Wow, what a fun group! We had previously done a wine tasting trip in Paso Robles, different company. This one was much better! Platypus tours had a fantastic bus that you could actually stand in. Much better than a van that you have to practically crawl into. The group was larger than I anticipated, I believe there were 7 couples. But all really fun! How could you plan a trip like this and not already be fun. :). Our guide, Dave was super knowledgeable, funny, and really informative. He gave a lot of information about each winery, and how to properly taste wine. I was not expecting that, and it was good information! The amount of time we spent at each winery was perfect. We never felt rushed or bored. Would definitely recommend, and also do this again!