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July 14, 2021
Some of the Best Places to Picnic in the Napa Valley
The postcard-like scenery that Napa Valley wineries and Sonoma wineries allow residents to share in many wonderful outings, especially during…
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June 25, 2021
Featured Winery: Pride Mountain Vineyards
Pride Mountain Vineyards (PMV) was founded in 1990 by Jim and Carolyn Pride and since 2004 has been owned by…
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May 24, 2021
Featured Tour Guide: Chris Largent
I started with Platypus in 2013. Prior to coming to Platypus I worked in the corporate world for about 30…
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May 24, 2021
Featured Winery: Charles Krug Winery
The history of Napa Valley starts at Charles Krug Winery. Founded in 1861 by a Prussian immigrant, this iconic winery…
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May 2, 2021
RECIPE: Spring Roasted Asparagus, Sauteed Mushrooms and Flank Steak
Recipe: Grilled Flank Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms and local roasted asparagus We are all about sharing simple and fun pairings…
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May 2, 2021
Featured Winery: Lasseter Family Winery
Lasseter Family Winery strives to make honest, balanced, graceful wines, and to refresh and replenish the resources from which these…
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April 26, 2021
7 Hidden Gems that you will find in Sonoma Valley
In all its splendor, Sonoma Valley, has more to enjoy than just wine. When you explore here, you are going…
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April 11, 2021
Mother’s Day in Napa
A special holiday is quickly approaching this Spring, can you guess which one we are talking about? The one and…
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April 6, 2021
Tres Sabores
Distinctive, truly enticing, and unconventional. A “hidden gem” in the Napa Valley The Vineyards and Winery of Tres Sabores are…
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March 3, 2021
Featured Team Member – Alison Johnston plus St. Patrick’s Day Recipe
Featured Platypus Team Member – Alison Johnston After years as a tour guide Alison is now our Director of Operations.…
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February 16, 2021
Featured Tour Guide: Linda Wright
What Linda’s tour guests have to say about her: “I had toured with Platypus two times prior (both several years…
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February 16, 2021
Featured Winery: Ghost Block Winery
Ghost Block winery is often on our tour itineraries. They are part of the Pelissa family’s trio of wineries in…
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