Small Lot Wine Tours is a small, family owned, tour company dedicated to small, family owned wineries. While we believe each winery has their place and their purpose, we focus on boutique wineries as much as possible. We match our guests' palate, price point, and desired experience with wineries in Napa and Sonoma, ensuring that you have memorable moments while in the wine country.
Sometimes visitors to wine country know exactly where they want to go but they want a safe driver. No worries, we can do that too. We are happy to be your designated driver for the day. Well even help you make appointments, plan the itinerary and make sure we take you on the best route to avoid traffic.
Sometimes visitors to wine country know exactly where they want to go but they want a safe driver. No worries, we can do that too. We are happy to be your designated driver for the day. Well even help you make appointments, plan the itinerary and make sure we take you on the best route to avoid traffic.
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Tell us about your palate, price point, tasting fee budget, purchasing plans, and we'll Bind the wineries that are the best fit. There are many different types of wines, AVA's, and experiences that a person can have while wine tasting in Napa or Sonoma. At Small Lot Wine Tours, we do our best to make sure you have the experiences you want.
Reviews (25)
Emilie H.
Sep 02, 2021
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We had a great experience with small lot wine tours and our driver Bradley! We booked this trip last minute and stayed in Sonoma due to availability, ad Small Lot booked a nice variety of Napa, Sonoma, and Carreros spots. This was our first trip to the area and we wanted to seek out smaller wineries, and said we didn't want to see tour buses at the spots we visited! This is exactly what we got. We went to small but unique wineries and really enjoyed our wine hosts at each. Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft. Bradley was very well connected and knew people everywhere
Nick D.
Jul 14, 2021
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Bradly has an amazing sense of customer service.
Even though we had to cancel because of COVID, he still provided a full itinerary and helped set up reservations for us. He went above the call to action and provided bar-none customer service. Every time I come back to Napa, Small Lot will get my business!
Even though we had to cancel because of COVID, he still provided a full itinerary and helped set up reservations for us. He went above the call to action and provided bar-none customer service. Every time I come back to Napa, Small Lot will get my business!
Jay T.
Sep 29, 2019
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Tiffani E.
Apr 26, 2019
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We had a wonderful day with Steven from Small Lot Wine Tours. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and fun. He had wonderful suggestions for places to stop for pictures and food. He was even wonderful in planning our next day when we weren't going to be using a driver.
From the very beginning, my emails were returned promptly and I felt like my likes and thoughts were taken into account when planning the day. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire this company again!
From the very beginning, my emails were returned promptly and I felt like my likes and thoughts were taken into account when planning the day. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire this company again!
David C.
Sep 21, 2018
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The owners were kind enough to donate a day of tastings to an auction for a high school band program. What a joy our day around Napa and Sonoma turned out to be. Steven was a great host and guide. Having lived in Napa for over 30 years and personally involved in the wine industry, he knew every winery, every AVA, and each winemaker personally. He put together an assortment of wineries to really make the day complete.
Michelle S.
Aug 10, 2018
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Our stay in Napa was wonderful and the Small Lot Wine tour was perfect way to visit some of the smaller wineries. We got to experience several really nice wines that I don't think we would have been able to try with out taking the Small Lot Wine tour. Our guide, Becky was an awesome guide and educator. We enjoyed this tour very much and will definitely be booking another tour soon.
Erin L.
Apr 29, 2018
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Isaac was SUCH a wonderful tour guide. He took us to smaller vineyards, that were family owned, and also got us the best burrito I've had in my life for lunch. On top of that, he gave us great dinner recs. Such a personalized experience, and we didn't feel like we were just being taken to the big, overdone places.
Eric Flores
Dec 02, 2017
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I have pretty high standards when it comes to spending the weekend in Napa and Small Lot Wine Tours just upped the ante. Becky, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable about all the hidden gems in Napa and works with your tastes, budget, and overall preferences on how to best spend your visit in Napa. Really enjoyed my visit with Becky and can't wait to return!
Michelle Sponholz
Nov 02, 2017
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We had a great experience with Small Wine Tours! Becky one of the owners was our tour guide for 2 days. She is very knowledgeable about Napa and Sonoma. She is very well connected in the wine industry and was able to set up great experiences for us. Becky listened to what we had to say and tailored our experience around that. I would highly recommend Becky or any of her staff!
Brittany Chalupnik
Aug 17, 2017
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Becky toured our group of 4 around in Sept 2017. This is the second year I have used Small Lot Wine Tours and I cannot wait to come back and hang with Becky next year!! She & her team are so knowledgeable of the Napa region that you are in for a wonderful day of wine tasting, discovering wineries that are far more beautiful and more intimate than the giant ones everyone knows about. It made our weekend feel so so special and we are so excited to have brought home a ton of yummy wine! She catered to our taste preference and price range. Thanks Becky! You really made our vacation.
Libby Kessler
Jul 20, 2017
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We just got back from our trip to Napa, and the two days that we spent with Becky from Small Lot Wine Tours were definitely the highlight of our trip! I could not recommend Small Lot Wine Tours more. Becky was extremely knowledgeable, and she took us to wineries that we likely would not have found on our own. She hand picked wineries for us that created intimate and special tasting experiences. I can't wait to go back and go on more tours with Small Lot Wine Tours.
Leanne T.
Jun 18, 2017
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We sent our parents on their 40th anniversary trip to Northern California. I thought I had a driver secured but days before the trip they said they didn't have a driver and suggested Becky at Small Lot Wine Tours. Becky was so efficient and helpful! She was able to get my parents a top notch driver Jason. My parents had a wonderful time. They LOVED Jason. Thank you Small Lot Wine Tours for making my parents wedding anniversary trip a success!!
Ryan Delaney
Oct 05, 2016
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I recently had an amazing day in the Napa valley, Becky planned and discovered some cool small spots for my group on a Saturday! We were celebrating a friends birthday and she helped make the experience very special for us. We started at a small tasting room which featured gastronomy food pairings and ended the day at a vineyard with a great view. It was a taste of a little bit of everything!
Alison S. Flatcoatfun
Jul 19, 2016
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Becky is an easy going local who knows the history and wine. It was our first trip to Napa and its so over whelming with so many choices. Becky listened to our preferences and gave us excellent suggestions and worked in the one or two winery's we wanted. Her suggestions were our favorites by far. She is very flexible as well, when we heard a suggestion of a winery or restaurant to visit, she made it happen. She knows the back roads and avoids all the traffic, she knew what bridges were closed and planned the trip around those too. She drove our rental car, picking us up and dropping us off at our
Laura E.
Jul 12, 2016
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Sean K.
Mar 10, 2016
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What a great trip! Not knowing the lay of the land, this was the best possible way to go. Becky got back to me very quickly and helped my wife and I plan a two day itinerary that included both some small, unique wineries as well as a few that are much better known.
We had Ramon as our driver and he treated us to a great trip. He gave us background and insight into the different vineyards and made sure we were laughing and comfortable the whole time. He even made some last minute changes to our itinerary when we decided we forgot to add one of our top vineyards to the list.
Going into the
We had Ramon as our driver and he treated us to a great trip. He gave us background and insight into the different vineyards and made sure we were laughing and comfortable the whole time. He even made some last minute changes to our itinerary when we decided we forgot to add one of our top vineyards to the list.
Going into the
Katrina Mahler Husmann
Jan 10, 2016
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We have used Small Lot Wine Tours the past 2 times we were in the Napa area and really enjoyed both visits. Becky has taken us to several small, fantastic wineries that we otherwise would never have found on our own. The types of wine you prefer and the experience you are looking for are taken into account before the tour is booked. You can't go wrong!
Chelsea W.
Nov 07, 2015
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The best way to describe my experience with Small Lot Wine Tours is… perfect. My husband and I are from Napa and have been to many wineries along the main drag. The issue we had was finding those small intimate wineries that are so rarely heard of. We knew they existed but had no idea where to find them, who they were, or how to contact them. Also, by being from Napa, the idea of a driver coming to our location and driving our car was a huge bonus. Why should I pay extra mileage when I have a car? Why would I want a limo to go travel to a neighborhood I've been to so many times before? Anyway
Veronica M.
Aug 17, 2015
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I was planning a wine tasting trip in Napa with my girl friends and I didn't even know where to begin. Since we were unfamiliar with the area, I took to Yelp to find someone who could show us the best wine cellars to taste at as well as show us around the area. I came across Small Lot Wine Tours and due to the excellent reviews they received and the fact that they were a small company, I thought I'd give them a try.
The owner Becky answered the phone with a warm and welcoming voice. She was very patient and knowledgeable as I asked her many questions about the area and the various
The owner Becky answered the phone with a warm and welcoming voice. She was very patient and knowledgeable as I asked her many questions about the area and the various
Kamini Rai Cormier
Jul 25, 2015
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Becky (owner of Small Lots) is the most knowledgeable, personable and well connected person in Napa! Small Lots has led us to the most quaint tasting experiences with winemakers we would ordinarily not have heard of (or have had access to, without Becky's connections!) Through Small Lots we have met winemakers who have not only shared their wine but shared their stories and personal journeys with us, making the experience that much more memorable. I would highly recommend Becky/Small Lots to anyone visiting wine country - the service is incredible, the prices are very reasonable and Becky is always
Angie L.
Jul 01, 2015
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Reading the good review was what made us book with small lot. Beck helped us tremendously getting our itinerary ready. She gets the 2 stars.
I was forced to write this because it's not safe and I've contemplated writing this for a few months.
Here's what happened. My bf and I booked the tour with Becky in January.
Scheduled pickup a pickup time. Was greeted by a white lady with blonde hair mid fortys in a parking lot of a bank. She jumped in out car introduced herself. Very nice just can't remember her name.
Then we started driving, she kept turning around totally to us
I was forced to write this because it's not safe and I've contemplated writing this for a few months.
Here's what happened. My bf and I booked the tour with Becky in January.
Scheduled pickup a pickup time. Was greeted by a white lady with blonde hair mid fortys in a parking lot of a bank. She jumped in out car introduced herself. Very nice just can't remember her name.
Then we started driving, she kept turning around totally to us
Missy L.
Jun 28, 2015
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Shelby H.
May 31, 2015
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Becky was awesome! Very personable and knowledgable about the Napa area. A group of us girls decided to wine taste somewhere we weren't familiar with, as we have all grown up in Napa and wine tasted at the larger, more popular wineries in our area. Becky took us to Healdsburg to boutique wineries. Without her knowledge we wouldn't have had such a special experience. She knows all the secret spots ;)
Tyler S.
Apr 03, 2014
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Small Lot Wine Tours continues to be a fantastic asset to the Napa Valley! On a recent trip out to Napa, I called up Becky who hooked me up with another AMAZING tour of the Coombsville appellation region of the valley - a newer appellation that I had absolutely no experience and knew nothing about! No worries though, because the wines we tried were excellent! A little bit of background info - we are into the bigger, bold cabs - and it was super cool to be able to be shown wines that blew our expectations out of the water from a region neither of us had heard of!
Our driver, Brad was also the bomb
Our driver, Brad was also the bomb
Catherine O.
Jun 01, 2012
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Wow. Just wow. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience.
Let's be honest; we were a little skeptical about someone driving our rental car around since it's such a different way of doing things. In this case, different was amazing. Val was our tour guide and we were so impressed with her sweet personality, knowledge and ease with the whole process. We are far from wine connoisseurs and Val took the time to educate us without being condescending.
She took us to Contessa de Carneros for our first stop. We were greeted by Maureen, who I instantly wanted to be my Grandma
Let's be honest; we were a little skeptical about someone driving our rental car around since it's such a different way of doing things. In this case, different was amazing. Val was our tour guide and we were so impressed with her sweet personality, knowledge and ease with the whole process. We are far from wine connoisseurs and Val took the time to educate us without being condescending.
She took us to Contessa de Carneros for our first stop. We were greeted by Maureen, who I instantly wanted to be my Grandma
