Platypus Wine Tours Reviews and Guest Comments
May 18, 2013
"We had a wonderful time on our tour. Our guide, Toni, was excellent! We loved the smaller, more personal wineries that Toni suggested. We can't wait to be back!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS
~Gaurang & Shruti
May 12, 2013
"We loved our wine tour with Platypus! The only downside was that we didn't know how great the tour would be so we didn't book more than one! The wineries we visited were varied and interesting. The scenery was spectacular. Our guide, Greta, was lovely and she made sure that everyone had a wonderful time. The lunch outside at a winery was perfect and we enjoyed sharing a meal with the new friends we made on the tour. We were a varied group, but all had a great time together sharing wine and stories. We'll be sure to take another Platypus tour on our next trip to Napa and Sonoma! Thanks again!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Joanne & George Boudreau
May 12, 2013
"Me and my friend had a tremendous day with Greta and 4 american couples. Super vineyards, great weather and company. My favourite stop was at Hoppers Creek!"
4 OUT OF 5 STARS
~Gunilla Kamperin
May 07, 2013
"We really enjoyed our tour with Scott W. We were with another couple from Canada and enjoyed getting to know them too. We appreciated having a small group. The weather, wine and picnic were all wonderful and it was so relaxing traveling around the vineyards in the shuttle bus. The ferry ride over from San Francisco was another bonus."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Katherine and Mark Milburn
May 06, 2013
"Rod made a good tour into a GREAT EXPERIENCE. He was knowledgeable, gracious, and fun to be with. He treated us as part of his extended family and we all were made to feel special and at home. I could not imagine how it could have been better. Again, thank you Rod and Platypus for a wonderful experience."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~George Odishoo
May 05, 2013
"We had a great time on your tour, the wineries were superb and we had a fun time with our other tour members. The group was small and we got to know each other."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Jim Armstrong
May 05, 2013
"Army Moreno was our guide and did a great job. Took us to some wonderful wineries. In particular, the Helena View winery with Charlie Johnston was excellent. I would highly recommend it."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Chris Riddiough
May 05, 2013
"Army is a great tour guide, and the best-tasting wines were from Charlie's Helena View Winery. I'd recommend all to my friends!"
4 OUT OF 5 STARS~Judith Nedrow
May 03, 2013
"Our tour with Platypus and Karl (with a K) was wonderful! The wineries were small and quaint but full of flavor and beauty. It was the first wine tour that we have been on and we can't wait to come to Napa for another someday!Thanks so much for making our 25th anniversary so special!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Scott and Beverly Luginbuhl
May 02, 2013
"Wonderful. Greg our tour guide was great, we really had a good time. Great selection of wineries he took us to. Definitely would recommend this company."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Sandy Speelman
May 02, 2013
"We had an amazing time on our platypus wine tour. Greta picked us up on time and drove us around all day. We liked being able to go to small family wineries that we otherwise would not have visited. We enjoyed a picnic lunch that Greta prepared for us at Hill Winery under the olive trees. We enjoyed the wineries and the people on our tour. This is an excellent way to see Napa."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Amanda & Andrew Young
April 30, 2013
"We had a great time using Platypus and Greg was an awesome guide. Personable and knowledgeable. He did a great job picking wineries that interested us. Definitely would do it again! Thanks so much!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Earl D.
April 30, 2013
"We very much enjoyed our wine tour with Platypus and would highly recommend it! Whether you know very little or a lot about wine, you will meet great people and have fun. Therese was funny and very knowledgable about the area and all of the wineries. We loved the emphasis on the smaller wineries!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Beth V
April 29, 2013
"Thanks to Mark for a great time on the tour! We had a fun group that made the day go much to fast. Mark took us to a hidden jewel, Charter Oak Winery, it was amazing. Thanks again for a great day."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Dave Groth
April 29, 2013
"What a lucky day for me and my two sisters. We had Toni for our driver Toni was so knowledable funny and has such a love for the region of grapes. Tony, we wish you peace love and happiness hope to see you again. Cheers"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Mary Dwyer
April 29, 2013
"Our tour was everything we hoped it would be. Greta was able to fit in all the wineries we wished to visit along with a couple of others. Overall the day was pleasant, the guide professional and personable, the wine was superb and the lunch delicious. I'd use Platypus again the next time we travel to California."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Debra Price
April 29, 2013
"The tour was just great and Toni was as well. She made us feel very comfortable from the get go and was wonderful in giving us information about the wineries and much more. The lunch was very nice as well. I would definitely recommend Platypus Wine Tours to anyone visiting the area."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Tana Kenny
April 27, 2013
"We had a great time! Our driver Floyd was friendly and knowledgeable, and he took us to a good range of wineries - big, small, red, white, etc. We would definitely recommend it!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Danielle & Meghan
April 27, 2013
"Great team - great tour! LOVED touring boutique wineries that I would have not considered myself!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Tara Coleman
April 27, 2013
"We had a great time with Platypus. Our driver Greg knew a lot about wine, and was an all-around great tour guide. He was laid back, witty, made sure everyone had a fun day, and his choice of wineries was perfect."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Nicole & Tom Harrison
April 27, 2013
"Angie was great! She handled the group well, and was in tune to discomfort felt by our daughter by another passenger who was relentless in his questions about her relationship with her boyfriend. I feel Angie did try to quiet him down, and in the end she did discount my daughter's tour, which was very nice of her. The wineries we visited were especially interesting!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Virginia (Ginny) Mogensen
April 27, 2013
"We had a fabulous tour of Napa with Greg as our guide. He selected a nice variety of both big and small wineries so by the end of the tour I felt like I experienced Napa to the fullest. Every winery had a unique philosophy and the wines at each of them were fabulous. Greg was informative, funny, and punctual. The lunch provided was delicious. I have already recommended Platypus to my friends and encouraged them to book a tour on their visit."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Katie and Andy Potter
April 26, 2013
"I planned this trip for a group of 8 and was hoping it would be perfect. It absolutely was! Peter was a fantastic tour guide and introduced us to the Tudal Winery, where we had a lovely lunch. What a gem that place is! The service, transportation, relaxed environment were all outstanding and everyone in the group raved for the rest of the trip about how great our tour experience had been. I cannot thank you enough for ensuring everyone had a wonderful day. It could not have been better. Thank you!!!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Andrea Fox
April 25, 2013
"Wow! We spent two days with Greg and they were two of the best vacation days I've ever had. He took our group of six to all the wineries we requested, found great lunch options, surprised us with a full day of wineries we had never heard of but loved, and generally made our trip to napa a fabulous experience. We will definitely call in Greg an Platypus on our next trip!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Anne mcCarroll
April 25, 2013
"Our two day wine country tour last week was everything we hoped it would be and more. I cant say enough good things about Army. He went above and beyond on both days to make sure we had everything we needed and wanted. Couldn't have been more please. Thanks a bunch. Cheers!!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Nathan Fleck
April 22, 2013
"I was so glad that I choose Platypus Tours for my tour of Sonoma wineries. I would definitely recommend them to other people."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Madeline Gilbert
April 22, 2013
"We enjoyed ourselves immensely and with our terrific tour guide, we all had a great time of conversation, wine and stories. We would definitely go on another Platypus Wine Tour -- you made it informative, interesting and fun."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Craig and Denise Malcolm
April 20, 2013
"Had a fantastic time!!! Glad I took the tour."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Sharon Thomas
April 20, 2013
"Thank you to Greg and Platypus Tours for a fantastic wine tasting experience for my friend's bachelorette party! Greg chose a great variety of wineries for our tour and provided welcome commentary between stops. Every detail--from pick-up and drop-off, the wineries and tastings, and the picnic lunch--was taken care of, leaving us to enjoy the wine tasting! Thanks again."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Heather
April 20, 2013
"Ken was an absolutely wonderful tour guide. It was my friend Maddie's birthday and he truly made it special. When we were at Loxton winery, he brought out a special birthday treat for her, which was very nice & sweet. Loxton was the perfect setting where we had our delicious lunch, opened up a bottle of wine, and just enjoyed the beautiful setting and weather. And to top it off we went to six wineries and not four. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic time! I can't wait to come back and do another tour, and my friends had an amazing time too!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Elizabeth Baranik
April 19, 2013
"Our tour was great, my wife and I were with 4 other couples on the tour and Army our tour guide was great and knowledgeable and took us to unique wineries throughout Napa and Sonoma. We hope we can do it again with soon."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Nick Pappagallo
April 19, 2013
"This was the second time that we use Platypus tours, the first time was in 2011. The driver was friendly and very knowledgeable about wines and the wineries. We had such a good time, we decided to use them again. This driver was also knowledgeable and funny. We joked around trying to make the other guests feel more at ease. The bus seats ten guests, so it is more intimate than the bigger buses.After a couple of tastings, everyone loosens up and gets to know each other. We like the fact that Platypus supports the smaller wineries instead of the big crowded ones.We will definitely use Platypus again next time when we go to the Napa area.The gourmet cheese and crackers on the bus is a nice touch. They also serve a picnic lunch at one of the wineries."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Robert and Janet Fowler
April 16, 2013
"From our prompt pick up to our drop off we had a great day. Four fun wineries specially picked and two hosted by the owners. Our guide Toni knew everything and more. What a great way to spend our Anniversary in Napa meeting new friends and tasting great wines! We'll be back"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Nancy McDaniel
April 15, 2013
"Our Napa tour with Army was fantastic! It was clear he knew the winemakers well and that made for a very personal experience. Highly recommended!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Caroline Abbey
April 14, 2013
"Thank you to Phil B. and all the team at Platypus. Our private tour began with a timely pick up in San Francisco. At once we through our guide Phil a curve ball which he handled with pure confidence and class. After adjusting our schedule we were taken past all the Disney like tourist traps and arrived at a secluded private tasting platypus arranged for us. Unparalleled views and boutique wines followed us through out the day. The van we used was more than comfortable and well kept. The driving was exceptionally courteous and professional. Your team made our day, I can't thank you enough. Cheers!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Pablo Artaza
April 14, 2013
"Amazing tour. Very boutique feel and Army was great!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Kirby Duncan
April 14, 2013
"What a fantastic day out! Toni was wonderful and went out of her way to ensure Craig had options (he's solely a white wine drinker) - maybe let guys from overseas aware that Napa is red heavy?!Great group of people on the tour, like minded & full of fun!! Would recommend and DEFINITELY go again :-)"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Pamela & Craig
April 13, 2013
"Peter was absolutely wonderful! He took us to beautiful wineries, explained the areas he was taking us to, provided a delicious lunch and was just such a delight. I would definitely recommend Platypus Tours!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Katie Young
April 13, 2013
"This was our second time to use Karl and surely won't be our last. He is professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. The wineries were great as was the homemade picnic. Class act!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Susan cornell
April 13, 2013
"Peter.was great! Really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Paul Gillette
April 13, 2013
"This was our second tour with Platypus and we are fans! Greg did a wonderful job organizing our tour with attention to our likes and interests. He was fun and friendly while informative and keeping us to a well planned day. We couldn't have asked for a better trip with much credit going to Greg. We will definitely use them again in the future."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Beth Ann Stromatt
April 11, 2013
"The tour with Sandy was wonderful, she did a fantastic job. The smaller wineries that we visited were all great and had so much character. Will recommend Platypus to everybody that I know. Thank you."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~PETER WILLIAMS
April 11, 2013
"I went on a private wine tour with 5 friends through Napa Valley and Sonoma. Platypus tours provided us a fun tour guide (Mark) and we could not have asked for a better trip! Thank you Platypus tours for being so accommodating, fun, and allowing us to tour the region in style!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Krista W
April 09, 2013
"Peter was an excellent tour director, very knowledgeable. Wineries a lot of fun andwe liked the smaller, less known ones. Lovely lunch"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Arnold Sherman
April 08, 2013
"We visited 4 wineries and had a great time at each one. We were treated well from the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off. Our guide, Army was great."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Kristin Sticha
April 07, 2013
"We toured with Platypus on our 23rd wedding anniversary and had a really wonderful time! Sandi, our guide, was very down-to-earth and easy going. She selected the perfect mix of small to moderate sized wineries for our visit. Each had unique features and all had great wine. Our lunch was really nice, too! I would whole heartedly recommend Platypus and will use them again in the future as we plan to return to Napa. Thanks for a great time!"
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~Pam & Karl Kasten
April 06, 2013
"Jamie was a fantastic tour guide. The wineries he selected on short notice were perfect for our tastes. The lunch was delicious - far better than we would have expected for the modest cost. Platypus is the way to go to experience Napa wines."
5 OUT OF 5 STARS~John Tishler
