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4.5 (94 reviews)
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Micaela D.

I chose to keep my initial review short, but after the 12 minute phone call I had with "David" (aka Jerry Jacobs), who called to "educate" me and would not let me get a word in without talking over me, perhaps I can set the record straight here. Under the California Public Utilities Code section 5360, a company that drives a rental car for hire is considered a "charter-party carrier of passengers" and must be registered with the California Public Utilities Commission and insured as such. (Google "Charter Party Carriers CPUC"). "David", instead, does not have a TCP license (he used to, apparently, for his now-defunct company Continental Chauffeur), nor is this business "Napa Private Driver" registered with the state at all. I asked several times for the business name that he has registered with the Secretary of State and he said, several times, "Napa Private Driver." The business is simply not registered. "David" apparently does not have any commercial insurance, and instead thinks each of his drivers should carry their own personal insurance. (Uber and Lyft have learned the hard way that it doesn't work like that.) If one of these drivers is in an accident, he (and his customers) leave it up to the driver to be personally liable for any damage or injury they cause. This is illegal in California. "David" may tell you, like he tried to tell me, that there is no such thing as commercial insurance for this type of business. Also not true, and all insurance carriers that provide this type of insurance can be found on the CPUC website. Companies that are operating legitimately will be registered with the CPUC and be happy to share with you their TCP number, their commercial insurance policy information, and the actual name of their business (and maybe even THEIR actual name). Otherwise, proceed at your own risk. "David," I am not "just trying to hurt you," as you weirdly asserted during our conversation. If you truly did not know what I've outlined here (despite your claim that you've been in this business for 35 years), now you do and you can freely provide the information to your customers in the future. Otherwise, you are just electing to endanger the public.

OMG! Jenny was a sweetheart! She made the trip fun by making sure we made it to each of our destination wineries on time! She asked us what we wanted from the day and kept us having fun. I can't wait to print some of our pictures, she knew the best photo opportunities. We will definitely be taking another trip with her.

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Jim was an outstanding guide. Aside from the driving he gave a couple of local tips that enhanced our weekend. Highly recommend!

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Hired Roy as a private driver, he was excellent. Highly recommend. He was sociable and flexible, great DD to have for the day.

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Jim was a great driver and very kind! We had a lovely time going from winery to winery.

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Jim was fantastic to ride with. He helped keep us on schedule, was very knowledgeable about the area, and was very respectful of our time.

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We had the wounderful experience with Jim! He was knowable and funny and politely kept us on time ! It wa a pleasure !

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Joy was excellent! Made our day touring St. Helena super convenient and easy. I would recommend this service to anyone touring the region!

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We had a fantastic time with Carlos. He was punctual, polite and very informative. We would recommend his services to anyone

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Very rude . Call regarding an inquiry, very quick to say not interested and hang the phone.

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Great experience working with them over three days of Bottle Rock and wine tasting. Michel was an awesome driver!

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My wife and I celebrated our anniversary in Wine country and we reserved two full days with Napa Private Driver.

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Napa Valley Wine Train

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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.

All Day Wine Tours

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Hands Down the Best Driver in Napa Valley!…read more I discovered George on Yelp, and after comparing other Napa car services--many quoting well over $1,000 for wine tours--it's clear why his customers rave about him. His reviews truly say it all! There were plenty of reasons we chose George over the rest. From our very first contact, George was incredibly responsive and communicative. I had a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) for my husband's 40th birthday celebration and needed a vehicle that could securely accommodate a car seat with a latch system--his car was absolutely perfect. He arrived right on time, greeted us warmly, and was super easy to talk to. Throughout the day, George consistently arrived within minutes at each of our destinations. He didn't just drop us off--he guided us to the exact entrances and exits of every winery, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. On top of that, he shared insightful feedback about why each winery is special, adding a whole new level of appreciation to our tour. Another bonus, he provided water in an iced cooler and white glove door service! What really stood out was George's impressive local knowledge. Without even needing navigation, he expertly drove us from Petaluma to Napa while sharing fascinating stories and history about the wineries, estates, and the region itself. If you want a professional, friendly, affordable, and knowledgeable driver for your Napa experience, George is your guy! Highly recommend and would easily book him for our next trip!

The service provided by George was excellent. From initial conversation on booking, to suggestions…read morefor wineries, pick up and full day of fun. We were a party of 6 and would definitely recommend his services to any friends heading to Wine Country.

Hendry Ranch Winery Napa Valley

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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.

Visited Hendry for the first time today with our party of 8 for wine tasting. Our tasting room…read moreserver, Linda, seated is in a private tasting room. She presented us with the history of the winery and detailed information on the wines on our tasting menu. The winery and grounds are fantastic. We we so impressed with the wines, my wife and I became wine club members. I highly recommend making a reservation to visit Hendry if you are wine tasting in Sonoma/Napa

Domaine Carneros - 7/8/25 FYI. Interior.

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Cute Chateau-style sparkling winery in Napa. Reserved the $45 tasting online but was happy to find…read morethat we didn't all have to do the champagne tasting, as long as we spent the $45 per person minimum on consumables. Since this was our last stop of the day, we went with one glass of the Brut ($16) each to toast the birthday girl, the Caviar Flight that includes three 0.5 ounce jars of caviar, potato chips, toast points, Carr crackers, small bowl of crème fraiche and lemon wedges, and tried the salmon gougeres. While they had good flavor, they were on the drier side. We easily hit our minimum spend with the selection and enjoyed the French opulence, along with the cute goods for purchase on the way out. They also added 18% automatically for our party of 6 to the final bill. Great for pictures, although we got rained in. Still a good stop for sparkling wine lovers.

We get it: -you are in Napa, not Sonoma (less people find…read morethat a positive these days - including us now, thanks to your condescending demeanor) -you have a nice property and plenty of business (but doesn't mean the front desk lady today had to be rude) -signs say reservations for tastings all leading up to the property (we only asked if you sold by the glass because the google search said you did) We know you are looking for a vibe, but it shouldn't cost you talking down to people in the process who were willing to spend money with you. Come back down to earth. Total bad taste in our mouths now, your property is stunning but your soul seems dark.

Beau Wine Tours - Sonam Sherpa!!

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Our experience with Beau Wine Tours turned into an unforgettable Napa getaway -- thanks almost…read moreentirely to our incredible driver, Terry. I'll be honest: the planning phase started off a little strange. Molly was my point of contact, and then she suddenly disappeared from the process. Fortunately, everything eventually came together, and we ended up with an amazing six-day vacation, including visits to eight wineries over three days. But the real highlight -- the reason this is a 5-star review -- is Terry. Terry was amazing. Super friendly, super nice, and honestly a good-lookin' guy (even if he did tell us he gained 70 pounds after quitting smoking in 2019). He anticipated every single need before we even had to ask. He brought us breakfast when we were too lazy to get out of bed. He brought us pizza when we were too exhausted to make it to our dinner reservations. He's charismatic, charming, and funny as can be. Even on Thanksgiving Day, he made us feel important and cared for -- you'd never know he was missing a holiday with his own family and friends. He took great photos, insisted on making us feel special at every stop, and truly elevated our entire trip. And the best part? He refuses to accept more than an 8% tip. (Kidding... mostly.) Terry made our vacation. Hands down the best driver we've ever had. If you book with Beau, do yourself a favor: ask for Terry.

Shout out for amazing service and helping us solve a problem!! We needed someone to pick up our…read moreluggage at San Francisco Airport when we got routed to Sacramento. We called Beau Wine Tours to see if maybe they had someone already making a run to the airport to pick up guests. Sally answered the phone and said YES we can help, right away! She called a driver in within an hour and he (Giovanni) drove to the airport, picked up our luggage and drove it to our hotel in Napa Valley. Our trip could have been ruined with no clothes for 3 days but Beau Wine Tours (Sally and Giovanni) came through and delivered! Thank you!!

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