maybe even treating the poles like stripper poles... We had a time! Let's keep it at that. This was a first time experience for many of us (trolley ride) which was overall amazing. At our first stop we were provided two different types of cheeses to enjoy with our tastings. Courtesy of Harjeet! I believe one was lavender espresso and the other was described as a white cheddar. I personally enjoyed the lavender one more. The floral notes were not nearly as strong as some other floral foods. Highly recommend Lodi Wine Trolley. They went above and beyond making it such a wonderful and memorable day!

Not worth the drive from the Bay Area. The Livermore Wine…read moreTrolley run by the same company is exponentially better with food pairings. This experience comes with a sad sandwich or salad which did not taste good. We forced ourselves to take bites just to be safe from all the wine tasting. The 3 winieries don't offer any type of snacks or even food for purchase. This is super reckless and potentially even dangerous with all the wine being served. The lunch did not come until the second winery. We thankfully had a big breakfast in preparation. We were not allowed to bring our lunch into the third winery. Only recommend this to those who like binging wine by itself. Otherwise, plan ahead with bringing your own snacks and eating them on the side.