OMG what a great experience. Our Napa wine Excursion surpassed all of my expectations. Paul put the…read moreperfect two day package together for us. I was celebrating my 60th Birthday with two other couples. On couple had been to Napa several times the other on it was there first time. Great time had by all. We went to some small vineyards you can't find in stores. From Champagne in the morning to Cabernet in the afternoon. Everything was perfect!

This was our first trip to Napa, and we were expecting an experience similar to what was shown in…read morethe photos on Yelp. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The company was late picking us up, and until they arrive, the only way to contact them is through their main phone line, which made communication difficult. Overall, it felt like they had taken on too many bookings and were stretched too thin. The experience felt rushed and disorganized, and it did not meet our expectations. Unfortunately, it was not the best experience. Next time we would go alone with a rental car.

Roberto was absolutely amazing! He provided exceptional service and was incredibly knowledgeable…read moreabout every wine we tasted. He made the entire experience fun, welcoming, and enjoyable, especially for us as first-time wine lovers. Thanks to him, our visit was truly memorable.

So, in celebrating my birthday week, I decided to spoil myself with a fine dining food and wine…read moreparing treat. I am a member of V Sattui for several years, but never had the pleasure to experience the wine and food pairing. It was soooooooooo DELICIOUS. Chef Jeffrey Lloyd presented each dish and explained the ingredients. The Ahi Two Way with a delicious Carpaccio and a scrmptuous Tartare. It was paired with a 2025 Los Carneros Chenin Blanc and a 2024 Mt. Veeder Dry Riesling, which is one of my favorites for white wine. I was then pleasantly surprised with the Asparagus Soup. Who knew? When I say it was good, I wanted to lick the bowl and ask for more, and I don't even like Asparagus. The thought of consuming the poached quail egg made me feel some type of way. It may have been my first time, but it won't be my last time. DELICIOUS. The soup was paired with a 2023 Los Caneros Chardonnay and an aromatic 2021 Grenache. The best was definitely saved for last. The entre was swine on swine but it was not a crime, it was DEVINE. Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. This was so tender and juicy that it melted in my mouth.( I felt like Homer Simpson.) This was paired with a to die for 2022 Collina D'Oro Pinot Noir and my favorite 2022 Vittorio's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The Sommelier was very knowledgeable and took time to explain how each paring complimented the menu. Service was GREAT, food was GREAT, but the wine was EXCELLENT....

Excellent driving company!!! I hired a different limo/driving service for my wedding last year, and…read moreit was not a good experience, so I was a little nervous going through this process again for my birthday. Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I wished I had hired them for my wedding! The booking process was seamless and transparent. I appreciate how much they communicated with me to confirm the itinerary and sent reminders leading up to the day. We booked an SUV for the day, and the car was in pristine condition and perfect for our group of 6. Our driver, Tony, was very professional and went above and beyond to make our day comfortable and easy. He was punctual, responsive, and safe as he took us to our many destinations for the day. All of this amazing service came at a very reasonable and competitive price. I 1000% recommend hiring Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver for any of your limo/driving needs! We'll definitely be using them again.

A late review from our wedding last year! We used Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver for shuttling…read moreabout 50 guests and they were fantastic. Everything ran on time even with multiple stops throughout the day, which was our biggest worry with that many people to coordinate. We shopped around quite a bit for shuttle services and they had the best rates for our group size. But what really impressed us was how flexible they were when we needed to make some last-minute changes to timing and pickup spots. They could have been difficult about billing adjustments but really went out of their way to make sure we were happy. It's clear they actually care about taking care of their customers, not just getting through the job. Made one less thing for us to stress about on an already busy day. Would definitely use them again and recommend to anyone needing reliable transportation in the area

After a disappointing experience last year, I decided to give this place another chance, and it…read morecompletely turned my opinion around. The service was on point this time--very prompt and attentive, unlike my previous visit. I ordered the pork chop, and it was cooked perfectly. The meat had a great bite to it and wasn't dry at all. The portion size was still huge and no fly issue this time (visited in May).

Went there for a late dinner…read more Still light outside and it was nice to have a view of the busy restaurant and back and side gardens. Good service and knowledgeable staff. Sishito peppers were the started with the beet salad. Both were super fresh. Beets were cooked perfectly and generous dressing was applied! Peppers were not hot but were blistered nicely and dipping sauce was perfect for balance with acidity. We shared the special meat platter. It was ok.... Pulled pork was tough. Not a good choice in future as it is on the lunch menu Ribs were great. 3 ribs were cooked and seasoned well. Nice acidity so The sauce was not too sweet. Slaw was great and provided balance Mac and cheese was made with white cheese and while rich it was not overwhelming Chicken wings were a hit. Cooked perfectly and seasoned with a bbq sauce that was well balanced. A hit for next time.

My Son and Daughter in law took us to this winery on Sunday for Father's Day and we were so lucky…read moreto have Riddhi as our host! She was fun, informative, energetic, great sense of humor and quite knowledgeable about the wines and the history of the castle. Her energy made the tasting! I will be honest, I was hoping the wines would have been better but the experience completely made up for it, and then some. I expected the Cabernet Sauvignon to be big and bold as these are the flavors of Calistoga and Napa Valley. That said, we enjoyed the Chardonnay Reserve, Sangiovese and Serata, which is a blend of reds. Also enjoyed the La Fantasia. We left the castle all smiling and chatting about how wonderful and fun our host, Riddhi, was and even spoke with her on the way out. She is a gem. We all enjoyed the experience and the tasting. Thank you Riddhi, for a great time and your warm sense of humor and hospitality!

As a wine club member, Castello di Amorosa is always one of my must-visit stops whenever I'm in…read moreNapa. Even after multiple visits, walking through the castle still feels like stepping into Europe. From the moat and drawbridge to the underground cellars, the entire property captures the atmosphere of a medieval Italian castle, making it well worth the visit even before the wine tasting begins. The highlight of every visit is still my favorite wine, La Fantasia. This lightly sparkling Italian-style rosé is sweet, refreshing, and incredibly easy to drink. It offers bright notes of strawberry, raspberry, and mixed berries, balanced by a gentle fizz that keeps it from feeling overly sweet. It's the kind of wine that both casual wine drinkers and enthusiasts can enjoy. Served chilled, it's especially refreshing on a warm Napa afternoon and pairs wonderfully with desserts or simply as a relaxing treat on its own. Beyond La Fantasia, the winery consistently produces excellent wines across its portfolio. One of the perks of being a member is having access to exclusive releases and special tastings that aren't always available to the public. The staff is knowledgeable, welcoming, and never pushy, which makes every visit enjoyable and relaxed. There are countless wineries in Napa, but few combine architecture, atmosphere, and wine quite as successfully as Castello di Amorosa. Whether it's your first trip to Napa or your tenth, this is a place worth returning to again and again. And somehow, I never seem to leave without bringing a few bottles home.

Del Dotto was a fun experience. It's a gorgeous establishment. The decor can be described as fancy,…read moreboujee, and opulent but the service isn't pretentious as one might expect. The tour is 120/person for an 1.5 hours. I little pricey but we enjoyed it. We had Bryan for a tour guide and he was informative and really knew how to work the crowd to make it an enjoyable experience. They have strictly reds with bottles starting at 60 bucks. The caves were really interesting. The chandeliers in them make some pretty photo ops. It's nice and cool in there to get you out of the Napa heat in the middle of the day You end the tour with some more tasting in the lobby area. Best of all the tour comes with some very welcome pizza and tater tots! We did our second stop at v. Sattui afterwards and to be honest it was a nice contrast of ambience between the two wineries.

First time here. It was a special occasion so we splurged and did the cave tour at $120 each plus…read moretip so not inexpensive thats for sure but we really enjoyed it. The caves are unlike any I have been in before where they are usually rustic. These are beautifully decorated and all kinds of art. I would have liked to see more of the caves but they just have the dercorated section open for these tours. The barrel tasting was great and surprisinly all their wines are pretty drinkable right out of the barrell I suppose because they dont have much tannins so they dont need alot of tiem to mellow. I liked most of them but at $250 a botttle I felt they were way overpriced compared to other high end Napa area wines we are familiar with. After the cave tour they sit inside and you get to try several more wines so we had plenty to drink. I was not expecting a full size pizza for the two of us we already had lunch plan right after so we took most of it with us. Only bought two bottles of their less expensive wines at $95 each which is still a little high!! Probably wont be back since the value just isnt there for purchasing their wines but I do reccomend the tour.

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!

Sergio, our driver, went above and beyond for our group! Went to a couple wineries and traveled…read morewith an infant, he was so helpful even helping me get my stroller ready for each place! If I'm ever in need of transportation services again, I'm definitely using Elite Transportation! Cost was the best in the area.

A group of seven of our friends came to Santa Rosa for vacation. We made the amazingly good…read moredecision to ask Elite Excursions to drive us to various wine tastings. We were so fortunate that Fonzi was our guide for three of our four days, and equally as happy to have Phil join us for one of the days. We seriously can't imagine any way we could have been happier with our choice of drivers. They both were all you could hope for. They went above and beyond the call. Without a doubt, we will reach out to them next time we were in the area.

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.

Marco is a very good driver and knowledgeable of the Napa Valley. It was a treat to have a driver…read morefor 2 days.

Thanks for the last minute help. The Gloria Ferrer winery was our favorite by far. We should have…read morestayed there the whole day. The 3 wineries were just enough for us. Thanks for help with the hotel transfer too.