About Us
Welcome to Top Hat Luxury Wine Tours and Transportation
Safe. Reliable. Luxurious.

We are the only tour company in Napa & Sonoma offering wine tours curated by Masters of Wine. There are only 416 Masters of Wine in the world and we are privileged to work with two of them. We have unrivalled connections in both valleys, opening the doors to wineries that few others can access.

We can take you to visit the hidden gems and superstar wineries, guide you around our beautiful valleys, and get you reservations at exclusive restaurants and spas. Our fleet includes a luxury Mercedes sprinter.

Your professional chauffeur has 15 years of experience touring Napa & Sonoma. Our vehicles are licensed, insured, and in pristine condition. We offer exquisite curated transportation services, whether it be taking you to visit wineries, to the airport, or out for dinner.

OUR PEOPLE

Meet Our Team

Max Cluer
Founder & CEO

A Napa Valley local, Max is Harvard educated and holds the prestigious WSET Level 2 Award in Wine certification. He has also completed winemaking and viticulture certification courses at the University of California at Davis. He has toured the wine regions of Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, Tuscany, Argentina and South Africa.

Martin Ricker
Professional Chauffeur
& Chief Concierge

Born and raised in Napa Valley, Martin has been a professional chauffeur for 15 years and knows every inch of Napa and Sonoma. He is the choice for celebrities and wine trade professionals when they visit our beautiful valleys. Safe, reliable, organized, punctual, and courteous, Martin will get you to your destination in style.

Philip Goodband MW
Philip Goodband
Master of Wine & Tour Guide

Philip is British by birth but a long time California resident. He is the former Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine, was the Wine Advisor to the late Queen of England and has run multinational wine companies. Now retired, Philip loves showing our guests around the best wineries of Napa and Sonoma.

Mark de Vere
Master of Wine & Tour Guide

Mark was educated at Oxford University. He worked in the wine trade in England, before working in vineyards and wineries in Australia and New Zealand. He became a Master of Wine in 1997 and moved to the Napa Valley. For 27 years, he worked as a spokesperson and educator at Robert Mondavi Winery. Few people know Napa Valley better than Mark.

Geoffrey Moss MW
Geoffrey Moss
Master of Wine & CTO

In addition to being the youngest person to ever pass the Master of Wine Geoff manages our website and IT systems ensuring efficient communication and a first-class experience for our valued guests.

James Cluer MW
James Cluer
Master of Wine & Advisor

James is one of 416 Masters of Wine in the world, the owner of an international wine tour business Fine Vintage Ltd, and a wine producer himself making stunning Napa Valley Cabernet rated 98 points. As a veteran of the wine industry, James has connections in Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

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Napa Valley

As long-time Napa Valley residents working in the wine industry, we have excellent relationships with many of the owners and winemakers at the famous estates. This enables us to get you VIP access on your luxury wine tours.