The Platypus was amazing. From the time I made my reservation until we got off the bus at the conclusion of the day, I received individualized customer attention and follow-up. The day was made enjoyable and participatory by Gary, who was an excellent guide. We discovered A LOT about wine and Napa Valley. I'd adore going on another trip with Platypus.
A wonderful day of wine tasting! Army arrived on time with a luxurious minibus to fetch us up, and we met some beautiful people. Nothing was too much bother for our knowledgeable, witty, and excellent photographer Army, who was also a fantastic driver. Army was the best guide we've ever had. Definitely suggest Platypus Tours for a good time; whether you're a wine expert or a novice, you'll enjoy a day with Army! I sincerely appreciate it.
This tour was a huge letdown. The tour guide did alright. The wineries selected were of very low quality. Homewood was the first. Tolerable but not great. We were eagerly anticipating the picnic lunch and subsequent tasting. The grounds looked good. Lunch consisted of a dry sandwich and a few nibbles. Servings were made outside in the wind and sun (poor planning or better accommodations and food). Sadly, despite the fact that the wine was excellent, it was impossible for us to purchase because they would not ship to Hawaii. We were still billed for the tasting. Roche was the final location. The individual conducting the tasting was lamenting his high level of stress. swiftly poured into stemless wine glasses. Sadly, we chose to have a cheese plate (because the lunch was not so good). We had to protest about how outdated it was. He grabbed it right away and snatched it away. Since we had to leave the following morning and Platypus was our main experience, it's a good thing we conducted a taste on our own the previous day. Truly awful. I don't usually complain about stuff like this, but it was terrible.
Rob Vanoncini, our tour guide, made this a wonderful experience. Steve made great choices for the vineyards we visited, offered insightful comments, and promoted camaraderie among the three couples who joined us on the tour. He also went above and beyond by reserving dinner for my spouse and Myself that evening.
The tip from our friend offended the driver, which didn't seem professional. We also preferred to visit some larger wineries rather than simply the smaller, family-run ones. In the wineries we visited on our own, we had the option of selecting a wine from a list, but on this trip, you had to start with a Chardonnay, which I don't drink, so I missed the first taste. We would have been better off traveling alone, in my opinion.
CesarHarper reviewed Platypus Tours Limited
"The Platypus was amazing."
The Platypus was amazing. From the time I made my reservation until we got off the bus at the conclusion of the day, I received individualized customer attention and follow-up. The day was made enjoyable and participatory by Gary, who was an excellent guide. We discovered A LOT about wine and Napa Valley. I'd adore going on another trip with Platypus.
TomRussell reviewed Platypus Tours Limited
"A wonderful day of wine tasting!"
A wonderful day of wine tasting! Army arrived on time with a luxurious minibus to fetch us up, and we met some beautiful people. Nothing was too much bother for our knowledgeable, witty, and excellent photographer Army, who was also a fantastic driver. Army was the best guide we've ever had. Definitely suggest Platypus Tours for a good time; whether you're a wine expert or a novice, you'll enjoy a day with Army! I sincerely appreciate it.
DarleneG reviewed Platypus Tours Limited
"The wineries selected were of very low quality."
This tour was a huge letdown. The tour guide did alright. The wineries selected were of very low quality. Homewood was the first. Tolerable but not great. We were eagerly anticipating the picnic lunch and subsequent tasting. The grounds looked good. Lunch consisted of a dry sandwich and a few nibbles. Servings were made outside in the wind and sun (poor planning or better accommodations and food). Sadly, despite the fact that the wine was excellent, it was impossible for us to purchase because they would not ship to Hawaii. We were still billed for the tasting. Roche was the final location. The individual conducting the tasting was lamenting his high level of stress. swiftly poured into stemless wine glasses. Sadly, we chose to have a cheese plate (because the lunch was not so good). We had to protest about how outdated it was. He grabbed it right away and snatched it away. Since we had to leave the following morning and Platypus was our main experience, it's a good thing we conducted a taste on our own the previous day. Truly awful. I don't usually complain about stuff like this, but it was terrible.
TaylorSchultz reviewed Platypus Tours Limited
"Rob Vanoncini, our tour guide, made this a wonderful experience."
Rob Vanoncini, our tour guide, made this a wonderful experience. Steve made great choices for the vineyards we visited, offered insightful comments, and promoted camaraderie among the three couples who joined us on the tour. He also went above and beyond by reserving dinner for my spouse and Myself that evening.
Clayton reviewed Platypus Tours Limited
"Luis drove very well! He was incredibly courteous and generous with his knowledge."
Luis drove very well! He was incredibly courteous and generous with his knowledge. excellent vineyards and musical tastes as well!
Beth reviewed Platypus Tours Limited
"The tip from our friend offended the driver, which didn't seem professional."
The tip from our friend offended the driver, which didn't seem professional. We also preferred to visit some larger wineries rather than simply the smaller, family-run ones. In the wineries we visited on our own, we had the option of selecting a wine from a list, but on this trip, you had to start with a Chardonnay, which I don't drink, so I missed the first taste. We would have been better off traveling alone, in my opinion.