Wine club member since 2010....no longer…read more It's really a shame too, because this place was amongst the best that Sonoma had to offer. Ever since Foley has taken over, the product and especially the service has taken a slow but steady nosedive. The Foley conglomerate truly cares more about making their money than they do about customer service / experience. I've had so many good memories at this winery, that it's hard to fathom that it has come to this. Spend your time and money elsewhere.

Visited Sebastiani on our recent trip to Napa/Sonoma. This was a hidden gem. Nice sized tasting…read moreroom with different seating options. We chose to sit at the bar so we could talk to the server. We ended up buying almost a case of wine, preferring the Malbec and Cab Sauvignon. Friendly service, good wines. We will be back!

Great tour! My boyfriend and I booked off of Groupon so it was only $100 for the two of us to go…read more We stopped at 3 wineries: Furthermore, Korbel and Balletto. Furthermore has a tasting fee of $15 (waved if you buy a bottle), Korbel is free tasting and Balletto is $10 per tasting (free if you buy a bottle) that price is NOT included in the bus fee. The bus was a little run down but the free Lagunitas beer and good company definitely makes up for it. Our driver Matt was awesome he was a super friendly guy, we would love to take a tour with him again! If you're looking for a convenient way to get from winery to winery and don't want to deal with being the driver or calling uber/lyft then this tour is the way to go!

At first I was worried 5 hours would be too much, but it ended up being not enough! My boyfriend &…read moreI got a great deal off Groupon and had a wonderful time on our bus! Tim was a great driver, very fun man to chat with and we lucked out with how great our bus group was! Would definitely do this tour again as all the wineries were fantastic and making new friends on the ride was such a delight!

We are the twoooo amigos! Okay so maybe this hidden gem of a winery is not named after one of my…read morefavorite comedy motion pictures of the 1980s...but what they are is an intriguing winery that focuses on the customer, especially their members. Located in the winding hills high above Glen Ellen in the heart of Sonoma's wine country, the namesake comes from two friends and partners Bob Briner and Squire Fridell. What makes the wines at Two Amigos Winery so unique is that the tastings they offer are done by appointment only as they give a tour of their entire estate and wine production facility and their tastings after their tour are complementary to visitors. Bob and Squire have known each other for almost six decades after being roommates in college. Two Amigos Winery is actually two wineries in one as their sister winery is known as GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery, where at one point all of the grapes they have grown on their estate were all outsourced to other wineries. After being unable to obtain a permit to make more wine of their own, they opted to obtain a permit to create a second winery with its own signature label. At Two Amigos, they make no fewer than nine wines, and through our guided tour from managing partner Bob himself, we learned that as a smaller winery they host a number of unique aspects from having all of their own equipment on site, including open air fermentation tanks so their wine ferments naturally with no yeast. This process may take a while longer for their wine to mature, but thanks to this process it not only picks up a nice color with a strong fruit-forward bouquet. After touring their laboratory and cellar that hosts their French oak wine barrels, we then followed Bob and his adorable dogs Theo and Stella up to their main house where they host their annual springtime pick up party for their members for an extraordinary tasting of no fewer than seven wines. Upon walking into their gorgeous estate home, we learned that all of their wines are crafted by a clown, a real one in fact as Squire is a retired actor and former pitchman who served as none other than Ronald McDonald himself in numerous commercials in the 80s and 90s. With a fun look at all of the memorabilia that he has collected as an actor over the decades and a truly remarkable hillside views of their vineyards that were not yet in bloom, but thanks to the abundance of water being stored and managed, it would only be a matter of weeks, before we were blooming. We headed to their shaded deck for our tasting, which began with their 2022 Vino Rosato, which is their appetizer wine, and on the slightly drier side but had a nice grapefruit finish. From there, Bob poured us one of my favorite wines of our tasting, their Viognier was a nicely chilled afternoon wine that had a real subtle taste to it, when paired with spicy cuisine could only add to the umami of your overall meal. For our third pour we enjoyed their non-okay and non-buttery Chardonnay, which was a real change of pace versus your traditional Chardonnays. With hints of green apples, we learned that this originated as a cool climate grape from the Parmalee-Hill Vineyards where Two Amigos also sources their grapes that produce their Pinot Noirs. Bob then had us delve into their red wines, including their signature Pinot Noir, which among all the wines, Bob taught us to swirl the wine in the glass by putting our hands over the top of the glass thereby locking in the bouquet and then when you are able to smell it, it completely changes the profile of the wine. When paired with generous amounts of cheese, this wine along with the next two red wines that we sampled, their Tirare il Dito and their Syrah, both grown on their estate. Tirare il Dito literally means "pull my finger" in Italian and exemplifies the humorous ways that the two amigos approach their wines. This wine was the only blend they source here at Two Amigos and was a highlight of our tasting. To finish our complimentary tasting, we enjoyed their Wee Moor Port wine, which was paired with Toblerone chocolate and was one of the sweetest wines one could enjoy. After ninety minutes of this extraordinary tour and tasting we realized that purchasing wine on the spot wasn't available if we weren't a club member. Not needing that much wine was our only regret as we weren't allowed to purchase any bottles of wine on this visit, as their Tirare il Dito and Wee Moor Port were real winners. But what we did get out of our experience at Two Amigos was a wonderful tutorial in how fine exclusive wine is crafted high in the hills of Sonoma, both Bob and Squire have achieved their goal of simply sharing their passion with appreciative visitors to Two Amigos Winery who love to sample new wines and take it all in, and at Two Amigos you will truly feel like a new best friend.

Archeological evidence of wine fermentation dates back 8,000 years. Evidence of wine production…read moredates back 6,000 years. Considering the relative tools and "education" levels of the era, one should be able to infer that generally speaking, winemaking cannot be that difficult. And yet, here we find ourselves in the enlightenment era of the 21st century, desperately looking for a decent glass of wine that either doesn't taste like a stick of butter rubbed across tree bark, or worse, a beautiful purple-hued glass of swill that smells like grandma's favorite room deodorizer and tastes of old cough syrup mixed with metal shavings from an old machine shop. Where did civilization lose its way?? Somewhere along the millennia, humans got cute, thinking of ways to differentiate in order to let Lysander's wine not taste like Dorian's wine. As winemaking grew exponentially, we forgot the fundamental of wine: it's about the fruit, Stupid! (Yes I know, botanically speaking, grapes are technically a berry because the pericarp is fleshy all the way through and no stone resides within the center while having been produced from a single flower containing one ovary. Focus.) Luckily for us all, the gentlemen of Two Amigos Wine get it. Not only that, but they are willing to sit down with you and let you in on the secret while sampling some of the most stunning wines I have ever enjoyed as I gaze across the idyllic vistas of the property. If you like wine and want to love wine, please reach out to them and arrange a visit. You won't get a classroom lecture and you won't be one of 30 parties forking over $50 a pop to get a splash of some avant-garde, mass production critical darling. What you will get is an experience. It will be genuine and it will be real. It will also be slightly irreverent, so your sense of humor needs to be on the dry side more so than your palate. So anyone out there looking to book your party bus full of your bridesmaids or your college buddies will need to look elsewhere, Two Amigos is too precious.

An Unforgettable Napa Experience - Hudson Ranch Winery On…read moreour recent trip to Napa, my friend and I visited Hudson Ranch Winery in the Carneros Valley for the first time, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The property is absolutely stunning--a vast, private ranch and winery known for its award-winning wines. Beyond the vineyards, they also grow unique fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even raise livestock, including goats. The attention to sustainable farming and the beauty of the property make it feel like so much more than just a winery. From the moment you arrive, the experience feels exclusive. The entrance is gated, and they open it for you upon arrival. As you drive up the winding road, you're surrounded by vineyards stretching across both sides before reaching the main estate, where there's plenty of parking. We visited on a Thursday, and it was wonderfully peaceful--it was just the two of us. We booked the wine tasting ($100 per person) along with the optional guided ranch hike ($20). The hike is a three-mile loop through the property. While it was beautiful, I wouldn't recommend starting it at 1:30 p.m. in the summer like we did! It was very hot, with several steep uphill and downhill sections and limited shade. Thankfully, Hudson provided complimentary water bottles and even hats for guests who needed them. There are also benches throughout the trail for resting, and white rock markers make it easy to stay on the correct path. After the hike, we were welcomed into a beautifully designed tasting salon that felt like a reward after all those steps. Each place setting was personalized with our names and a welcome card, which added such a thoughtful touch. We enjoyed a curated tasting of four wines--two reds, one white, and one rosé--paired with artisan cheeses, popcorn made right on the ranch, and continuously refilled ice-cold water.My fave wines were the Lady Bug and Grenache. Relaxing in the air-conditioned tasting room after the hike was exactly what we needed. Following the tasting, we explored the succulent garden along with the ranch's fruit and vegetable gardens. It was fascinating to learn about the many unique varieties they grow. The gardens were bursting with colorful flowers, including several varieties of sunflowers. One of my favorite discoveries was learning that Hudson grows a giant pumpkin each year to compete in the Monterey Bay pumpkin competition--a fun and unexpected tradition. Every detail of the experience was thoughtfully planned, from the personalized tasting to the beautifully maintained grounds. The setting is elegant without feeling pretentious, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but in our opinion, it was worth every penny. Between the incredible wines, breathtaking property, personalized hospitality, and memorable hike, Hudson Ranch Winery offers an experience that's far more than a typical wine tasting. If you're looking for a unique and elevated Napa experience, I highly recommend adding Hudson Ranch Winery to your itinerary. Just one tip: if you're planning to do the hike, book an earlier morning time slot during the warmer months!

Our visit to Hudson Ranch was the absolute highlight of our trip! A huge thank you to Jesus, who…read morewas an amazing host he was so much fun to spend time with and shared so much fascinating information about the property's history and operations. The grounds here are simply stunning. We loved exploring everything from the intricate succulent gardens to seeing the sheep grazing near the beautiful lake. It feels like a true, thriving ecosystem rather than just a tasting room. Beyond the scenery, the products are top-tier. Their olive oil was really good, so fresh and flavorful. So happy to go home with a bottle of TiTi's Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a bottle of their 2023 Syrah. If you want a high-end experience that feels authentic and grounded, this is the place to go!

Tom is amazing! When our friends planned a limo wine tour, I was not sure what to expect, but this…read moretour was amazing! We visited four wineries, which Tom expertly suggested. More importantly, he arranged everything beautifully! Pickup was on time, he arranged for a picnic lunch where he set a beautiful table, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great tour! We can't recommend this more - if you want to go off the beaten path, and try some great boutique wineries, this is perfect! You'll get some great wines for your collection. Thank you Tom!

If you are looking for an amazing, high quality Napa experience with a knowledgeable, reputable,…read morebusiness professional, look no further and book Tom immediately! His service is impeccable! I had been planning my husband's 50th birthday for over a year and thought I knew the vineyards I wanted to tour. We were going to be there a week and had planned 3 days of tastings plus a fancy dinner out! I knew I wanted to hire a limo service and had done my research on rates, reputation etc! I was going to go with one of the larger limo services that overall had good reviews as long as you stayed away from driver "x"...or driver "y"! The popular company claimed they would plan your trip but after speaking with them several times, I didn't have confidence they knew my tastes so I was on my own to coordinate all the tasting times, distances to and from the vineyards etc, all which was proving a bit challenging not knowing the area well. One of the vineyards (my bucket list, Ghost Horse) suggested I reach out to Tom @ Destination Napa and thank goodness I did!! I mentioned a couple of wines my friends and I like and while we all have different tastes and palette's, Tom assured me he would find vineyards we were all pleased with! While I had initially planned to use Tom for only two days, he convinced me to use him for all our transportation needs. Admittedly I was a little concerned putting all my faith in this one stranger and said to a friend, this is either going to go really well or really bad! I'm thrilled to say - Tom far surpassed my expectations! Tom handled the entire itinerary, choosing boutique vineyards (as requested) and making the reservations on our behalf, planning lunch, menu's, providing champagne before our big birthday dinner and always communicated in a timely fashion! And what's great, Tom is choosing the vineyards and driving you personally so your not having a different driver every day or dealing with someone who doesn't know the vineyard or what was booked for you! Plus he keeps you on schedule which can be difficult when your sitting with friends, drinking incredible wine and making memories!! As you can probably guess by reading the above, I had high expectations and micromanaged the entire process (poor Tom)! Turns out I didn't need to!! Tom's service and vineyard picks were above and beyond what I had planned!! What's best about Tom's picks, I never felt pressure to buy wines or join any of their wine clubs!! That said of course we bought wines, how could you not when you honestly feel like your drinking poetry all day long!! All the vineyards we went to had an amazing story and each one was vastly different (ie Mountain View, up on a hilltop, beautiful terrace, small pond & water fountain, caves). Plus Tom is friends with everyone in Napa (small local community) so whatever we needed he was able to help or offer advice for last minute restaurant reservations, where to shop for cheese and charcuterie and more importantly built into our itinerary the best places to stop for photo ops!! During our Napa Valley journey Tom became a friend, while still treating us like VIP clients! And while we have yet to join a wine club, I'm still ordering wine from the vineyards he took us to and just did a virtual tasting with one last night!! Special shout out to Harry & Cali at Tres Perlas and Todd Anderson of Ghost Horse/Anderson Conn Valley. Hire Tom and I'm sure he can get you in there! In closing my apologies this review is long overdue! We hired Tom for our trip in October 2019 and after returning, life got in the way. But it doesn't change the fond memories and amazing service and experience we had with Tom! My friends and I are all planning a return to Napa, whenever COVID-19 is behind us! Not sure when that will be but Tom will be my first call (and to secure appointments at the 2 places above ) Thank you again Tom!

What an amazing ambassador to Napa Valley.He knows everybody and everything......"I Like It"read more

Manny is knowledgeable and a great host! We enjoyed 2 days touring and a fun time was had by all…read more I highly recommend him for your wine tours in Napa Valley.

Vaughn Duffy Wines tasting room is located in Kenwood and is a true hidden gem. We enjoyed a Purely…read morePinot Tasting because we love Pinot Noir and absolutely loved everything we sampled. They also have a Sonoma Sampler Tasting if you are looking for more variety. You really can't go wrong because their wines are phenomenal! We absolutely love their wines and knew once we tried their wines that we had to visit the tasting room. We visited them in December and are so grateful that we did! Ainsley is the tasting room manager and was our wine educator when we visited. She did a phenomenal job sharing the story of Vaughn Duffy Wines and we loved learning about the wines we sipped. I also love that it's family owned and that even though the winemaker has no formal training, his wines are absolutely amazing. I guess some people just have a natural talent and Matt is definitely one of those people. Their wines are highly recommended by the San Francisco Chronicle, Wine Spectator, Wine and Spirits Magazine, and more. They were a winner of the best of the best a few years ago at the North Coast Wine Challenge- their 2021 Bacigalupi Pinot Noir. The ambience is cozy and welcoming and it's a place where you feel like family. It was relaxing and we thoroughly enjoyed our tasting. There is also a restaurant next door if you want to grab a bite either before or after your tasting. We purchased a few bottles to enjoy at a later date! Highly recommend checking out Vaughn Duffy Wines!

I am only briefly in the area and an utter wine novice -- more of a bourbon person, and also an ale…read moreperson. When I travel I like to taste whatever is unique to that place -- something I might not be able to get at home. Also, since I sort of tilt towards white wine when I have wine (not often), I thought I ought to try the Pinot Noir tasting -- and Chris, who was so warm and knowledgeable, supported that choice with enthusiasm. I learned a lot about these wines, this wine maker, and the area, and also, not for nothing, LOVED each wine I tasted. Am I a pinot noir convert? Maybe? That rose was also terrific. Great pace, great storytelling, and, reader, I bought the wine(s). So many places to choose from in this neck of the woods -- I feel like I picked a winner!

You will be completely satisfied and very happy you chose RAM for your wine country experience!…read more Reggie is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, personable and conscientious, considering your interests and requests to take you through a memorable day.

Reggie was awesome!! Planned everything out for us, made sure we were on time, provided water,…read moregreat sense of humor, knowledgable about all wine tours and the area we were driving through, and he let us bump to anything we wanted! Great service! Thank you!! Hope to be back soon!