Napa Valley & Sonoma County
Private Wine Tour in Napa Valley
Shared tours run on someone else’s schedule, and most won’t take your dog. Ours runs one group a day, built around what you like to drink, with your dog in the back seat if you like.
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.
What a private Napa wine tour includes
Your own guide
Nigel hosts 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
We 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 we route is one we have personally vetted as dog-friendly. Water and treats are included.
Private wine tour pricing
Starting price
4.5 hours · 2 wineries
From $450
Final price depends on your group size. Every tour is quoted personally.
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.
From $600 for 6 hours and 3 wineries. Tasting fees are collected once you choose your wineries. We pay each winery directly when we book. 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.