We had a hard time finding a tour to pick us up in San Francisco, take us to a variety of Napa wineyards and then drop us back. We finally found Santa, who was not only the most reasonably priced but also provided good feedback when we outlined a proposed tour. We ended up with 4 vineyards that all worked out well logistically, along with time for lunch and picking up a box for our wine. Santa was entertaining and informative, and it was clear from his interactions with the various vineyard staff that he was a known character which helped us (managed to alter some times on the fly). If you want someone to pick you up in and around the area and don't have a car or driver, Santa is definitely the way to go. read more

We were referred to Santa (Leonard) by our hotel staff a month before our trip. We were easily able to book a reservation with him for when we were going to be here in the Sonoma/Napa area. Since it had been 30 years since we last visited the wine country here, we asked him for recommendations on wineries in Napa that focused on great red wines and were fun to visit. He gave us three to see (Materra, Porter Family, and Sequoia Grove) and we really enjoyed all three. During our drive he was able to give us a lot of information about the Sonoma and Napa areas and explained the changes he has seen having lived here all his life. He was a great guide and my wife and I would highly recommend him as a wine tour guide if you are coming for a visit. read more

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Santa Leonard got our group to our destinations safely and on time! He was so helpful with all of his knowledge on the valley and I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Wow! Wine Tours by Santa was a great experience! He help us find open wineries on Easter Sunday (some were closed for the holiday) and provided some excellent vineyards we didn't have on our list of recommended places from friends. This was a great mother/duaghter trip. It was a beautiful day and he knew most of the workers at the vineyards. Our favorite was Graciana (not on our list) and his suggestion to bring a picnic lunch was perfect! And it's very affordable! Check it out!! read more

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My daughters and I had a wonderful tine with Santa Leonard! So knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend. Laura S read more

Santa was amazing. We travelled from Canada for a visit and he helped us build a one day tour and select wineries to compliment our tastes. On the day of the tour, Santa was a real treat sharing lovely stories of the area and his experience. We had a lovely tour and would highly recommend Santa. Loved being in our car and no worries or stress. read more

We scheduled a tour with Santa and all went well until the morning of the tour. Santa recommended Oliver's market for lunch stuff so we went there in the morning, however, the car battery was dead when we went to leave. We called Santa to cancel and he offered to help with the car best he could, so he met us at the store, took me to an auto parts store for a battery, then he ran home and got his to tool box, and back to the car to drop in the new battery. The car fired right up but he insisted he drive his car after that, so we jumped in and still made the tour on time. He was just the best person ever and we highly recommend him. read more

The Maid of Honor was tasked to find a wine tour/driver for our weekend in Mendocino County, and she found Wine Tours by Santa. What a find! He told us about the county, and explained that our time spent in each winery was up to us. He had a list, and we could hit up as many of them, or spend quality time in a few. We did the latter because the wineries we visited had an awesome and welcoming staff, and it was just hard to leave. He was on time to go over the details before we left, was professional, and was a great driver. Because my car is older and can't take the windy, steep roads into Boonville, we opted to have him drive his car, which was an additional charge. He picked us up at our hotel in his van, which included water bottles next to our seats so we can be hydrated. And he has satellite radio, and played really good classics from the 60s and 70s. And because he is a legit Santa Claus, there was delight from the staff at each winery because Santa arrived! He really made our tour special, and I highly recommend him if you need a driver. His rates are very reasonable, and he's committed to making sure you and your party have a great time. read more

Santa Leonard was great! He was kind and knowledgeable as a tour guide and driver. He was helpful in navigating Napa and would 100 Percent book him again if I'm out that way! read more

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Booked a wine tasting full day tour for our group of 6 ladies with Santa in May of 2019. Santa booked several tastings for us ahead of time and also coordinated with some of our favorites that we knew we wanted to go to. He picked us up at our hotel and drove our van that we had already rented for the drive up from the city which was very cost effective. Conversation, entertainment, and safety were all top notch during our time with Santa. Overall, we had a great day in wine country knowing we had a safe and friendly driver! We will definitely call on Santa again for our next trip. Thanks Santa! read more

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We loved our wine tour weekend with Santa Leonard! Booking was easy. We stopped by the Hertz in Napa to add him as a driver on our rental car and we were on our way within minutes. He was a great tour guide, helped us find wineries that we would enjoy, drove us to the top of Mt. Veeder effortlessly, and even helped us get in to wineries the day of...Everyone knows Santa in Napa! Highly recommend. read more

We just did a family trip to Napa and I wasn't thrilled about our driver, Santa Leonard. We had a very large group of 12 people which required a big van, and admittedly as a large group, we were frequently about 15-30 minutes late to our wineries and reservations, but I personally booked all of them and always called in advance to let them know that we were gonna be late. Santa would complain, subtly and overtly, and basically lecture us about being on time. It would also change his mood if we were running late. That should not be your issue, we are paying our driver ONLY to get us from place to place safely. I thought this was highly unprofessional considering that I booked all the wineries, and therefore the responsibility falls on me. The wineries all had no problem with us being late, they kind of expect it for large parties, and many claimed that were in Napa to relax and enjoy ourselves, not worry about timing issues. But he felt the need to stress me out daily for no reason. Lastly, considering driving is his profession, he's just not a good driver. It was pretty uncomfortable sitting in the car, he pumped the brakes weirdly during stops and made uncomfortable turns. Basically just not smooth and caused a lot of nausea. And it wasn't the car, because when I drove it everyone felt relief. He doesn't know how to reverse out a a spot without doing a 20 point turn and he also wasn't paying attention a couple of times on the freeway and slammed the brakes, claiming that he didn't see any brake lights. Overall Grade: Not recommended. read more

Incredible experience! He took me plus 6 other ladies around the Dry Creek Wineries for the full day and we had a BLAST! Great pricing, super flexible with vehicle driving/options. 100% will be using him again! Santa made the day! Huge hit for everyone of us girls as well as he has relationships with the wineries! thank you so much! read more

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Santa was wonderful! He was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Such a pleasure to have him guide us around the valley!

Santa Leonard was amazing! I will definitely be booking him to drive us around on our next wine tasting weekend. We told him the area we wanted to visit and he planned out an amazing day that suited what we were looking for. He was flexible when we wanted to add or change a stop, he made sure we got some food when needed and most importantly, got us home safe. He was fun to talk to, super friendly, and he really knows tons of people around town. He is also an excellent photographer...so make sure he takes a picture or two of your group! read more

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Santa put together a great day for us touring the Alexander Valley and Dry Creek area. Santa spent time with me prefer to our booking going our our likes and favorite styles of wines. He then tailored the wineries to our wine preferences and winery style. He made all the arrangements and the day could not have been more perfect. He introduced us to two new wineries-Unti & Robert Young which we loved. These are both a bit off the beaten path which we may not have found on our own. Santa is a wealth of information, has lots of stories, local lore and best of all is a great driver!! Highly recommend his wine tours to all our family and friends. read more

Santa was awesome! He really knows the entire area so well, having grown up there. He drove us 4 ladies around over 4th of July weekend and it was awesome! He was super punctual and kept us on schedule and very courteous and kind. 10/10 would call him again! read more

Santa was absolutely amazing!! He drove our rental on a girls trip to Napa Valley. He was super knowledgeable about the region, recommended great wineries and spots to eat... accommodated is when we wanted to add on to our trip. He clearly has relationships with the wineries, and would set us up with our tasting, make sure we were taken care of, and then go take care of Santa business while we enjoyed ourselves. I would highly recommend him!!! read more

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We had a group of mostly first-timers come to Napa and Sonoma for a weekend. Hiring Santa Leonard was definitely a great idea! He knows a ton about the area and the wineries and made it a smooth, enjoyable trip! We had our itinerary planned in advance, but ended up making a few last minute changes and Leonard was able to provide suggestions to keep everything on track. And when we ran into a small issue at one of the wineries, he took care of it for us so we didn't have to deal with any of it! He'll drive you in your own car or a rental car, and for us, with a large group, he drove our giant van (and did a great job, even with the super tight driveway!) Overall, we definitely lucked out finding Santa Leonard for our trip and would highly recommend him to other groups (and will hire him again when we come back!) read more

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Santa is the best. His knowledge of the region is amazing. His relationship with the wineries is exceptional. He can get you in to all the cool places. "He knows a guy" is the best way to put it. You can't go wrong with a sleigh ride with Santa. He's worth every penny and then some. We will be back to ride with Santa again read more

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Leonard was such a great driver and host for our day of wine tasting in Healdsburg. He was super professional, punctual, and fun - and we all had a wonderful time, even in the light rain. Highly recommend! read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Santa was so magical that he may actually be the real Kris Kringle. My friends and I didn't know what to expect, but Santa went way above and beyond what we could have asked for in a designated driver. My friends and I were able to lose track of time at each winery and completely enjoy ourselves - Santa would give us a gentle reminder toward the end of each reservation that we needed to wrap up the fun soon and get going to the next place. He also walked us in to each winery to make sure we were taken care of right away. Everyone knows and loves him...It's like having a famous dad (i.e. the real Santa) escort you to a preschooler's birthday party - you get instant cool points and reassurance that you're about to have a great time. After walking us in, he disappeared until it was time to leave. It was the perfect amount of involvement. He was so knowledgeable about different wineries and gave helpful suggestions about how to tackle the day. He also took a bunch of awesome pictures of us (Santa used to be a professional photographer). The best part may have been his subtle Santa jokes, like getting excited about the mention of cookies, and his jolly laugh. And he didn't overdo it. It was perfectly executed. We can tell he delivers toys to all the little boys and girls in the world in one night as his main gig. The man is clearly a professional...efficient with time, knows how to bring fun into the mix, and cares about a job well done. We can't wait to hang with Santa again. He really was an amazing facilitator of a memorable weekend with best friends. read more

Santa not only delivers during Christmas he delivers in June. He drove us one day, filling in our empty wine tasting spots with Jems, and he planned the next day for us which was unbelievable. Santa was prompt and on time. He is a very dependable driver and is courteous to all. His knowledge of the area is vast and his friendships with all the wine staffs was evident during our trip. Joseph and Porter wineries were awe inspiring. read more

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Santa is the BEST designated driver you will ever have! If you're reading reviews right now, trying to find the best option for a wine tour or driver in the area, go ahead and save yourself the time by booking him right now. On a recent birthday trip to Santa Rosa/Sonoma with several friends, we decided last minute to try and find a wine driver to take us to some local wineries. Thankfully, Santa was available on such short notice and came round to meet us within half an hour. He knows ALL of the local wineries, even the smaller more specialty ones on the back roads. He listened to what kinds of wines we liked and came up with a special list of wineries just for us (for those of us who love sparkling wines, he made a stop at a smaller family-owned winery that specializes in sparkling reds - truly a highlight! - and for those who loved the more full-bodied reds, he added a stop at a winery known for its cabs and zins). Santa is also very charming and knowledgable about the area and was super fun to hang out with all day. Plus - he's SANTA! Everywhere we went, kids and adults alike were delighted by him (one woman came up and made a Christmas wish, while another group of wine tasters wanted to take him for their own). His prices are very reasonable, he is a safe and experienced driver, his knowledge of wine and the area is vast, and he is a lovely companion for a day of wine tasting. We hope to see him again on a future trip! 10 STARS read more

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We spent two wonderful days with Santa Leonard in December! Not only did he drive us in our car, he planned our days for us after getting to know our wine tastes and what we were looking for. He introduced us to wine we were unfamiliar with and we ended up loving! He expertly transported us to various wineries and kept us on schedule without feeling rushed. When we were hungry, he found places for us to eat along the way that fit with our time schedule. All we needed to do was sit back and enjoy the ride! It was a wonderful experience and I cannot recommend Santa Leonard highly enough! Not only did he create a wonderful experience for us, he seemed to know everyone in Napa! Can't wait to go back to Napa and can't wait to see Santa Leonard again! read more

Oh what fun it is to ride....! We always use wine country drivers when we go wine tasting - this is a very convenient and affordable way to go wine-tasting without worry. Leonard, on top of actually being a REAL-BEARD SANTA, was very knowledgeable, friendly and a great driver. He made our day perfect - we had such a fun time and it couldn't have gone any better. We would definitely request him again. read more

Leonard saved our day!!! We called him last minute to take care of our driving in Guerneville and was absolutely amazing. He made our wine tours so fun and knew everything about the town! So so thankful for him and can't wait to use him again when we are back! Thanks Leonard!! read more

From the start, Leonard was responsive on email and phone. He was so into the detail he was kind enough to ask for my soon-to-be honeymooning wife's name as we were three months from being married and would be spending a few of our honeymoon days being driven around Sonoma with him. His ability to pick amazing views and great wines that we enjoyed was impeccable due mainly to the fact I gave him nothing to work with. Fortunately, Leonard is so experienced in this region that he can even take a vague and unspecific list from a customer like me and spin it into gold. If you could talk to the valleys and hills or liken Leonard to a local talk radio host, this guy knows it all and knows everyone. Absolutely a must and with all the confidence and security of a designated driver. read more

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Where do we start? That is the question. Professionalism & Timeliness: Leonard arrived shortly before our arranged time with everything in order to expedite our wine tour. He familiarized us with the logistics, we signed some paperwork and off we went! Knowledge & Familiarity: Leonard grew up surrounded by the greatest wine regions in the world. His knowledge is extensive and his familiarity of local family wine-making practices and traditions are unparalleled. He contributes information regarding the history of the region as well as interesting traditions, stories, and unknown facts. He also introduced us to one of our favorite wineries - J Rickards. If you are questioning who is the best tour guide in the Bay Area wine region - look no further. You have found it. read more

Santa has been our driver and guide for wine tours the last 3 years. He's knowledgeable about so many wineries, researches those on our itinerary and gives great input about them. We love his stories, the wineries love him, and he's just a pleasure to be with. Looking forward to many more trips. Thank you Santa! read more

Outstanding Napa and Sonoma County tours with Santa. He's so knowledgeable about the area and recommends so winery gems to visit. He also knows delicious places to dine - whether high end or provisions for a picnic lunch (try Big John's Market). This is our second year touring with Santa - we won't use anyone else. read more

Santa was a fantastic driver and tour guide! He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great day planned and his recommendations made it even better. Would highly recommend this Sonoma Valley legend! read more

Leonard was so professional and fun to have as our driver in Napa! We learned a ton about the area and felt like we were riding with a friend read more

Santa took great care of my group over a 3-day weekend. He was super knowledgeable about the regions we visited and had wonderful lunch suggestions. He also didn't mind when we cranked the music and sang 80s tunes! read more

Santa was an amazing host and enjoyed all the wineries he took me, my girlfriend, and my buddy too. He was very knowledgeable and gave us great history while keeping it fun throughout our drives between wineries. Even better is we told him what kind of experience we wanted (beautiful views) and he tailored the experience for us. Never heard of some of the wineries he took us too, but none of them were a let down. By far the best for the price and we were able to go in the comfort of our own car. Highly recommended and will use Santa again when I am back in Napa. read more

Santa was awesome!! Very responsive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anybody who is visiting the wineries in the area!!

Great time, Santa Leonard. Thanks! Good and unique recommendations. We'll be back. You driving my vehicle saved a few bucks and was super convenient. read more

I was a little hesitant at first to book someone to drive my own vehicle while I wine tasted but I'm so glad we did! We had an amazing girls day with Santa! He coordinated our tastings and kept us on schedule throughout the whole day. He even managed to squeeze us in to a place that wasn't on our agenda.... all while driving our own vehicle. I can't recommend him enough! read more

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Santa Leonard is awesome! This was my 4th time with him. He has always taken me to different places in the Russian River Valley - Taylor made to the wines you prefer and like the best. He completely and totally listens to everything you say to make your tour 110% perfection! He know the area well since he's grown up there. He has so many trivia facts that make the ride fun and interesting. He also plays some cool tunes. We had an amazing time once again. Ventured to Napa this time and loved wineries he selected. Highly recommend!!! read more

Santa Leonard came highly recommended by our close friends and we are so glad we reached out to him to take our group of 8 on a day long wine tour in Sonoma County. Before we even reached the West Coast, he was extremely helpful in finding the right way to transport a group of 8 in the same vehicle and recommended some fabulous wineries. Our day touring wine country was flawless and everyone had a great time. We are so glad that we toured with Santa Leonard on the first day of our five day trip...we used the knowledge he gave to us during the tour (of the area, wines, food, etc.) to plan the rest of our trip. Don't hesitate...make your reservations today!! read more