We loved our time with Mel! She made sure we had a great time and really supported us during a scary time (pandemic). She was on time and very knowledgeable of the wineries. Definitely worth the investment! read more

Melyna is incredible!!! After speaking with her and describing my tastes and ideas, she was able to put together a fantastic 4 day itinerary. My husband and I took my daughter and her best friend (both first timers and both 23) and they are sure they will not be able to ever better our trip. Melyna is friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable and the only person we will ever hire again when we return. read more

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Melyna was a great tour facilitator. She started with some questions, then came up with a plan that was specific to our tastes. She arranged three wineries and lunch. She drove our car to each location, keeping us on schedule by texting updates. We were introduced to three new wineries and were able to enjoy each tasting, without worrying about driving. We definitely recommend Wine Me Away! read more

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We planned a super last minute bachelorette party for my friend in Napa this past weekend. I am so glad I found Wine Me away! Melyna helped me reach out to over 50+ wineries because everything was fully booked and we were extremely last minute. It wasn't easy because we were a group of 14 girls... but she helped save the day! We were able to visit 3 wineries! I truly appreciate her SO SO MUCH!!! It was so easy to get in contact with her from the get go and she was very responsive throughout the planning process. I will definitely be using Wine Me Away again and I highly recommend! Thank you Melyna!!! read more

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Melyna was recommended to us to organize our trip to Napa and Sonoma by a wine connoisseur friend here in Florida. In retrospect, she was the best investment during our stay. She knows her business and Napa/Sonoma know her as well. She is professional and precise in her bookings, timing, itineraries and recommendations. Our trip was for 5 people plus guests during 7 days and included a complex production of hotels, vineyards, wineries, tastings, pairings, lunches, dinners and transportation. The result was a flawless experience or sequential experiences where people were expecting us with a smile. She drove us back and forth in every occasion we needed her. I recommend her without hesitation. Not only she would service you with special attention to details but would maximize your time and make your wine vacation unforgettable. read more

Updated after our trip - this company went above and beyond to make my birthday trip to Napa special. We used Wine Country's Chauffeur services - my friends and I rented a van for the weekend and Drew went to his local Hertz office and got himself added to my insurance, with no hassle to me at all! Melyna was always quick and informative with her email and phone responses, and Drew was a real class act and a great driver. Drew was prompt (early, actually) and was available all day and extremely helpful and courteous. He came all the way to San Francisco to pick us up early in the morning and then drove us out to our vineyards. Drew also took us by the Speedway and let us take pictures, something that meant a lot to my friends. I will never use another company, and will recommend Wine Country to all of my friends! Thank you!! read more

Perfect! If you need help setting up a vacation this is the place to go! Melyna was accommodating, thoughtful, approachable and very knowledgeable! We are a group of 15 friends who had never been to Napa. Melyna took care of everything. She contacted wineries, made reservations and was so easy to work with. When you have 15 people you become a "small" group and have restrictions, Melyna took care of everything! And at the end of the trip she called for feedback! I highly recommend her services and feel I gained a friend! read more

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Melyna is the best wine country tour guide/driver out there! She is extremely knowledgeable and doesn't disappoint with her winery stops! The first time I met Melyna was when my boyfriend decided to surprise me with a wine country Saturday. Her car is extremely comfortable and she let use our ipod to control the tunes. She had us stop at about 5 wineries and even dropped us off at our dinner spot! She is extremely considerate about what kinds of wines you like and I have agreed with each of her recommendations! The second time I rode with Melyna was during the wine barrel tasting weekend. She took our group of 6 around to lovely wineries in the Healdsburg area. She never rushed our group and suggested the most beautiful picnic area for lunch! Needless to say, it was a beautiful day with a wonderful driver. The best part is that she picked us up and drove us all back to Oakland! This was truly a carefree experience and I would recommend Melyna to anyone looking for a relaxing day in wine country filled with picturesque stops and delicious wine! read more

This was our first time utilizing this service and we couldn't be more pleased! We rented a car and Melyna would meet us at the hotel each morning , drive our car and then was with us most of the day. She made our entire Napa experience convenient and a fabulous! She provided many recommendations after getting to know our interests so our three days with her were combined with our own suggestions and interests and hers. It was a great mix! She is knowledgeable, approachable, and has a wonderful laid back personality which was perfect for us. She clearly knows wine and has excellent ability to match an experience for her client. She helped order our picnic lunch, she made our appts, she made the car situation easy, once even dropping us off at an event and taking our car back to Hotel for us. She is a true professional and we would utilize her again for sure! We were glad she was recommended! read more

A few girlfriends and I took a trip for the day and hit several amazing wineries. Melyna was very helpful is giving us feedback on realistic timeframes for each location we wanted to stop at and had some wonderful recommendations as well. She offered Sirus radio which was so much fun. She was flexible with our schedule and we gave her a great tip. The car was so spacious, clean and new. We had an amazing day and would definitely use her services again. It was overall fun yet very professional. read more

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Melyna and Scott at Wine Me Away were awesome! I emailed Melyna a few weeks before our trip to Napa and she was booked for the day we were looking for. A day later, she sent me an email saying she moved somethings around and created space for us. She planned a beautiful trip around Calistoga, St Helena and Napa. We loved all of her recommendations - mostly beautiful smaller wineries with awesome Cabs. During the planning, Melyna was so helpful and informative. She responded to emails super quickly and was always willing to help. Even the day after our tour, she had heard that we were interested in tasting some chards so she sent me a list of places close to where we were staying so we could go ourselves. I would highly recommend Melyna and Wine Me Away to anyone looking to explore Napa and the surrounding areas! read more

Where is the option to give "Wine Me Away" 10 STARS?! I stumbled upon Melyna and her chauffeur business right here on Yelp. They had a "deal" going on that I couldn't pass up. After planning out my birthday, I got in touch with Melyna who was SUPER friendly over the phone and gave me an extremely amazing price within minutes. I had already mapped out the wineries I had in mind and she went ahead and made all of the appointments for my friends and I. That definitely took a lot of stress off of my shoulders. Melyna also made a few great suggestions of other wineries I have never visited. After a few days, we locked down my birthday itinerary. I was SO EXCITED! The day of my birthday, Melyna's husband Drew picked us up right on time. Actually he was a few minutes early which is always appreciated. Their car was beautiful, clean and stocked with tons of water for the day. They have a plug to use for your iPhone so you can play your own music if you'd like. After introducing myself to Drew, I could tell he is a very fun and professional man. Definitely doesn't have that "creeper" vibe some other drivers sometimes have. We all know, after your first two wineries, it's easy to lose track of time. But Drew made sure we made every single appointment on time. Which was nice. Wine Me Away is very good about making your whole wine tour experience enjoyable and relaxing. We enjoyed Drew's company so much we invited him into every appointment with us. He didn't drink of course, but it was really nice having him around. And at one point we crossed paths with Melyna as she was on another tour. Really, really nice woman!! I would highly recommend Wine Me Away to anyone who is looking for reasonable pricing, phenomenal service and friendly drivers. I will definitely be using them in the near future!!! read more

Wine Me Away was excellent - from the planning, to the pricing, to the responsiveness, to the service level, and just the overall experience - we felt like we received a ton of value and would recommend them to anybody. When my fiance and I wanted to take a trip to wine country, we had a zillion winery recommendations and a fairly limited amount of time - so instead of taking a generic tour bus or renting an expensive limo, we figured hiring a designated driver would be the way to go. From the moment we contacted her, Melyna was extremely helpful at putting together a full itinerary and booking our appointments at the wineries. She was able to let us know what was "doable" on our timeframe on budget, and what would be a stretch. She picked us up early and gave us an overview of the day. While driving to each location she would give us a bit of history about the winery and the locations, pointing out fun landmarks along the way. She definitely know the staff at each location, which made it a very seamless transition from one to the next. It helps to have someone that will keep you on time, particularly as you consume more and more wine. I will say that we threw her several curveballs as we had some plans shift at the last minute, and she very quickly adjusted the itinerary to fit our needs the evening before at 10PM. She seemed determined not to let last second changes diminish our overall experience - it's rare to get that kind of responsiveness at that hour when everything has already been agreed on. She was very sweet and professional - I would definitely use her again and have already recommended her to several friends. read more

What an amazing experience. Melyna knew exactly where to go and was extremely knowledgable about the area. Her great sense of humour and friendliness definitely made our tour that much more enjoyable. She comes highly recommended and lives up to expectations! read more

Melyna took such good care of us. Our friends came in from out of town and we were really looking forward to a day without the kids, which doesn't happen very often. Melyna planned a fantastic day for us from start to finish. What I liked most was the personal attention she gave prior to the trip (asking about our likes/dislikes etc, what type of experience we wanted), it really made the day special. There are just so many wineries to chose from, it seemed overwhelming to plan something on our own. I'm already thinking about the next wine tasting trip! read more

Absolutely perfect. Wine me away went far above and beyond to make our experience ideal. We've tried other services, this stands far above and for the same price or less! Melyna is especially noteworthy, helping us to coordinate our desired itinerary, make bookings, even plan a picnic lunch. She's knowledgeable and friendly. Everything went off without a hitch. She also goes out of her way to keep coordinated, with text messages ahead of time and while at vineyards as a reminder of timing for departure for the next place. These folks have it figured out, don't go elsewhere, period. Best service, best value. read more

Seriously, as good as it gets. Melyna was an awesome host. She definitely went above and beyond to make our trip to wine country amazing. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that is looking to get the most out of their wine tours. All of her recommendations were amazing. read more

My wife and I had planned three days in wine country away from our 16 month old son, to relax, unwind, and regroup after a hectic summer in both of our businesses. We looked to find a wine tour that was personalized, detailed and took the guess work out of planning a trip to Napa. We found Melyna and her company WIne Me Away and contacted her. Within an hour we received a call from Melyna. She was very professional, helpful and attentive. By the afternoon, she gave us a few options, provided links to prospective vineyards, and had arranged proposed pricing for our tour. We booked immediately. Prior to our travel time, Melyna contacted us again to see if she could help make our vacation easier. She recommended a few restaurants and proposed some great wineries for our first day in town (even before our tour). When we arrived at the wineries we received private tastings - all before we even met Melyna. The following day Melyna pulled in front of our hotel on-time and ready to go. Our first day we toured Napa - and had a wonderful time. All the wineries were exactly what we asked for, and all were private tastings. While our tour was far from rushed, we were on time to all of our tastings, and each was private, personalized and memorable. Our drive through wine country was fun, interactive and a further treat. Melyna made great dinner recommendations that night. Day two, Melyna was again on time, and coordinated a perfect tour of the Sonoma area. She organized a nice picnic lunch from a Sonoma area bakery, and then took us on some great tastings. The two days went way to fast - neither my wife and I wanted it to end. After we said our goodbyes, Melyna texted us recommendations in San Fran (our last stop before returning to the East Coast for drinks and dinner. If you want to go wine tasting, there are probably loads of options out there in Napa for a driver. If you want a trip of a lifetime, and someone who makes this her passion (rather than just a job) - then look no further and book as soon as you can. read more

I reached out to Melyna at Wine Me Away as a recommendation from a friend when visiting the area for the first time with my wife. What a great experience. We spoke about our preferences and price points and she took care of the rest. While she was booked for the day, she set us up with a driver, Nicolas, who made the day a real adventure. He was fun, extremely knowledgable about the area and able to answer all questions, punctual, and an all around good guy. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. read more

Melyna did a fabulous job organizing a 7 hour wine country tour through the russian river valley for 5 of us. From the first time I sent her an email through the completion of our trip, Melyna was quick to respond, easy to work with, had great ideas, and put together a fabulous itinerary for us. Day of she picked each of us up at our locations, greeted us with champagne, was easy to talk to, fun loving, and flexible. Our first stops were J and Foppiano followed by a great little deli and store where we picked up gourmet sandwiches and headed to Bella vineyards to picnic and taste. We finished our day at Hop Kiln. We loved all the vineyards Melyna had chosen for us and especially liked her willingness to let us be as leisurely as we wanted and she adjusted based on what we were enjoying. Melyna is clearly well-versed in the go to places of wine country and the entire process of wine making. Melyna was very well organized, punctual, and extremely easy to work with. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great wine country excursion! read more

Melyna was the perfect addition to a day of wine tasting in Napa! She went above and beyond expectations - on time, courteous and friendly, safe, knowledgeable, flexible... Really everything you'd want in a limo driver (and rarely get), but without the limo costs! We had a great (and safe) time. Thanks! read more

Melyna was AMAZING. She was an awesome wine tour guide. Got us great deals and was really fun to drive around with. If you need a driver and help figuring out where to go Melyna is your gal! read more

Mel was great. She was incredibly accommodating of our needs and interests, and really ensured we had the perfect day in Napa. I cannot imagine having had a better experience in Napa, and we have Mel to thank. She is detail-oriented, a great driver, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. I would recommend anyone on Mel's team without reservation--you can't go wrong! read more

So impressed with Wine Country Chauffeur & Wine Tours. Mel was so professional and knowledgeable, yet felt as though a friend came and picked me up-but in a much nicer car! She added to the amazing day my sister and I had wine tasting. Loved traveling in style in the Escalade, great price, and trust worthy. I will use them for all my wine tours! read more

Can't say enough about Melyna! She is simply the best. I wasn't thrilled about the idea of spending the day with a "stranger" while on our anniversary trip but I knew driving ourselves was a bad idea. She makes you feel so comfortable from the minute you meet her. She felt like a friend! She is so knowledgeable about the area and took us to places we would have otherwise never gone. She helped us create memories for a lifetime. She will be be our first call every time we head to Napa! Thanks Melyna! read more

So, absolutely hate to speak negatively of a business...but had a terrible experience trying to make a wine tour. Long story short Melyna wanted to go one way I wanted to go another way. Bear in mind this was not for me, but for my parent's anniversary. Yes, she is very knowledgable of the Napa-Sonoma area, so that was helpful. But, I was devastated she cancelled the tour because I wanted to plan inexpensive wineries and I wanted to figure out the wineries so that it would be special. Also, she said I got "defensive" cause I wasn't agreeing with going to a different area of the Valley, yes I'm not familiar with the valley, but I was giving several wineries that I was interested in and I wanted them to go a good amount of wineries. So, if I'm spending hundreds of dollars on a wine tour, I would want my parents to see/ experience as many wineries as possible and it wasn't justifiable if they would only make it to 3 in an eight hour tour. Yes, it's a busy weekend, but it's always busy in Napa. If I would do it over, I would have her choose the wineries. But, the way I(the customer) was treated was not that great and I didn't think it was a great business ethic. I have been taught what's good customer service versus bad, so I understand how it should go, especially since this is for such a special occasion. It's unfortunate that I don't get to use her services. But she gives out good deals and was going to give me a good one, so a very reasonable chauffeur/touring service in Napa-Sonoma!! But, everyone be warned!! read more

Melyna was AMAZING. My husband and I had never been to Napa. We went for Valentine's Day and my birthday 2016. He did some research and came across Wine Me Away. He contacted Melyna and she was super quick to respond and was very helpful. She helped him put together an incredible few days in Napa for us. She picked us up Saturday and Sunday mornings from our hotel and drove us to our scheduled tours throughout the 2 days. She was so professional and so sweet all at the same time. We both kept saying to each other we felt like we were riding with a friend. She chose a few wineries we had never heard of and many we told her we wanted to check out while we were there. I was a little unsure about the ones I have never heard of, but we are always open to checking out new things. These ones ended up being my absolute FAVORITE wineries we went to and had so many really amazing experiences at them. This whole trip really changed my views on wine and wineries. I learned so much on this trip. I can't wait to go back and do it all over again. I would so highly highly recommend Melyna and her company Wine Me Away for your Napa experience. She also gave us so many tip on good places to go for food, entertainment, lodging, and how to take all the wine we bought home . CHEERS read more