We loved our time with Platypus...we booked the tour as two couples, who have enjoyed wine (and raising kids & more) together for 30+ years. The expectation was that it would be a fun way to spend the day adding to our short trip to San Francisco - our expectations were far exceeded with the fun and informative day with Gary. Our tour was very small, and we gained a couple of new friends from Canada, learned a fabulous amount about wine making, tasting, buying, and personal preferences. Each winery was special in its own way, but Bouchaine & Sheena (our tasting host) were extraordinary! The scenic drive was comfortable in a clean and spacious "mini bus", and the cheese plate and provided picnic lunch added much needed delicious food to the overall experience! There is a lot of fabulous wine to taste, so take it easy and pace yourself; on the last stop, several of us paired up and shared one tasting between two, an option we wish we had thought of earlier in the day.
The logistics as far as being met and dropped off at the Vallejo ferry were smooth and unstressed - however, we learned that the ferry ticket office at Vallejo closes before 5 pm, so you need to buy a round trip ticket when you leave San Francisco.
Gary was entertaining and knowledgeable about wines and the Napa area; he knows people and how to make them comfortable with humor and personalized stories. We would definitely recommend this amazing day with Platypus Wine Tours! And BUY WINE - we loved being able to show our appreciation by purchasing a couple of bottles - these are wines you will not find again!