Winter in the Vineyards: Dormancy

Winter in the Vineyards: Dormancy

Once the harvest has finished, Napa and Sonoma wineries focus their attention on turning those carefully nurtured grapes into world-class wines. However, there is still plenty going on in the vineyards. Once the grapes are gone, and the weather turns chilly, the vines...
Holiday Gift Certificates for All to Enjoy

Holiday Gift Certificates for All to Enjoy

Many of the visitor-friendly businesses of glorious Napa Valley offer Holiday Gift Certificates that you may use during the upcoming holiday season or anytime later. Gift certificates can be perfect for anniversary gifts (perhaps your own?), birthday presents,...
Thanksgiving with Friends and Family in Napa

Thanksgiving with Friends and Family in Napa

As Thanksgiving nears, we begin pondering those gatherings with family and friends to give thanks for all your blessings and enjoy the traditional food and drink. But, as most of us know, these beautiful experiences all add up to an enormous amount of hard work and...
Guide Feature: Tour Curators Dustin and Patty

Guide Feature: Tour Curators Dustin and Patty

Platypus Wine Tours offers a wide variety of fascinating, educational, and enjoyable Wine Tours and winetasting opportunities throughout Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country. Whether join-in or privately reserved, Platypus Wine Tours allow visitors to safely relax and...