What a great day we had with Kim Smith Wine Tours. My sister and I took our Dad on a wine country trip and wanted to have a care free day enjoying some of the vineyards in and around the Dry Creek & Russian River Valleys, thus the need for a driver. We booked about a week before (not recommended) and were taken care of by one of Kim's staff, Jeanette. She met us at our rental and was 10 minutes early. Very flexible as we negotiated the itinerary. She had great suggestions and worked in our well-researched choices. Jeanette took such good care of my Dad (at 79 he's very mobile, but a touch slower moving) helping to get him in and out of the car and grabbing our many purchases and storing them carefully in the car for us. Jeanette was well received at the vineyards, which was great, but completely unobtrusive all day. She even helped us pick up the pace when we got lost Ferrari Carrano's cellar for almost two hours. After the day was finished Kim even assisted us with arranging shipment of our purchases back to Pennsylvania - didn't expect this, but allowed us to buy what we liked and as much as our lowered inhibitions seemed to dictate. Can't recommend Kim and her team enough. Enjoy your chauffeured day in the wine country. You will be in good hands. read more

My wife and I were visiting Healdsburg/wine country to celebrate our anniversary and had plans to visit several wineries in the county. We researched private drivers about 2 weeks before our trip and Kim responded immediately and although she was booked herself had two very reliable drivers to take care of our two days of tasting. Prior to our trip Jeanette worked with us and provided 25 plus wineries that met our needs and from there we built our two days of tours. Our first day Galliano greeted us at the cottage we were staying at and toured us to several amazing wineries throughout the day. His added knowledge of wine from personal wine making experience was a huge plus. We really enjoyed his company as well. Our second day Jeanette took us to several other wineries and we had an equally amazing experience. For anyone who is looking for reliable, trustworthy, and convenient transportation throughout wine country Kim Smith and her team are your answer. We definitely plan to hire her again when we visit next. Thank you Kim, Galliano, and Jeanette for making our trip a memorable one! Oh and if that wasn't enough Kim personally helped us ship our wine back home. Amazing!!!! read more

Kim is as good as it gets!! I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed our time with Kim on our recent trip to Healdsburg!! She was incredibly knowledgable about the area, taking care of every last detail, listening intently beforehand to our preferences. We were lucky to have a very easy going group of gals visiting Healdsburg for a girls getaway, and made sure to tell Kim we loved to visit the small, off the beaten path wineries. She put together a wonderful itinerary that included a good mix of varietals, wineries, and scenery. She even picked up lunch for us in between tastings, made reservations at those that required it, and put together a wonderful picnic!!! Our trip would not have been the same without Kim.... and the best part is she is a great time to be around and a delightful person!! Did I mention she drives your car, picking you up and dropping you off at your residence? She even picked up pizzas for us because she knew after a long day of wine tasting that we would not be venturing out once at the homestead. We had a magical experience, and cannot wait to go back! Thanks, Kim!!!! read more

Five stars is simply not enough. You see, 5-Stars are like a standing ovation. They convey a level of excellence, of course, but they are not altogether as rare as perhaps they ought to be. Conceivably, other wine tour operators get 5-star ratings. But I assure you, Howard (Kim's husband who was our wine tour operator) is in a class of his own. He is knowledgeable enough and goes out of his way to make a great experience, sure. But what sets him far beyond others is his kindness and diligence in taking care of his guests. Prior to our trip, Howard went out of his way (twice!) to drive up to the retreat that we had booked simply because he was concerned that he was not familiar with the remote location and he wanted to ensure a smooth wine tour for us. He went beyond that to ensure our safety, far beyond the call of duty. The number of things he did to take care of us are too many to list. He does sound too good to be true. We thought so too before we got there. But I assure you, he is the real deal. You can trust Howard, a mighty good man. read more

We went on the Wine Tour on a Friday in September. Kim was our driver and she was phenomenal! She was full of personality and has extensive knowledge of the area wineries. Kim puts a great deal of time in creating and planning a perfect day and it shows! She gave a wonderful history of each winery along the way and had insider tips about where to eat/shop/sightsee in the area, which was very helpful as this was our first time in Californian wineries. It was also very telling to me that the staff at each winery seemed to know Kim well and you could tell they all had a friendly working relationship, which added to the experience. Well worth the money spent and we would certainly go on her wine tour again on a return visit. read more

Kim did a wonderful job of putting together a wine tasting itinerary for myself & three girlfriends and being our driver for the day. She selected three wineries that were different from each other but hit all the marks in what we were looking for. Kim picked up a lunch for us and set it up in the garden at one of our wineries so that when our tasting was concluded, we walked into their garden for lunch. She is native to the area and has years of experience in driving customers. We had Kim plan an itinerary for us since we were newbies to Sonoma but she will take you on your planned itinerary as well. Very accommodating, reliable, friendly. Would definitely recommend to others and would use her services again. read more

A few friends and I met from various places in Napa together. It was our first time in the Sonoma area- I found Kim on a travel website and it seemed like a great idea. Why pay an expensive tour company when Kim who is from the region will plan an execute an absolutely lovely wine tasting experience for you? I seldom leave reviews after experiences, but Kim was such a fantastic part of our experience that I just had to share. She is so knowledgeable about the region, planned a great route to her favorite recommendations, and gave us all the tips and tricks we could ever ask for. We will definitely be returning to the area and Kim will be the first phone call! Thanks so much, The folks from Pittsburgh. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Kim and her company. We had a beautiful Saturday tour of Healdsburg over a busy weekend in May. Initially Kim and her drivers were all booked, but she was able to get us one of her best guys, Galiano! Galliano was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area, and incredibly patient with our busy schedule. He was able to offer suggestions throughout the day and took great care of us. Kim was fabulous as well, she answered all of my needy emails with enthusiasm and genuine interest in helping us create the perfect girls weekend. She was phenomenal and really made our time in Healdsburg wonderful. Thank you Kim & Galiano, we can't wait to visit you again soon! read more

I reached out to Kim Smith for our 6 person tour of Sonoma County. She was already booked for our date but informed me that she had a team of drivers and set us up with Jeanette. We all loved her. She spent hours on the phone with me the week before suggesting things to make our trip perfect. She booked all of the wineries we wanted to go to and suggested a great place to get sandwiches for a picnic lunch. Then the day before she told me to place our lunch orders and she would stop and pick it up for us on the way to get us. She also had some bottled water for us for our rides between wineries which is a must. I cannot wait to return and see Kim or Jeanette for our next wine tour!!! read more

Kim is first class all the way! She toured our group of six around the area - arranging visits to really cool, picturesque, and unique wineries. She also handled our various requests with grace, happily making adjustments on the fly. Lunch was always a delight - Kim set up beautiful picnics for us complete with pretty plates and cloth napkins - we felt pampered! She even arranged post-dinner transportation for our group. Kim is warm and engaging and shared a lot of great information about the area. We felt very well taken care of while we were with Kim. Thank you so much for a great experience!! read more

My friends and I have utilized Kim's services on multiple occasions. Her staff are outstanding! Knowledgeable, patient, and so much fun! We utilized drivers to drive our cars for 7-8 hours per day. Jeanette offered to call ahead for us to make reservations, had alternative ideas for us when rain came our way. Peter was patient with us as we made unexpected stops throughout the day. Highly recommend Kim's services. She's quick to respond and met very need we had! We will only use Kim's services for our bi-yearly trips to the Russian River Valley!!! read more

Jeanette and Galliano were our drivers for our recent visit to Healdsburg and the Russian River Valley. The service was impeccable and both drivers were knowledgeable and accommodating! Jeanette made us a reservation for a tasting room and arranged for us to have our picnic lunch there as well. We were given many recommendations for places to eat in Healdsburg as well as other wineries to visit on our own. Hiring Jeanette and Galliano for the day made our wine tasting experience one we will never forget! I cannot recommend them enough. read more

My friends and I booked with Kim and had Jennifer T. as our driver on a Friday in Mid-November. Jennifer was right on time to pick us up, and helped us improve/tighten up our itinerary for the day. She was a ton of fun, and really easy going with our blaring music and crazy chatter! She picked up our lunch order for us while we were at our first tasting, and had brought along a gorgeous table cloth and supplies that she laid out for us at our next stop. We had such an amazing day and would absolutely book again. read more

Howard, Kim's husband, drove the six of us on our first wine tour in Napa. He exceeded every expectation! He had helpful suggestions in planning our trip including tips and information that we would have no other way of knowing; and stayed in frequent communication via email and phone. On the day of our tour, he was prompt, courteous and went out of his way for us. We felt well taken care of and our group had a wonderful experience because of him. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

We had Kims husband Howard Smith drive us around.. we were 6 girls visiting from canada. He was not only knowledge and helpful in every way but was kind and accommodating to our every request. There was water in the car , Howard even provided us with table mats and napkins for our lunch which he had picked up.His winery and restaurant suggestions were very helpful. I would definitely use them again on my next trip and recommend them to anyone who wants to have a amazing trip. read more

Kim was awesome. She drove six of us around Sonoma County (mostly Healdsburg) on a Friday and Saturday. She was on time. She is extremely knowledgeable. She did not hesitate to take pictures of us (even when I asked for the 24th time....). For our picnic, she set the table with place-mats, chargers, plates and napkins. I would highly recommend Kim. I will certainly plan on using her driving services in the future!!! Cheers!! read more

Found this service on Yelp and the reviews are spot on! Great customer service and reliability. My husband and I went tasting all day and had an itinerary already in place, but they are happy to assist you with recommendations based on your palate. Jennifer was our driver and she was awesome! We opted for her to drive our rental car and she dropped it at our hotel afterwards. Thanks again! read more

We called 1 day before we arrived in Healdsburg, CA. We were on a motorcycle so our schedule was iffy due to weather. Kim organized a driver who was basically "on call" for our arrival. Jeanette was so nice !! She picked up water, sandwiches and chips and planned our day perfectly!! Thank you for making a rainy day so fun!! If I could give you 10 stars, I would!! read more

This was our first time with Kim driving us to various wineries in the Healdsburg area, and we will definitely hire her again! She was very friendly and prompt, as well as a safe driver. We enjoyed all the time we spent with her, and she made a beautiful day of winery visits even better and more memorable. Very highly recommend! read more