Featured Platypus Team Member – Alison Johnston After years as a tour guide Alison is now our Director of Operations. She basically does it all and happens to also be Irish. So if you call us here in the office and hear an Irish brogue, you are lucky enough to...
Ghost Block winery is often on our tour itineraries. They are part of the Pelissa family’s trio of wineries in the Napa Valley. They are excited to share with you their new offering of virtual tastings that you can enjoy at home. If you haven’t done a virtual tasting...
February is Black History Month and we’d like to share with you some Black owned wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Sonoma County wineries: Fog Crest Vineyards – Sebastopol – producing pinot noir and chardonnay in the Russian River valley....
By Andy Hyman Your search should begin by considering the gift recipient’s tastes. Most wine drinkers have specific preferences, whether they like a dry white wine or a fun and fruity sparkling Rose’ or a bold Cabernet Sauvignon. Consider what...
The Napa Valley is home to diverse microclimates formed by the many hills and mountains. This creates the perfect home for many grape varietals to flourish. Let’s look at the top 7 red wine grapes grown in Napa Valley: 1. Cabernet Sauvignon The most widely...
We are all about sharing simple and fun pairings and recipes to help you create your own food and wine memories. With Cupid’s day just around the corner, perhaps you are looking to create a fancy plate that will impress someone near and dear to your heart during your...
You can avoid all of the work and stress of planning your Napa Valley or Sonoma wine region visit by allowing us to guide you through a most compelling and memorable day in the wine country!
On our small group join-in wine tours, you’ll meet other wine adventurers on a roomy shuttle led by one of our friendly and informative tour guides. We’ll pick you up from your area lodging for a day filled with fun, flavor and adventure!
Or…make it private! We’re happy to accommodate couples or groups of any size for customized tours through the wine country.