We hired Randall as our driver for a girls' trip to Sonoma County, and he absolutely made the…read moreexperience. From the moment we met him, we knew we were in great hands. Not only is he professional and reliable, but his knowledge of the area is unmatched. When our plans shifted last minute, Randall arranged an incredible tasting at a beautiful vineyard we never would have discovered on our own. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. His connections throughout Sonoma are clearly vast -- he truly knows the best of the best when it comes to wineries and hosts. Every stop felt thoughtfully curated and special. He went above and beyond in every way and made the entire weekend seamless, fun, and completely unforgettable for me, my mom, and my sister. We couldn't recommend him more. If you're visiting Sonoma and want an exceptional experience, Randall is your person! Cheers!

We loved Randall and had a great time on his tour. After being introduced to Randall from our…read moreSonoma-based winemaker friends, we were not disappointed. Randall helped us plan our trip and made great suggestions for the rest of our vacation as well as future trips. We've been going to Napa/Sonoma every year for a decade and Randall's the single best driver we've had. My only complaint is that we didn't meet him ten years ago! Randall picked up our group (4 people) in Napa, drove us to several wineries / tastings in Sonoma, had lunch with us, and drove us back. The price was reasonable considering that we took his entire day. He has great contacts with the wineries and tasting rooms as well as very good knowledge about hotels, restaurants, and other details about Napa and Sonoma.

I called on Sunday afternoon, Woody answered and helped me set up a private wine tasting tour the…read moreNEXT day! Julie picked my wife and I up at our rental and proceeded to take us on a magical day. She was incredibly knowledgeable, and great fun to be with. We visited 3 boutique wineries, each of which was incredible in its own unique way. It was truly a "bucket list" experience, and if you head to the Napa/Russian River area you could not be in better hands than these folks. 6 stars on a 5 star scale.

We toured with Woody in March and we had the best time! It was a girls trip, he took such good…read morecare of us and put up with 8 of us crazy ladies for 4 days! Thank you Woody, we hope to come back again soon!

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.

This was my second time using Platypus Wine Tours for a day of wine tasting in Sonoma, and once…read moreagain, they hit it out of the park! We had such a wonderful experience the first time that I didn't hesitate to book them again for a trip with ten of my college sorority sisters to celebrate our 60th birthdays. I arranged a private van tour for our group, and we selected three fantastic wineries: Cline Cellars, Buena Vista Winery, and Gundlach Bundschu. Our driver, Jared, was absolutely amazing--friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly organized. He kept us on schedule while also suggesting great photo stops and local highlights along the way. Platypus recommended a stop at the Sonoma Market after our first winery, which was perfect for picking up lunch and snacks--it's a must-visit market! We couldn't have asked for better weather, a better guide, or a better experience overall. Platypus delivered yet another exceptional, personalized wine tour for me, and I'll definitely use them again the next time I'm in wine country!

A group of seven of our friends came to Santa Rosa for vacation. We made the amazingly good…read moredecision to ask Elite Excursions to drive us to various wine tastings. We were so fortunate that Fonzi was our guide for three of our four days, and equally as happy to have Phil join us for one of the days. We seriously can't imagine any way we could have been happier with our choice of drivers. They both were all you could hope for. They went above and beyond the call. Without a doubt, we will reach out to them next time we were in the area.

Sergio, our driver, went above and beyond for our group! Went to a couple wineries and traveled…read morewith an infant, he was so helpful even helping me get my stroller ready for each place! If I'm ever in need of transportation services again, I'm definitely using Elite Transportation! Cost was the best in the area.

Great experience! We visited some unique and fun wineries and felt very special. The team was very…read moreaccommodating to changes in schedule (we had a hard time leaving each winery!! and had to shuffle a bit).

I've been a longtime lurker and decided to reserve my first review for an exceptional business:…read moreGene and Debbie Warren's Healdsburg Area Winery Tours. I contacted Gene several weeks in advance of our trip and he managed to address all of our varied interests. Specifically, we were interested in learning more about the winemaking process, biodynamic wineries, and tasting bold reds and some sparkling wine. Gene put together the following schedule for us, and we could not be more thrilled. Stonestreet Winery - Pretty good, but pricey, Cabernet Sauvignon. Too bad because the tasting room staff were really knowledgeable and friendly. Lancaster Estate - Our favorite! Here Gene scheduled a private tour of the estate and wine cave (where the barrels are stored). They only make four wines (sauvignon blanc, a cuvee, a cab, and a signature bordeaux blend), all of which are absolutely impeccable. We even considered joining the wine club, but the waiting list was too long for my patience. Robert Young Estate - Good scion; also known for their chardonnay but I personally found it too buttery. Tasting room staff was kinda tipsy too... Truett Hurst - A biodynamic winery specializing in zinfandel. I especially love their 2006 Red Rooster zin, which is really spicy and unusual (think cloves and cardamom). Montemaggiore - A small (10 acre), organic, estate winery owned by a family that's recently entered the winemaking trade. Gene scheduled an hour-long private chat with the owner/winemaker, and it was a phenomenal educational experience! Highly recommended. Many of the winery staff also seemed to really know and respect Gene, so they also gave us considerably more attention when we would walk in with Gene =) Go to tripadvisor.com if you want to see more reviews of Gene's services.

Michael is the consummate tour guide concierge wine connoisseur all wrapped in one. Plus he's super…read morefunny. He was born for this kind of job. It's almost as if you're paying for a show because Michael is extremely entertaining and also very knowledgeable. His car is huge and is definitely not politically correct but you will most definitely be very very comfortable in it. I do a lot of traveling and I also do a lot of Home exchanging and if you really want to feel like you've got the inside track on Napa and Sonoma give Michael a call and do yourself a big favor and sit in his big comfortable car.

Mike at ABC Napa Sonoma Wine Tours is the best! He helped my friend and I plan our winery tours…read morewith great recommendations for wineries, meals and shopping. He was prompt, informative and lots of fun to ride with. This was our first visit to Napa/Sonoma, and his expertise made it an awesome and memorable trip. I would highly recommend him and his company! Terri V., Chicago, IL

This was the best tour I've since arriving. It was so well organized, I could just sit back and…read morerelax (in a Tesla) and enjoy the wine. Jason and Blaithin were so helpful and friendly not only knowledgeable about the area and the winery's but gave us recommendations for the rest of our stay. Would absolutely recommend them to everyone coming to healdsburg, they were brilliant!

My husband and I had the best time on our tour. We travel the globe to find great wine experiences…read moreand this now ranks as one of the top ones. Our guides, Jason and Blaithin, took us to gorgeous locations with some of the best wine that Sonoma County has to offer. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to visit Sonoma! We will definitely use them again in the future.

A friend had booked us a tasting experience at Halleck and its easily one of our top tasting…read moreexperiences yet! The property is beautiful with a nice little open area and views for days! Even the drive through the trees feels enchanted. David was the best. He took us on a journey and you could tell he knew his stuff. We also had a chance to meet one of the owners which was a nice bonus. The experience itself is intimate because you're with multiple people at your table but you get to experience it together. The food pairings were also delicious. Ok wine time. This was THE best Gewürztraminer I've ever had. Like, you could have a bottle of this easily on your own. We even took a few home to try with Indian food, and it was delicious. Another hit was their Zin which was interestingly like a strawberry rose but again, very easy and tasteful to drink. I cannot wait to go back because I need more of that Gewürztraminer!

Alison was amazing! She was so welcoming and explained all the wines so well. This was my first…read morewinery experience and it set the bar high for any future experience. Also loved that David made an appearance! You could really tell that they are passionate about what they do and it really elevated the experience!

This place is truly magical. We booked a capybara encounter at Wine Country Zoological and it…read morecompletely exceeded expectations. The experience was incredibly well planned: personal, thoughtful, and genuinely fun and educational. Our guide, Daniel, was phenomenal and made the day unforgettable, especially for our daughter, who hasn't stopped talking about it since. What really stood out was how much care and intention goes into the animals and the mission. You're not just visiting, you're supporting meaningful rescue and conservation work. We'll absolutely be sharing this experience with friends and family and look forward to coming back again.

My family and I had a magical day seeing the capybara's, sloths , kangaroos and armadillos…read more It was educational with Brandi doing a great job sharing about each animal and what they are really like giving details with humor and great affection for each animal. The capybara is a large animal, and it was pretty surprising and amusing that the female came over and after having her snacks from us would lay down for belly rubs, just like a dog . The sloths were adorable and the little armadillo was very personable. It was enjoyable holding and admiring him.. The tour is educational, fun and rewarding and the money goes for the upkeep and vet bills of all these wonderful wildlife animals . They are a joy.