Top 6 Ghost Wineries of Wine Country

Top 6 Ghost Wineries of Wine Country

Following the 19th Century discovery that Napa Valley and other parts of California could become one of the most prolific and diverse wine grape growing areas in the world, vineyards and wineries literally sprouted across the landscape. By 1919 when Prohibition and...
Recipe Feature: Beet Salad

Recipe Feature: Beet Salad

With Fall around the corner, we’re so looking forward to the abundance of the familiar produce that tends to adorn our dining table right through to Thanksgiving. Besides being delicious, beets are great way to bring a salad to life, or to serve as an exciting...
Featured Tour Guide: Gary Grossman

Featured Tour Guide: Gary Grossman

Gary Grossman is one of our fine Napa and Sonoma wine tour guides. Gary’s long time commitment has been delivering the best experience for our wine country visitors. I asked Gary a little more about his time in Napa as a Platypus Tours wine guide.  How long have...
Featured Winery: Auburn James Winery

Featured Winery: Auburn James Winery

Since 2005, Platypus Wine Tours has offered highly educational and enjoyable wine tours to Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries.  Safe, fun, and memorable, Platypus tours are available for groups, private, or as join-ins. During the nearly two decades of experience...
Day Trip Ideas Around Napa Valley

Day Trip Ideas Around Napa Valley

Napa Valley and the Sonoma region are well known among locals and visitors alike for providing an array of pristine day trip destinations. Whether you’re traveling alone, with friends, or taking family along with you, there is truly something for everyone. Keep...