BottleRock Festival 2019

The countdown to the biggest weekend in Napa Valley all year is over… it is officially time for BottleRock! This is the time where Napa Valley completely transforms into a wine, food, and fun-filled music festival over Memorial Day weekend. As Bruno Mars called it...

5 Easter Winery Events to Check Out this Weekend

Easter Events at Local Wineries Easter is quickly approaching and if you are still looking to make some last minute plans for the holiday, don’t worry, there are plenty of options for how to spend your Easter in wine country. While there are a lot of different events...

Event Season in Wine Country

Events abound in wine country for those embarking on Napa Valley wine tours or Sonoma wine tours starting in the spring! Every year the wine country near the bay area bustles with fun events both large and small, bringing out delicious eats along with world-class...

Spring Break in Napa Valley with Platypus

Springtime is almost here and for the young that usually means going to south Florida or Lake Havasu depending on which coast one is living on. But little do many know that springtime in the Napa Valley and Sonoma County is a fantastic time for a spring break getaway....

February in Napa

February is one of our favorite months at Platypus Wine Tours. It may be that love is in the air or it may be that the mustard plants are blooming – either way, wine country is a wonderful place to be in during this month. Less crowds and a slower pace make it the...

7 Reasons to Visit Wine Country in the Winter

Napa Valley and Sonoma are some of the most beautiful regions in the world and visiting them shouldn’t be reserved for summer and harvest. In fact, one of the most unique times to visit is winter. The cozy atmosphere, serene environment, and distinctive events make...