Henrik was our driver and guide and he was amazing! So friendly and very knowledgable. He kept us engaged in great conversations about wine making and the different wineries in between stops and also answered all of our questions. He was very professional and kept us on schedule so we had the best experience at each winery/tasting. Wine Tasting Driver is highly recommended and we are looking forward to our next visit and experience with them! read more

What an amazing experience, Gary Thompson was our driver for a weekend of great wine tasting. He was engaged, safe, and happy to have our group. Provided cold waters for us after each tasting, snacks for on the road, was a phenomenal driver during the rush hours in the Napa Valley and got us to and from our bnb with zero incident. At the end of our time together is when I learned Gary was the owner of the service and I couldn't have been happier to support a small business and get to know Gary. I'll be booking him again for any driving needs in the area. read more

Gordon was our driver this past weekend and it's been the 2nd time we have used him! He is so accommodating, very professional and knowledgeable. He made our wine visits enjoyable and not have to worry about anything other than having a good time! We will always continue to keep using him for all future visits! read more

Boy was a safe and highly engaged driver. Great times! Highly recommend so you can enjoy your tasting experience

What went well? EVERYTHING! We have booked WTD in the past and have now booked them for our upcoming visit in June. They are professional, knowledgeable, courteous and FUN! Great experience!! Highly recommend! read more

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Our driver John was both a gentleman and a character providing honest insights into the Napa Valley where he has spent his whole life. His knowledge of wineries in the valley was impressive and his experience in how to make the most out of the day was appreciated. John arrived at our hotel daily with a smile on his face and an anecdote from our previous day. He drove our rental car expertly through treacherous climbs up mountains and down into valleys. His thoughtfulness was a special part of our vacation- we mentioned being hungry, and John went off the Oakville Grocery and got us sandwiches in between tasting appointments. We will use Wine Tasting Driver for our next trip, and would hope that we were lucky enough to get John again. read more

We had an amazing experience with Wine Tasting Driver for a day in Napa. From meeting us ahead of schedule to being extremely flexible throughout the day, we had great conversations and got some of the local lore and happenings as we went up and down the valley. Totally professional and keeping us on schedule, he was a complete joy the entire day. We were also able to create a very customized pick-up and drop-off schedule that met our exact needs and that was totally unexpected. On top of all the praises I could give the driver (I apologize, I forget his name), the price even with tip was significantly cheaper than some of the limo options by a fair amount. I cannot recommend this company enough if you are looking for a more economical alternative to the expensive limo companies and buses that operate in the Napa area. We will be using them again when we return to the area! read more

Best expierence in wine country thus far! We went to do Sonoma as a late holidays party for our small business. Robert was our driver and he was amazing. We send our itinerary ahead of time and he knew how to get to our chosen wineries without any help. One of the wineries we choose was not our favorite so we left very early. He drove us to one he suggested and it ended up being one of our favorites. Next time we will pay the extra $100 for them to plan our day. Robert also opened the door for us, walked us inside the wineries and even called the wineries when we were running behind. Which was not requested by us but it made us feel taken care of. We will 100% use the company and we will request Robert for sure! read more

What a great idea - it was so convenient and a fantastic experience - the only way to go. Cathi provided a top-notch experience. She was friendly and informative and all-in-all made it a great weekend! read more

We had a blast with Robert...it was so much more than we expected! He treated us like Queens! He walked us into the wineries, checked us in, carried our wine to the car, pulled right up front to pick us up and opened the car doors for us--what a gentleman!!! He brought snacks, water, breathe mints and even thought of handiwipes for our hands. He absolutely thought of everything! He was full of history and great Napa information. We are already planning our next trip with him! Many, many kudos to Robert and Wine Tasting Drivers!!! read more

We had an amazing time for our 3 days in Napa and Sonoma without having to worry about the transportation! Brent was a great driver, and very friendly/professional. Always on time and even helped us fill some gaps between appointments. And we would also like to thank Ashley for her lunch recommendations when I sent over our itinerary but was unsure about where we could manage between winery appointments. A great experience and would recommend to friends. read more

Suzie was incredible! We couldn't have asked for a more friendly, knowledgeable and patient driver. She went out of her way to make sure we were more than happy during our day. At one point, we broke a cork in a brand new bottle of wine we bought and while we were at one winery, she went back and got us a new bottle. Seriously, who does that. Amazing! Highly recommend your service. Drinking without worry and close to most important, having a service that doesn't judge after the 3rd winery!! Thank you for giving our group Suzie! read more

I was recently in California with some girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. We booked a Wine Tasting driver for our day in Napa. Our driver, Ashley, was wonderful! She was super knowledgeable and told us about the history of Napa and the wineries. She even recommend a great place for lunch (Gotts) and ordered it for us so we could enjoy it in between tasting without having to worry about any time constraints. She was super personable and even stopped in front of the famous Napa sign so we could take pictures. Our experience was 5 star and it was the best way to start our vacation. We had such a great experience we decided to book another driver for our day in Sonoma. I highly recommend this service. Thank you! read more

Being a guy, I thought I had the goods to plan a Napa Trip for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Not!!! My miracle came when I happened upon Gary, owner of Wine Tasting Driver on Yelp! My gut told me, "this is your guy". I have a big gut and I sure am glad I listened to it! Gary has been in the wine trade for a long time and is loved and respected in the Napa Wine community. We were treated like gold everywhere he took us... We opted to have Gary drive us in his spacious, brand new Ford Flex at very equitable rates and opted (so glad we did) to have Gary (for a nominal fee) handcraft a memorable itinerary. Simply put, Gary loves wine, he loves people and takes hospitality to another level. At the end of the day, my lovely wife exclaimed, "this is the best day I've ever had!" THANK YOU GARY AND WINE TASTING DRIVER. YOU ROCKED IT!!! read more

My husband and I and another couple (all California natives) used Wine Tasting Driver in Napa for a (you guessed it!) day of wine tasting using our own car. Our driver was Abdiel, and it was his first day on the job - we initiated him on driving giggly, wine-soaked ladies, ha ha. He was fantastic, such a nice young man. We all enjoyed getting to know him. And it made the day so much more relaxing for us not to have to worry about who would be the designated driver. The cost for their service was very reasonable and well worth it. Suzie and Gary were very responsive from the moment I sent them an inquiry, and the whole process was smooth and easy from start to finish. We did not use their concierge service (meaning they would make the tasting reservations) but made our own reservations. And let me tell you, it wasn't easy! The day we went tasting seemed to be the day everyone in California was there. So I think Wine Tasting Driver's concierge fee of $100 is fair - we will do that next time, because I am sure they have a much more in-depth knowledge of the over 400 wineries in the area. It took me most of a day just to plan tasting at 3 wineries two weeks ahead of time - so many were already booked solid or did not have the time slots we needed. So in summary, we highly recommend Wine Tasting Driver and will definitely use their service again when we come back to Napa. read more

We had a fantastic experience with Wine Tasting Driver Reagan! We had an itinerary that she was already familiar with upon arrival and helped us make changes with her expertise and network in the area when we were having so much fun and wanted to move around some reservations. She provided some great recommendations and even drove out to pick up our lunch for us. Reagan was great to chat with and get to know over our trip and so agile. Thank you to Robert & Reagan! read more

I have had many experiences in Healdsburg with different drivers & companies in the area and this service was by far the most organized, reliable and simply enjoyable! Our driver was Steve and he was wonderful!!! Highly recommend! We will be using Wine Tasting Driver from now on. read more

We had an absolute blast in Napa, thanks to our driver Eddie! He was able to guide us through a busy rainy Saturday in Napa and we had an incredible time. We have a 5 month old and wanted to be in our own car where he was comfortable and it worked out just great. Thank you to Wine Tasting Driver, we were able to relax and enjoy the rain and wine with great friends knowing that we were in good hands. We tried some new wineries at the suggestion of the WTD team and visited old favorites. Highly recommend this service, could not have been easier and more convenient. Eddie also came with a cooler full of waters, much needed! read more

Robert was our driver for a day of wine tastings in Napa. He was absolutely wonderful! Months before we came out to Napa Robert provided tons of suggestions and advice for what wineries to visit, based on what we liked. He was extremely helpful. The day of our tastings, he walked us up to each winery, opened the doors, even packed snacks and drinks for us! We had a great time and cannot recommend this business enough! read more

I am very particular when I give reviews. But this one was SO easy. You need to stop research "driving" options around Napa / Sonoma and hire Wine Tasting Driver (WTD). I've known Gary (the owner) for 15+ years, primarily in the media/marketing space. All the professional, knowledge, and focus on the customer experience has translated to this business (no surprise!). WTD is worth every penny. For example, we had an issue with our first toasting. Without WTD, we would have waited two hours for our tasting reschedule appointment. With WTD, they quickly moved us to a local tasting that didn't need a reservation (which was awesome!) and then took us back to the new time (and then got us lunch so we could maximize our time!). Don't consider this service a nice to have -- consider it a have to have. Thanks WTD for making our overall Napa / Sonoma experience phenomenal! read more

Going wine tasting in the Napa Valley can be an overwhelming experience. There are just so many to choose from, and then the big wineries can get crowded. I have known Gary for a while, and decided to use his services for a girl's day out on Easter Sunday and Gary seriously gave us personal treatment, and set us up for personalized tastings at 4 small wineries throughout the day, and even included a picnic lunch. He sent us a questionnaire to find out our tastes, and what we were looking for, and then set the itinerary. I have been wine tasting in Napa before, a few times on my own, once with another limo/driver service, and by far Wine Tasting Driver's services were the most personalized, and gave me the BEST value for what we paid. It was like having a personal shopper, but for a wine appreciation day. I can't wait to book and do this again. read more

Gary and his team are really the best when it comes to knowing the area, improvising for the clients, and using connections so the client has a great experience. In our case Gary was our driver. He arrived on time and the car was immaculate. Anyone can drive car. Gary and his team really delivered a top-notch experience. For example at one place we had one more guest than they could accommodate and the winery was not accommodating so gary quickly came up with a Plan B that was just fantastic. He knows all the winery owners by name and is very personable himself. And let me add as the day goes on and we needed some ushering and hustling along Gary deliver this in a professional and fun way. I would recommend this service without question. read more

As a 'local', I always find it an onerous task when friends come to visit and you ask, "Where would you like to go" and they either say 'Wherever' or rattle off a list of wineries that I've already visited or don't want to visit again! Fortunate for me, I've now found Gary with Wine Tasting Driver! I recently had some friends in town with a couple wineries they wanted to visit and then Gary was able to arrange tastings at others I hadn't previously visited. He made the arrangements, set-up the tastings and was a fantastic choice for our day in Napa. Gary is super knowledgeable about the Napa Valley and when you're driving with him - it's like you're driving with a long-time friend. The wineries he chose were great and each experience was different and unique in its own way! He even stopped and picked up our lunch so we could picnic at one of our tastings. He was as much a part of the memorable day of wine tasting as the wine was! I highly suggest that if you're looking to visit Napa and want to spend the day with a 'friend' who can take you to some great wineries - then look no further as Wine Tasting Driver is a great (& cost-effective) choice!! read more

Being a Napa native, I know what it is like to have to be the designated driver when friends are visiting from out of town. I also know what its like to have to call an Uber and leave my car somewhere because i have had too many, and then having to go back and get my car the next day. With Wine Tasting Driver, I don't have to worry about any of that. Why risk getting a DUI or missing out on the fun when you can easily coordinate with the great people of Wine Tasting Drive. Have your own vehicle? Awesome! Do you have a rental? Great! Do you need both a car and a driver? DONE! It's really a one stop shop. Gary is an incredible person who really takes pride in taking care of his customers. Even if you have never been to the valley, Gary and his other drivers can set up an amazing itinerary. I'm not talking about the same big wineries everyone else go to, I'm talking about the off the beaten path, family owned, they don't sell in stores, kind of places. It really is a no brainer. Be smart and hire Wine Tasting Driver for your next trip to the valley!! read more

Gary is fantastic! Now only did he arrange a fantastic day trip for us including incredible wineries, but he's also good company. He knows the area very well and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He went out of his way to accommodate us and make sure we had an amazing time. We're already planning our next trip! read more

We had another great experience with Gary (and Nate) on our visit to Napa. Gary has extensive knowledge of the wineries, restaurants and grapes, which always makes for fun conversation between tastings. Gary made two great winery suggestions and now we have another winery that's on my shortlist the next time we are in Napa. Its also a great way to save money versus hiring a car service. read more