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Platypus Wine Tours features world-class Sonoma and Napa winery tours throughout Central California Wine Country. Their safe, professionally curated wine country tours feature expert commentary by friendly, well-informed associates and visits to select boutique...

Wineries worldwide create wine clubs to reward loyal customers with certain benefits and priorities not available to the public. These perks include discounts, invitations to special events, complimentary Sonoma wine tasting or Napa Valley wine tastings, and more....

Many wines improve with age. Also, many elite wines will tend to increase their value over time. In either situation, holding and storing these wines to maintain their quality and taste is a fundamental requirement. Wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma region wineries can...

The very creative Platypus Wine Tours food staff continually draws compliments from their guests about the taste and quality of many of the foods offered on Napa Valley wine tours and special events. At times, the tour hosts are asked about the recipes of some of the...

Napa Valley summers are packed with adventures, activities, and top-notch entertainment. During this season, residents and visitors take advantage of the fantastic weather and glorious scenery to enjoy outdoor fun, art, and music while reveling in the renowned...

Napa Valley is famous for its excellent wine and food, incredible landscapes, and welcoming hospitality. With so many world-class activities available, prioritizing what to do doing your Napa Valley visit can be a challenge. During your next Napa Valley visit, why not...

In its many forms and styles, wine has been produced and consumed for centuries. Even during biblical times, consumers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia are known to have consumed wines during their festive occasions and even as medicines. As early as 1000 BCE, the...

The culinary team at Platypus Wine Tours takes pride in the food quality and tastes we provide for tours of Napa and Sonoma wine country and other special events. Feedback regarding the foods we serve has been universally positive, and, in many instances, guests have...

Wine tasting should be a relaxed, educational, and enjoyable experience. Wineries tend to strive to create a comfortable experience for all, hoping that guests will purchase their wines, become regular consumers of it, and spread the good word about their product. As...

The culinary staff at Platypus Wine Tours of Napa is always looking for and testing new recipes to share with their California wine tour guests. During a typical Platypus Wine Tour, guests are treated to a high level of comfort in the tour vehicles, enjoy a carefully...

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you might consider a quick and fun escape that frees both of you from the daily grind and help to rekindle your relationship. To relax and enjoy, head to beautiful Napa Valley, which offers many world-class dining options, cozy...

“A company is only as good as its people” is an often-repeated truth we have all heard many times. For a leading tour operator like Platypus Wine Tours of Napa Valley, understanding this principle is fundamental to the company’s success. Importance of Leaving the...

Platypus Wine Tours, headquartered in Napa, conducts safe and educational regular and custom tours throughout Wine Country California. Destinations include many of the best boutique wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Besides visiting the vineyards and...

Nearly a half-century ago, a division of the U.S. Treasury Department began to designate specific regions of the nation as AVAs or American Viticultural Areas. The issue was to provide consumers with greater clarity regarding the origin and characteristics of the...

From late November to early January, Napa and Sonoma Valleys close out each year on a high note featuring a wide range of seasonal celebrations, gala events, and a hearty welcome to the New Year. December is a magical time in Sonoma and Napa Valley. The communities...

It’s Holiday Season! For many of us, a turkey will be served, likely for that family Thanksgiving Dinner and possibly during the Christmas and New Year seasons. Usually, we end up with some leftover turkey and may be looking for delicious and easy-to-make recipe...

Wine Country California is the perfect place to experience the joys of the Holiday Season. The businesses and communities of Napa Valley and Sonoma County are once again extending their famous hospitality in so many ways, with each year bringing new, exciting events...