Platypus is a tour and transportation company specializing in intimate, unforgettable wine tours. We are happy to discuss any tour and transportation needs you may have - such as for corporate functions, weddings, birthdays and private parties, for example. We are well-experienced tour guides in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, as well as some other magnificent local wine regions, such as Carneros, Russian River, Dry Creek, West Side and Alexander Valley.

My name is Jim Dolen, owner of Magnum Tours. My philosophy is simple, provide superior itineraries, guides, and vehicles at a fair price. I have been a tour guide in Napa Valley since 1988, and have built a strong alliance with some of the greatest wine makers in both Napa and Sonoma Counties. We customize each itinerary to reflect your personal needs, and provide you with once in a life time opportunities to spend time with wine country legends. Also, you can find a link to us at www.frenchlaundry.com , we are proud to be the exclusive tour and transportation provider for the only Michelin three star chef in the United States!

Jo Ann Bingham, the director of Via Vino Wine Tours, brings a unique background of travel and wine industry experience to Via Vino! Her first wine job was selling wine to help pay for college! Jo Ann (or Jo, as she likes to be called!) worked onboard cruise ships as the Port Lecturer and often helped organize winetastings for passengers. Later, she worked for a prestigous group travel company managing luxury tours around the world for discriminating clients AND everywhere she went, she visited wine regions and tasted all kinds of wines from such places as Europe, Australia,