As a travel advisor, I use Larry's private wine tour services for my clients. All of my clients come back raving about Larry and how professional and knowledgeable he is. Plus, I know he takes good care of my clients. Thank you, Larry! Trey Tracy read more

Couldn't have been happier having Larry as our guide. We were two couples that have done Napa the hard way-tasting at the usual wineries with the masses getting crowded at the end of the bar. Now we know how to do it the right way, small family owned wineries with tours by the wine makers themselves. We entrusted our itinerary to Larry and he planned our fabulous four stops with a delicious deli lunch. He even looked after our best interests by supplying plenty of water between stops. Our favorite stop was at Terraces where we were driven through the vineyard in the "mule", a beefy golf cart, and treated to a balsamic vinegar tasting that was unforgettable. The wine was excellent and at the end of it all we had to ship a case home (this is a very reasonable option at $30 from our hotel so don't be afraid to collect a few!) Without his connections and friendly relationships with the wineries we would not have had such a personal and up close experience. Larry was very knowledgeable and friendly and his Escalade was clean and comfortable. Thank you Larry for such a memorable trip. read more

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Larry is amazing. Five girlfriends and I booked him for two days of wine touring several weeks ago, only knowing that he had wonderful reviews on yelp. We had no idea he would essentially MAKE our trip. When we met Larry on the first morning, he introduced himself, saying that he would be our timekeeper and our voice of reason. Perhaps our wine spirit guide as well, although I'm not sure if he actually said that part or if we immediately knew it. We worked with Larry in advance of our trip to come up with an agenda for each day. That alone seemed invaluable to us, not having ever been to Napa before and surely not knowing what's best. Together, we came up with a mix of his recommendations, ones that we heard were good/notable, and others that we just had deals for. Keep that in mind for the next part: Day 1 we tried to follow the agreed-upon schedule as much as possible. It was clear that all of Larry's winery recommendations were our favorites - they were extremely personal and unique... quite unlike the ones we had suggested based on what we had heard or read. Boy, were we wrong. We were actually bored with our own suggestions on Day 1, so we essentially threw out our proposed agenda for Day 2 and told Larry to take us where he wanted. We trusted him, and rightfully so. One of the most unique experiences was at the Terraces at Quarry Vineyards (which will eventually get it's own Yelp review and not just a shout-out). The girls and I were able to ride around the grounds in a "Mule" (tractor) and taste 14-year-old balsamic before we even got to the tasting room. How cool is that? We would have never even known about it if not for Larry. On top of his great recommendations, Larry really looked out for us. He kept his SUV trunk stocked with water bottles in coolers and made sure we stayed hydrated throughout all the loads of wine tasting. Another win for Larry! We are all extremely grateful for his guidance and for making our trip wonderful. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing a ride or a wine spirit guide in Napa! read more

Your Driver In Napa Wine Tours - Our group with Larry, our timekeeper, voice of reason, and wine spirit guide! - Wine Tours Near Me

We recently hired Larry for my Bachelorette Party in Napa. Not only was he a great driver...he was informative and fun to be around. He provided us with great suggestions and made sure that our day was perfect. I highly recommend him and will certainly be using him again in the future. THANKS LARRY!!! read more

I was hesitant to write this review because I don't want Larry to be reserved for when we come back! Six of us recently took a girls trip to Napa Valley, and we hired Larry based on good reviews. Larry was the highlight of our trip! He planned two full days for us and made all of the reservations, including lunches. He even took us to an extra vineyard one day because we weren't ready to go home. He was the BEST! You could tell that every wine maker knew and respected him, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better time. All of the vineyards he chose were perfect for us. He provided plenty of water throughout the trip (we definitely need it!), and he even helped us pack up all our wine purchases on the last day to send home. This was our first trip to Napa, and we plan to go back annually. We will 100% use Larry every year from now on! read more

Your Driver In Napa Wine Tours - Larry took this photo on our second day in Napa! This was on our way to Caldwell Vineyard. - Wine Tours Near Me

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10 Stars if I could. Larry and our tour were great, plain and simple. I worked with him to coordinate a bachelorette wine tour and it was everything and more (much more) than we imagined. The private tastings were absolutely amazing and each winery we visited (Fontanella, O'Brien, Arroyo, and Saintsbury) deserve their own 5 star reviews. It was seriously like we were set in a movie for the day - perfect scenery, first class service, delicious wine, relaxing private tables and lounge chairs, informative staff and Larry behind all of it making sure we were on schedule and enjoying ourselves. I don't think a yelp review can do it justice - I can't even express my sincerity in recommending his tour. He has great knowledge and connections in the area that just can't be beat - book with Larry and you won't be sorry. His tour is a sure thing. read more

Larry is amazing! We wanted to spend a day wine tasting - myself and 6 girlfriends - and Larry took care of EVERYTHING. He was informative, friendly and all around great company. He planned the entire day, introduced us to new wineries and was the absolute best guide! We had the most wonderful time. I would highly recommend Larry to anyone interested in visiting the wine country, for any occasion! I look forward to our next trip with Larry! read more

Larry modestly calls himself "your driver." As we found out ourselves, he is much, much more than that, but the name he chose for himself demonstrates his gentle and accommodating demeanor, which I liked right off the bat. This combined with his great reviews and his website promising to take us "off the beaten path" led me to him. My girlfriend and I were not disappointed. Our engagement began before we ever arrived in Northern California. He had several questions about our wine knowledge, from what kinds we liked and how often we drank, if we were just looking or planning on buying wine, to whether we had a wine cooler or cellar. Funny, he didn't ask me about screw tops. :-) By the time we arrived in Northern California, he crafted two days of touring through the Wine Country for us. He picked us up at our B&B in his spotless Escalade. The first day we traveled through Sonoma County, hitting Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valley wineries. It seemed he knew everyone and everyone knew him. Larry likes his wine, seems to have a nice collection, is quite knowledgeable, and is fun to talk to. He took good care of us, making sure we stayed hydrated. I guess he did a good job, because after visiting five wineries, we had more wine at dinner! The next day we traveled through Napa. We didn't think it could get better, but it did. The visits got more intimate and more informative. We enjoyed barrel tasting, were sampling wines before and after blending, were driven out into the vineyards on their little go-cart, tasted an owner's private 16 year old balsamic vinegar straight from the barrels, and had a lovely lunch at the most beautiful location. We even talked about iPhone apps and we each downloaded the other's recommendations. I highly recommend Larry. This was our first time wine tasting, and he kindly held our hand through the process until we got our sea legs. It was an intimate trip for us, and Larry was the perfect host. He knows the Wine Country, the wineries, and the owners. He takes good care of you, is a knowledgeable and professional, and a friendly soul who I believe will make your trip to Napa as wonderful as ours was. Thank you, Larry. read more

My boyfriend recently took me on a birthday trip to Sonoma/Napa to celebrate. We used the Car Service/Wine Tour services of Larry Luttrell and one of his driver's Melinda. Day one Larry took us to Sonoma Valley where we experienced three different and unique wineries. Larry is exceptional in his taste and choice of places to take his clientele. This is the second time we have used his services. We found that when we left the trip planning to Larry and his team's capable hands we had the best experiences. As always, Larry did not disappoint. Day two we met Melinda, one of Larry's drivers. Melinda was exceptional. This was the day of my birthday and we had some amendments to the plan. She never batted an eyelash and made the day special by adding in a trip to get some bubbles in free time she helped create and afforded us a trip to a winery that wasn't even on the itinerary. Melinda was absolutely wonderful. Larry is well known and beloved around Napa and it seemed everywhere we went they knew Larry and his team. We cannot recommend Larry more. Each time we learn of someone going to the Napa we make sure they have Larry's information. We will certainly be using his services again the next time we are in the area. read more

Our day with Larry was the best one we experienced in Napa. We heard about him through friends of friends and really lucked out. He requested specific information about our tastes and experiences with wine before we even arrived. This information allowed him to set up a custom day that pleased all four of us in our party. He took us to smaller, family-owned wineries, which allowed us to really learn about the wine and get to know the sellers. The highlight of our day was a wine-paired luncheon at Whetsone Cellars. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with Michelle and learning the history of their winery. The personal relationships Larry has cultivated over time made us feel like we were spending the day among friends. Larry was professional, engaging, and kept us well hydrated. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Melinda took us out for two days of winery visits. She was interesting, kind and accommodating. Immediately, we felt like she was a friend we had known for awhile instead of our tour guide. It was wonderful birthday weekend!!! Larry listened and planned wineries that met the needs of everyone in our group. At our last winery, I was surprised by a cake and Melinda brought her silver for us to eat it with. Thank you for a great trip. I would definitely use them again!! read more

If there were 10 stars, Larry would get all 10! I didn't think our trip could be any better than last year but Larry (owner, Your Driver in Napa) out did himself. Larry is knowledgeable, professional and downright fun to be around. He took us to some amazing "off the beaten path" places that we never would have found or known about on our own. He made each day relaxing and fun. We didn't have to worry about one thing! We got in the car, relaxed, drank wine, ate good food and enjoyed the gorgeous views. If you are planning a trip to Napa/Sonoma, you would be doing yourself a huge favor if you hired Larry. He made all the difference in the world! read more

Larry was fantastic! He recommended smaller family type wineries we never would have found on our own. The wines we tasted were delicious and the overall experience he delivered was quality and top rate. He is knowledgeable and professional. The entire experience was relaxing and fun, and our group of 6 and 3 couples, didn't have to worry about anything. He also provided us with bottled water to drink throughout the day in between the 5 wineries we visited in 1 day. I definitely recommend him to anyone who might be visiting Napa for a vacation or just to go somewhere and purchase some excellent wines. -Lauren read more

Larry is a very courteous driver & is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the area-in short, Larry was AWESOME!!! The tour started very professional & reserved, but towards the end of the day...Larry remained professional but we got a bit wild & crazy!! I highly recommend that you visit the wineries that Larry suggests; our group had more fun @ those wineries as they provided a more personal experience (Larry also provides water in between winery stops) We will definitely employ his services next time we're in Napa You were great Larry! Ben, from the January birthday gang read more

We recently travelled to Napa Valley for our 25th wedding anniversary. I had hired Larry to provide us with a personal wine tour for the day. What Larry Lutrell did for us was make our trip a once in a life time event. From reserving dinner reservations for us for 3 nights to the spectacular experience he provided us. Larry personalized everything to our specific likes from food to wine. The lovely people he introduced us to, went out of their way to make us feel special. EVERY person wished us a happy anniversary. If I could give Larry 20 stars I would. PLEASE book him for a once in a lifetime experience!!! We visited Fontanella Family Winery, thank you Stacey, Canard Wines,thank you Rich, Julie with Azur wines, what a lovely person, WhiteHall Lane Winery,thank you Chandler. A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO LARRY read more

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When searching Yelp for a kind soul to drive 7 members of a bachelorette party around Napa wine tasting, preferably for a reasonable price and not in a limo, I came upon Your Driver in Napa. So glad I did! Larry was professional, knowledgeable and patient. He had wonderful winery suggestions and set up all the tasting appointments. He even had the foresight to order lunch ahead of time so it would be ready right when we all needed it. The seven of us fit comfortably in his Escalade and had a most wonderful day. There were no extra fees or added costs in his quoted price, and he even carried all our wine purchases to the car. I would highly recommend Your Driver in Napa to anyone looking for a great driver to safely drive them around the wineries of Napa (or Sonoma) for a reasonable price. I have no doubt I will be using Your Driver in Napa for my next wine tasting trip! Thank you Larry! read more

Larry set up an excellent itinerary and was the perfect introduction to Napa. Cannot recommend Larry enough and cannot imagine a driver with better wine knowledge than Larry. If it is your first trip especially, I would recommend letting Larry pick your itinerary. We will be back and we will be hiring Larry again. read more

Larry is a wonderful driver. He took such good care of us. Kept us hydrated and made sure we made it to all of our tastings. Most importantly, SilverOak. I highly recommend Larry read more

I've been meaning to write this review for a while, but better late than never, right? Last fall (End of Oct/Beginning of Nov), 6 of us headed from Hotlanta to San Francisco and the wine country for an extended weekend. We wanted to see a bit of San Fran (we'd all been there before) and then really see California wine country. Some of us had been there before, others had not. When we initially started planning our trip, we were planning to go to wineries that we knew and buy from. It was after we started looking for a driver that Larry came into the picture and suggested we go to places we didn't know. Honestly, this was the best advice we could have received. Larry asked about what wines we enjoyed, what areas we wanted to see, etc. He then made suggestions based on that. Those suggestions and his guidance made our trip! We went to smaller, intimate vineyards that we might never have had the good fortune to visit (or find! some where a lot off the beaten path) without his knowledge of the area. He also fit right in with our group, and made suggestions about lunch that saved us time and gave us more "local color" Everyone in our group had a fantastic experience. Thanks Larry! We took lots of photos from the 10 wineries we visited: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joejoyce/collections/72157625460626194/ read more

With each trip, I get to discover new wineries and aspects of Napa thanks to Larry and this service! Had a wonderful day this Saturday despite the rainy weather (they even provided umbrellas for us!) Have booked Larry 3 times over the past 2 years, and highly recommend him. read more

Larry (aka Lars) was one of the best things that happened to our Napa trip. There were 5 of us crazy girls and he took very good care of us. We gave him an idea of what we wanted our day to look like ahead of time and he put together the perfect schedule, including a few amazing wineries that we would have never found on our own. He gave us great background on the area, wine tasting tips & all sorts of insider information. He also handled our silliness, x-rated behavior, etc like a champ. I've done Napa without a driver and it really didn't even compare. Having Lars and an Escalade to roll around in was worth every penny and I will never go back! read more

Larry was very responsive and was great in helping us get the trip organized - he called ahead to the wineries to make reservations and/or let them know we were coming. We had Paul for our driver and he was awesome. Punctual, fun to talk to, and helped make our day one to remember. Thanks! read more

We were looking for a wine tasting day that was off the radar and we got it! My husband and I had an amazing day. Keith was great and did everything to make our day exceptional, even with only 24hrs notice. Thank you for a great Napa Valley experience. read more

Looking for a knowledgeable driver to give you an amazing day in Napa? Well, your search ends here. Larry is amazing. He treated myself and my 3 girlfriends to the most amazing day ever! I have been on dozens of wine tasting trips and excursions. None, and I mean NONE, of them compare to the day we had with Larry. The Escalade is super clean, and stocked with water. Larry is gracious, knowledgeable, and very professional. The wineries he took us to provided us with one on one tours and tastings with the winemakers, and even lunch, snacks, and all the fabulous wine I could ever want. We seriously felt like VIP's! I am ruined forever. A basic walk up to the tasting bar is just not gonna cut it after the day that Larry arranged for us. He even put up with our crazy singing and dancing on the ride back to the city! THANKS LARRY!!! read more

He gives you an unpretentious insider's view to an area he's spent many years being an intimate part of. Solid guy , knows his stuff, makes you feel very comfortable whatever your level of familiarity with the area is, interesting guy to talk to and learn from. read more

Larry is by the far the best reason to visit Napa! We like to call him the unofficial mayor of Napa. Not only does he take care of every detail of your day, he makes sure you stay on schedule, are well take care of (bottle of water after each winery as he opens your door!), walks you in and out of every stop and is just overall the best guy. I've used Larry for girls trips, romantic day trips with my husband, birthdays with my parents and just yesterday for a bachelorette party. His Escalade rolled just right, his XM radio choices were spot on and it's pretty obvious he's taken a photography course or two as all of our pictures were amazing. Says the bride, "I've never seen brighter greens in my pictures!" His posing skills were excellent not to mention the patience of a saint handling 7 ladies who'd been drinking all day. Hands down, the best option for your day in the Valley. If limos were a star, Larry would be the Milky Way. read more

Your Driver In Napa Wine Tours - Finishing up our day at Paraduxx! - Wine Tours Near Me

What a great day Larry put together for us!! By far the best experience we have had in Napa; couldn't have asked for a better itinerary. Highly recommended!!! Thanks for a great day Larry!! read more

Wow! Larry made our vacation in Napa one of the most memorable vacations ever. He really listened to what we were looking for and took us to more boutique-style, intimate, family owned wineries. We really appreciate his hospitality and down to earth attitude. He explained to us that it was ok if we didn't want to order wine from every winery we stopped at. (That made us feel more comfortable) Although, we bought wine at every winery but one. They were so delicious! Lunch was on the go but you don't get any better than stopping at Bouchon Bakery and eating a yummy lunch on a vineyard!!! Drinking wine all day can take it's toll on you but Larry provided water for re-hydration and even a box to put our wine in. If you are going to Napa do yourself a favor and book Larry. We are going back for our Honeymoon and we will definitely hire Larry again. read more

Larry did a great job planning my family's trip. It was the perfect experience for my family, who had never been to Napa before. On the day of our tastings, Keith was our driver, and my family had a great time with him. He was extremely knowledgeable of Napa and accommodated us in any way possible. He even took care of mailing our wine purchases back home for us which was great! After finishing the day, I am definitely regretting not spending 2 days in Napa with Keith and will definitely use Larry & Keith again for my next Napa trip. read more

Larry was a fantastic driver (and teacher!) during our day with him in Napa Valley. He was easy to work with to create an itinerary that accommodated places that we wanted to see, as well as some places he recommended. As we drove through different areas of the valley and were on our way to the next destination, Larry shared some fantastic history and facts about the area, the wine, and even tasting tips/considerations to help us have the best experience possible. He provided plenty of bottled water throughout the day - very key to helping everyone stay hydrated, especially in the summer heat. We didn't have to look at our watches once to keep track of time - Larry spaced out our stops perfectly and made sure that we stuck to our schedule without us feeling rushed at any point in time. I highly recommend Larry over any of the larger limo/car service companies (you never know who you're going to end up with for the day with those places!). read more

Before traveling to Napa for the first time, a friend recommended using Larry as our driver. Now that I've returned home, I have realized how thankful I am for that suggestion! One of Larry's friends and associates, Brian, drove us around the Valley based on the itinerary Larry made for us. It was nothing short of perfect! Our group of four came home with wonderful wines and more sophisticated palettes! Larry and Brian are the best, and we can't wait to get back to the area! read more

Larry was fantastic! He's super nice and had great recommendations. We'd definitely hire him the next time we are in Napa.

We had the BEST time ever on our day in Napa. I will absolutely be utilizing this service again. AMAZING.

Larry was absolutely amazing on our recent wine tour in Heidelberg-- he took us to some super unique and gorgeous wineries that were off the beaten path. He was also so nice and accommodating to all of us. He brought a bunch of waters in his car for us and a cooler to hold all of our wine purchases which was great. His car was spotless, roomy and really comfortable. I would definitely recommend Larry-- he is a true professional and genuinely nice man. read more

We only had one day in Napa for touring the wineries but Larry did a great job in making that day very special. He arranged all tours and private tastings and we could not have had a better day. We learned more about growing grapes and wine making than we could have asked for. Keith was our driver and he took very good care of us. He too was very informative, since he has lived in the area for along time. We highly recommend Larry for your winery experience. read more

May daughters and I spent an absolutely great day wine tasting in Napa Valley with many thanks to Larry Luttrell who acted as our driver and guide. He was knowledgable, helpful, pleasant and a safe driver. He knew alot about the valley and the wineries and added to our exceptional experience. Thank you, Larry! We plan to recommend him to all our friends visiting the valley! read more

If you're expecting a town car / limo with a driver in a suit that drops you off at your destinations and waits outside during your private wine tastings, then Larry is not the guy for you. Larry showed up 5 minutes late in a Black Honda Mini Van, dressed in old jeans and casual shirt. He then proceeded to include himself in all our private wine tastings and immersing himself in the conversations. His arrogance was astounding! The only positive part of the trip was that he didn't drink any of the wine during the tastings and he took us to great wineries. read more

I can't imagine a better experience than being driven by Larry on the wine tour of your dreams. Our long weekend was completely arranged and coordinated right down to lunches and evening dining so we didn't have to worry about anything but enjoying ourselves. And his knowledge of wines and the relationships he's built in the Napa-Sonoma region ensured that we went to the most amazing boutique wineries and enjoyed outstanding scenery along with our tastings. We were so thrilled with our trip that we're already booking another! Travel in comfort and confidence knowing that your needs are taken care of - that's what Larry offers! Not to mention how delightful he is to be around...we had a blast with him. He's the best! read more

Larry is so much more than your driver in Napa! He is very knowledgeable about the area and about wine and wine making. The day he set up for us was how wine tasting should be: small, family owned wineries meeting the wine makers, the vineyard owners, etc. We could not have set this day up ourselves, or through the hotel. His connections and knowledge are incredible. We loved our day in Napa! Spring Mountain was beautiful. I can't say enough wonderful things about Larry. read more

We just got back and had a wonderful time with our tour created by Larry and guided by Melinda! As soon as I contacted Larry he wrote back write away and began planning our day. At first I thought maybe we should do some big wineries mixed in with the small hand-picked places Larry wanted us to see. He convinced me to let him pick the wineries and go to the "big boys" like Mondavi and Beringer on other days. I'm SO glad we did it this way!! We got to go and see some truly amazing wineries we would never have seen otherwise. At all of the wineries we had private tours and tasting for our group of 6 (three couples) which even included tasting 15-year-old balsamic vinegar in the making! Although Larry himself wasn't our guide he showed up at the last winery to say "hi" and even bought us a bottle of wine to celebrate our engagement. Our guide Melinda was great, she's been living in the area for 20 years so she knows her stuff. Overall we had an absolutely amazing time and would do it again in a heart-beat. read more