Wine tasting in Napa Valley is a joyful, immersive experience—but it can also be a long, leisurely day. That’s why Platypus Wine Tours includes something truly essential on every tour: a thoughtfully prepared Napa picnic lunch that fuels the fun and brings everyone together in one of Wine Country’s most beautiful settings.
Designed to Keep You Going—Deliciously
These aren’t your average boxed lunches. Made fresh in Platypus’ own on-site commercial kitchen, each picnic is created with care to provide real nourishment in the middle of a full day of sipping and exploring. The menu was designed with wine tasting in mind: satisfying, balanced, and just the right amount of indulgent.
You can expect a fresh turkey sandwich on ciabatta (with condiments on the side), seasonal fruit, a flavorful quinoa grain salad, and a sweet rolled-oat dessert bite to finish. And if you have dietary restrictions, no problem—Platypus gladly accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan guests with advance notice.
Not Just a Meal—A Moment
What makes a Napa picnic lunch with Platypus so memorable isn’t just the food—it’s the setting. Picture this: a quiet spot at a family-owned winery, surrounded by vineyards, with new friends gathered around picnic tables or vineyard-side patios. The group chats, shares wine, and swaps tasting notes under the Napa sun. It’s often the part of the tour where strangers become travel buddies.
More Options for Private Tours
On private tours, guests enjoy the same fresh, house-made picnic lunch unless something else is requested—but the options open up even more. If your group prefers, we can arrange a seated lunch at a local restaurant or help plan something completely custom. Whether you want a casual al fresco meal or something more upscale, we’ll work with you to make sure lunch fits your day, your preferences, and your pace.
Practical and Perfectly Timed
Instead of scrambling to find a restaurant between tastings, Platypus brings the lunch to you—right at the winery. While guests are enjoying a tasting, your guide is setting up lunch in a scenic spot, so it’s ready to enjoy the moment you’re finished. No stress. No wasted time. Just more of what you came for.
A Highlight You Didn’t Know You Needed
For many guests, the lunch becomes a favorite moment of the day—a pause to take it all in, recharge, and bond with fellow travelers. The food hits the spot, the views are classic Napa, and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming.
This is the kind of experience Platypus is known for: thoughtful touches that turn a wine tour into a day you’ll remember.
