Napa Valley & Sonoma County
Private Wine Tour in Napa Valley
One group a day, one guide, one SUV. A private wine tour of Napa Valley or Sonoma built around what you actually want to drink — and, if you like, with your dog in the back seat.
I’m Nigel Cartwright. I plan the route, book the tastings, drive the day, and pour nothing myself. Being a one-man operation is the point: the person you email is the person who opens the car door.
Rated 5.0 on GoogleWhat a private Napa wine tour includes
Your own guide
I host every tour personally. No rotating drivers, no script, no upsell at each stop.
A route built for you
Two or three wineries chosen around your taste — big Cabernet, quiet family estates, sparkling, or a bit of each. Changed on the day if the mood shifts.
Reservations handled
I book every tasting in advance and confirm the details, including your dog, so nobody is negotiating at a host stand.
Dogs genuinely welcome
Every winery I route is one I have personally vetted as dog-friendly. Water, treats and a branded bandana included.
Private wine tour pricing
Per vehicle
4.5 hours · 2 wineries
From $540
Taxes, tolls and fuel included. The vehicle sets the guest count — no per-guest fee.
Deposit
Reserves your date
50%
A 50% deposit reserves your date. The balance, plus any extra time, is charged to your card on file at the end of the tour day.
Priced per vehicle — the vehicle sets the guest count, so there is no per-guest fee. 4.5 hours is 2 wineries; 6 hours is 3. Taxes, tolls and fuel included.
| Vehicle | 4.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator1–4 guests | $540 | $720 |
| 2023 Cadillac Escalade5–6 guests | $850 | $1,090 |
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL (all-electric)Up to 6 guests | $1,150 | $1,390 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter7–10 guests | $980 | $1,220 |
A 50% deposit reserves your date. The balance, plus any extra time, is charged to your card on file at the end of the tour day. Extra time is $30 for every 15 minutes started, in any vehicle. Tasting fees are paid directly at each winery, typically $30–$75 per person, and are often waived with a bottle purchase. Pickup and drop-off anywhere in Napa and Sonoma is included. Pickups outside the Napa and Sonoma area are quoted by hand. San Francisco: Price quoted by hand for your pickup. Earliest pickup is 10:00am and the last tasting of the day starts by 4:00pm.
Tasting fees are paid at each winery, usually $30–$75 per person. A 50% deposit reserves your date. The balance, plus any extra time, is charged to your card on file at the end of the tour day. Full detail on the pricing page.
Pickup and drop-off anywhere in Napa and Sonoma is included. Pickups outside the Napa and Sonoma area are quoted by hand.
Private wine tour FAQ
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What guests say on Google
“Nigel was amazing. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and absolutely trustworthy with watching our 18 month old golden as we went on back room tours. Highly recommend and will definitely use him again next time we are In the Napa area.”
“Nigel was very accommodating and easily adapted to our change in plans. We traveled with a large dog and he made sure every winery was dog friendly. Dogs weren't allowed to go through the wine processing portion of one tour, and Nigel offered to stay with our dog. He provided exceptional service and I highly recommend him.”
“Highlyyyyy recommend Dog Friendly Wine Tours. Our experience was just absolutely perfect! Nigel was very communicative, prompt, and helpful! He created an itinerary A-Z for us based on our preferences. It was so easy.…” Read the full review on Google
“Great experience! Kind, clean, thoughtful, and responsive to our requests. Helped us out even though we ran long everywhere, and his recommendations were spot on. The car is exceptionally clean!”
“nigel was great. super responsive and my dog loved him.”