Well, we booked a wine tour while in Napa at the suggestion of our hotel. After checking their…read moreratings here (4.8 stars with 1.1k reviews), we felt comfortable with that. Actually, impressed. If Platypus keeps up the experience we had, that 4.8 will go even higher. Our driver, Gary, was personable and accommodating. He gave us some info along the drive to three boutique wineries, but did not drone on and on as some tour drivers can do. This allowed the 12 of us to chat, get to know each other a bit more and build some rapport. We stopped at three wineries: Rutherford Ranch, Ghost Block and Backstage. Each gave us 4 to 5 tastings. At Ghost Block, we also had a very nice box lunch. By the end of the tour (it was all day), we had all had some wonderful conversations and experienced some great boutique wineries. If you are in Napa, I highly recommend Platypus!

The best small groups wine tasting tour at an attractive pricing. I honestly never really thought…read moreabout the fact that I am drinking and driving. Met great people who made the journey even more fun. By the end of day you are best friends If you have specific wineries you want you can book a private tour with the guide. So many fun facts I learned about the industry.

Tours and tastings are by appointment only. Call them at 707-226-8320 or email at…read moreinfo@hendrywines.com to schedule a tour. 21 years of age and over only. Not kid friendly. But dog friendly. Quality/Quantity - I had a hard time with the website making my appointment, it's a user issue as I am just not tech savvy. So I called and someone actually answered the phone and made my appointment for me, THANK you! We arrived 15 mins early, so we hung out in the lobby reading all the history, etc. Then Skip took us to the best view overlooking the vineyard for our tasting; see pictures! We sampled almost ALL the reds! All of which were good. See pictures. I like the fact that we did side by side tastings of many of his wines. My favorites were the 2022 Primitivo and 2021 Malbec, which we bought a few bottles of. Ambiance - Secluded private winery. Close to main Downtown Napa, but far enough away for privacy and a feeling of being far away. Appointment only, so very private and customer focused. Typically no more than 3 parties at a time. Today was considered a very busy day as there were 4 parties including us, lol. Gated private estate. 200 acres. Plenty of parking, especially since hosting only 3 guests at a time. Events - See their website. Well behaved dogs are allowed outdoors. Service - Skip is a history buff and we both talked for hours... After leaving, well really the next day (LOL), I realized that our tasting was supposed to be only 60 minutes. I guess because we got along so well, we stayed until closing! And he gave me a glass with a generous splash and let us walk the property alone after they left! So welcoming and trusting. Price - Depends on which tasting and what you buy; see their website for prices. Tastings range from $50 to $100 per person. One free designated driver allowed. Tasting fees waived with wine equivalent purchases. Hike tours $75 per person ($60 for club members). See their website for more information. Owner Comment - Congrats on your family's success since 1939 and congrats to this winery's success since 1992.

I belong to this winery and is my new favorite place to go for a tasting , try treat so very nice…read moreand make us feel at home. The setting has a beautiful view and tables are comfortable and spacious. The server was so gracious and helpful, very knowledgeable as well . We continue order their wines which are on our table all the times !! Thank you George Hendry for having a fine winery.

What an amazing and truly great experience I had at the Napa Valley Wine Train. This was my first…read moretime and we decided on the gourmet lunch experience. Each cart is called by number and you get in a line before boarding. Before boarding they also take your picture which you can purchase at the end of the tour. Food options were delicious and they have extra options to add on such as appetizers and extra drinks. It was a 3 course meal with dessert. You are seated throughout the tour and have small breaks to get up and walk around. Truly a wonderful experience but be prepared to sit for long hours. Staff were beyond great and made the experience even better!

I purchased the Legacy Experience. Overall, 2.5/5 stars…read moreTrain 3/5, fun experience, but not a necessary way to enjoy all Napa has to offer. The rail follows alongside the highway so views were not necessarily 'outstanding' because I was on the train. I do not need to ride this train to see these views. I did not have to drive, that brings the rating up, but there are MANY ways to not drive in Napa. It was a little rickety, but acceptable. The food, 2/5 stars, substandard for the cost. Portions were small (half a piece of bacon, 1 small egg for a Benedict, etc.) and taste was middle of the road. The service/staff 4/5. Most everyone was very hospitable and did their job well. However, it did feel as if we were 'just another group'. Everything is very script and not especially personalized. For example, I'm on a wine train and no one asked my wine preference. Which brings me to the wine we tasted on the train 1/5. I expected a higher quality of tastings. In addition, offer a choice of flight, white or red or a mix of both. Or, hear me out...offer wine pairings for each course (included with my ticket, not for extra cost). Stopping at the sign and enjoying the tasting in the open car was a wonderful choice, wine selection is greatly lacking and to be honest, a great disappointment. Overall, I enjoyed my time, but this was not necessarily due to being on the Napa train specifically, it was because I was on vacation in Napa. I could see the business cutting costs in almost every aspect and that is unfair because I am paying a premium cost of approx. $100/h. And for some of that time, I'm at the winery and not even on the train. Which brings me to the end of my rating, for the stops 2.9/5. The stops felt rushed, especially our first stop. They are about an hour each, but this includes disembark and reembark times. I wanted a little more time at each winery to make a purchase or walk the grounds. I will not be recommending this particular experience, I believe many improvements can be made. Lastly, I booked this experience due to several social media content creators experience. These creators are getting their experiences paid for. Be sure to read ratings from those of us not being sponsored.

Disappointing. I was recommended to go here by another winery, but I guess arriving at 3:10p is too…read morelate to get a tasting for one person. The did give me a free pour for the inconvenience and said I could enjoy the courtyard, but please don't sit at any tab,es as they've been sanitized. So I had a glass of wine and just stood there drinking it. Blah

We had visited Del Dotto 20 years prior and it was such fun we wanted to treat the family to the…read moreexperience during a family outing to Napa/Sonoma.. it did not disappoint, and this time our tour guide was not chastised by Desiree Del Dotto for have us sample her dad's private stock..... it was fantastic Great wine and a fantastic learning experience since the tour/tasting guides are friendly and knowledgeable.. Their single barrel offerings are phenomenal! A must do if you're in the area!

Great Customer service! I called a couple times bc we were worried about taking a trolley bc of…read moreweather forecast and almost cancelled. SO glad we did not! They are prepared w/ a Luxury black shuttle van. Paul (our driver) was so informative and so knowledgeable about the Sonoma and Napa History. I appreciate how they already had an itinerary planned out for the day. We visited 4 wineries which one had a wonderful farm to table lunch waiting for us (which this was included in ticket price) Each winery visited made us feel at home/great stories/great people and great wine waiting for us upon arrival! Wine tasting fees are addl around $35-40 per person. Our last winery visited Paul helped us to get TSA approved shipping boxes which wine got home safely! Wish we could've stayed longer at Buena Vista and Sangiacomo. Would highly recommend wine trolley/bus tour and felt ticket price was reasonable for having great service/knowledgeable driver/lunch for an all day tour.

No small bites at the wineries visited by wine trolley. Some people need to eat somewhere with…read morewines. Wineries should provide cheese and crackers at the very least

Krupp Brothers Estate is stunningly beautiful! This review is for their estate, although they do…read morealso have a tasting room in Napa as well. This beautiful estate is tucked away in Napa and had a very private feel to it that I loved. As soon as you drive in, you will glimpe beautiful views of the cypress trees and gorgeous views all around! We absolutley loved our tasting here and loved the wines! This winery warmly welcomed us upon arrival. The hospitality here is top notch and so are the wines! If you are looking for a memorable wine tasting experience and to sip incredible wines, I would highly recommend making reservations in advance so you can experience it for yourself!

Krupp Brothers is in a league all its own. Unbelievable wines in a beautiful setting served by…read moreoutstanding staff. It's hard to even know where to begin past that. * Wine - both whites and reds are approachable yet have incredible depth and structure. As Dr. Krupp was the founder of Stagecoach Vineyard, every sip reflects the elegance of that vineyard - as well as the gorgeous estate vineyards as well. * Setting - We have only tasted at the estate but it is hard to overstate how beautiful and serene it is. It's like a Tuscan villa with beautiful interiors and breathtaking views. * Experience and staff - Alma is one of the finest wine ambassadors we have ever met. Not only does she truly know and love her wine - she is also an incredible person. Desiree, the winemaker, is a font of infectious enthusiasm and care for her vines, wines and the wine making process.

Very nice upscale winery. Their wine tasting experience is $80 for two glasses and a charcuterie…read moreboard. A little pricey to sample two wines, but it is very beautiful here with amazing architecture and design. Unfortunately, you're not able to just have a (1) glass of wine, you need to do the $80 two glasses and a charcuterie board if you want to taste here. We did not end up having our wine tasting experience here, but we were able to walk around, and it was beautiful. Also heard their paella gift set is amazing and that they have paella experiences here too! It was beautiful, but not full, so chances of being able to walk in, is probably high. + $80 for two glasses and a charcuterie board + Need to do the two glasses, cannot get one. + Beautiful scenery + Beautiful decor + Cute walk + Accessible for all with an elevator

I am genuinely disappointed and a little shocked at my experience today. Price was clearly mislead…read moreand we were not told about our options with selection. Yet we were stuck with a glass for 80$ instead. Transparency with customers is essential, and unfortunately, that was completely lacking during our visit. This experience left a very negative impression, and I hope the business reevaluates how it communicates its promotions so other customers aren't caught off guard the way we were. After bringing our complaint verbally, we were told sorry and left to leave.

Pleasantly surprised, smaller place off the beaten path. Very solid pilot noir. The cabernet was…read moregood but a bit below its price point. The food and cheese selection was great. Unique charcuterie items including duck which I normally would not try. 3 wineries in one location.

The service was great, David helped us and he was very nice and personable. We did the signature…read moreflight and tried a few others like the pinot noir from Oregon and the rosé. Our favorite ended up being the Pinot noir from sun chase vineyard in Sonoma and the Tetra. Highly recommend the Mediterranean melt. So delicious and perfect balance of flavor.

Bread & Butter Winery did not disappoint!!! Beautiful grounds, delicious wine & a great wine host…read more We had the pleasure of working with Marisa. She was knowledgeable & fun. 10 out 10!!!

It's like bread n' buttah, baby! Smooth and delectable with each and every sip of wine. Yeeeep…read more.. the name truly speaks for its' self. Bread & butter really knows how to serve up exceptional wines and service! My friend and I came here for a tasting and we were both blown away by our experience here. First of all, it is SOOO nice to find an intimate boutique winery that's perched along the famous Silverado trail. It's not touristy, overcrowded, or pretentious and the tasting room is so freakin' CUTE! It's chic and stylish without being super boujee. Honestly, this is 100% my kind of vibe. Can we get into the service piece really quickly?! Michelle and Sharon were fantastic! Not only were they both knowledgeable about everything that we tasted, they were so fun to chat with and full of so many funny and engaging stories. It truly felt like we were chatting it up with some old friends. They play off of each other well and the playful and positive energy was very well received. It's so nice to have the ladies in the house! As someone who loves Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, I instantly fell in love with the wines here. They are soft and easy drinking. Smooth like butter, really. The Chardonnay is citrusy and creamy which is how I prefer my Chards (although I don't mind buttery every now and again). The Pinot stole my heart. It was a mix of everything that I adore: floral, fruit forward, round, and it has this amazing lingering finish that it just like woooow. Loved it to absolute pieces. Honestly, I enjoyed every single wine that I tried. Even the Merlot was tasty and I've never been much of a Merlot gal, but dayum. The wines are truly undeniable. Such a wonderful experience here. I will definitely be back for more of that delicious wine and to hear more funny stories.

Scott was amazing, super knowledgeable and very captivating. 10/10 experience AND wine !!read more

It was just stop by without reservation. But our the host…read more -Christian was a very generous and showed us around property. Also, you could get a bottle of petite Syrah . Thank you for his generosity. We are so exciting to taste beautiful Syrah.