About Local Wally

I started writing Local Wally websites in 1994, back in the days when the internet was new and wine tasting was cheap. I was a frustrated writer working in the tech field and the internet gave me the opportunity to combine the two.

I wrote the original TripAdvisor articles on Napa - articles that are still active but a decade out of date. I was also the first to put every free Napa coupon on one website with no gimmicks or tricks. My goal was to give Napa visitors honest advice not influenced by advertisers and no kickbacks for recommendations. I still do that today - if it's on my site and I recommend it you can trust I really love it, whether it's a restaurant, hotel, winery, or product.

And though my audience has grown substantially since I started I'm still one guy doing this and still the only site where you can communicate with the guy who wrote it for free personal advice. Seriously, email me if you need help! All of my advice is real, honest, and not influenced by advertisers.  I am not associated with any wineries, wine shops, retail stores, restaurants, etc.  I'm just a guy who loves Napa and loves wine and wants to make sure your experience here is as good as you hope it to be.

So thanks for dropping in and tell your friends. And if you like what I do here please add some comments to the TripAdvisor forum on Napa.

Visit my other sites:  localwally.com (San Diego), SonomaTouristGuide.com, MauisBestVacationGuide.com

Disclaimer Stuff:  1)  Not advocating drinking and driving, 2) Not responsible for changes in winery prices or offers, 3) I do not own the Priority Wine Pass company and not responsible for any inaccuracies on their site, 4) Not associated with any wine shop, wine tasting room, winery, restaurant, hotel, or attraction - meaning that if I recommend something it's because I really honestly like it, 5) Reviews are just my opinion, and 6) Not responsible for anyone you might hire, such as drivers, based on info you saw on my site. Basically, my site is to help point you in the right direction but you still bear all responsibilities for decisions you make. Whew!