“Tour the Napa Valley with a Local!”
Eye on Wine is a one of a kind experience of the Napa Valley.
Allow us to be your ambassador to the Valley and design you a unique trip.
Our trips are all customized for you and designed by locals who know and love the Valley.
We will turn you onto some of the best wines in the Valley and bring you to the heart of this intoxicating culture.
Whatever you dream up, we can make it happen.
If you're new to wine, we can give you the full introduction: how it's produced, how to taste it, how to appreciate it.
If you're an aficionado, we can put you on to trophy or collector wines you wouldn't otherwise have access to. Boutique, big brand, cult, or off the beaten path.
If you're in the Valley for a special occasion, like a proposal or an anniversary, we'll make your trip one to remember.
We cater to small corporate groups, too. So if you're planning a retreat, let us know.
We'll pick you up in our air-conditioned SUV/Van and whisk you off for a laid back, relaxing, super fun day.
We'll visit 3 wineries (depending on your schedule), grab a delicious lunch, and soak up the beauty of the Valley.
If you'd like to do something non-wine related, give us a heads up and we'll work it into the itinerary.
We can plan multi-day tours, too, so if you have a lot on your list, we'll space things out most comfortably.
Private sit down with winemakers
Vineyard tour
Underground cave tour
"Crush" ride-along
Hand-packed picnic lunch
European charcuterie
On-estate wood oven pizza
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Hot air balloon ride
Horseback riding
Art galleries
Private meeting with local artists
Spa treatments
Massage
Yoga
Golf
Unique experiences take some arranging, so we'll often conspire with local businesses to make your visit something unforgettable.
We hand-pick the best and are always happy to recommend restaurants, bars, hotels. Whatever you need.
Sunshine Foods Market Grocery Store - delicious sandwiches on the go.
Oakville Grocery - another great lunch stop.
Napa River Inn - central location, California kings.
Gott's Roadside - best burgers in the Valley.
Bouchon Bakery - breads, pastries and sweets from Thomas Keller's crew.
Napa Coffee Roasting Company - roasted, ground and served in front of you.
The Cottages of Napa - rustic, private spaces perfect for a special occasion.
The Poetry Inn - incredible spot, perched above Cliff Lede Vineyards.
Gordon Larum, Owner and Guide
There's a great team at Eye on Wine working to ensure you have a one of a kind, and memorable wine experience.
Gordy has lived in St. Helena for over 35 years. He got his first job at Beringer Vineyards straight out of high school, and that was it. He was hooked on the lifestyle of the world of wine. Gordy learned wine from the inside out, and has experienced all the levels the wine industry has to offer working for some of the Napa Valley’s largest wineries and some of it’s most precious hidden gems.
Here we are thirty plus years after his first wine job and his passion for wine and drive to provide people with the best Napa Valley wine experience possible has not diminished one bit!
Eye on Wine is a way for Gordy and the team to share their love of wine, the Valley, and life with people from all over the world.
As Gordy would say,
“Go Big or Go Home!”
"Gordy is from the Napa area and has an incredible background on everything and everyone there. So a tour with Gordy is a real treat in that you get a real local's knowledge of the area, the vineyards, and the wine."
Stephen, Houston
"We have been to many wineries and done the standard tastings, and this was so far above and beyond it that we were blown away at every stop we made. Eye on Wine Tour Rocks!"
Tara, Livermore
"As a first timer in Napa Valley, I felt like we were on top of the world on a tour with Eye on Wine. John, Gordon's wine expert brother, picked up our group of 8 in San Francisco and had those of us in the front of the van laughing and learning all the way to Napa Valley. We had a broad spectrum of Napa experience ranging from zero to six trips, and everyone was equally impressed."
Brett, Liberty
"We went to places I would never have gotten to see on my own or with other tours."
Marc, San Diego
"We not only enjoyed the wine we tasted, but also the experiences of talking to the owners about the history of the winery, walking through the wine making process and touring a cave underground in a winery. It's the best experience I have ever had in Napa!"
CJ, Chicago
"(Gordy) was conversational, funny and extremely knowledgeable as we broke the ice on the way to the first winery. He has great stories about the region, and, just about life. We learned about his trips to the Midwest, and, how proud he is of his sons as they carve out their niche in NorCal and Wine Country."
Mike, Chicago
"I almost want to keep him a secret, but the world needs to know how great Gordon is!"
Julie, Los Angeles
