Steve Smith’s We Drive: Austin’s intimate wine-and-food tour from a Napa-born founder

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Steve Smith’s We Drive: Austin’s intimate wine-and-food tour from a Napa-born founder

Founded in Napa Valley in 2005 and now based in Austin, We Drive stages guided experiences that pair exceptional food and exquisite wines with the city’s local culture.

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Steve Smith’s We Drive: Austin’s intimate wine-and-food tour from a Napa-born founder.

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Location
Austin
Operator
We Drive
Category
Rentals
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Steve Smith started We Drive in Napa Valley in 2005 and has since brought that expertise to Austin, where the company blends the best of wine touring with the city’s celebrated food scene and lively local culture.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LEGACY

Napa roots, Austin focus

We Drive began in Napa Valley in 2005; its Austin operations carry that winery-born know‑how into the city’s dining and tasting rooms, marrying vineyard sensibility with local flavor.

THE FLAVOR

Food-forward wine touring

The experience centers on exceptional food and exquisite wines, curated to highlight pairings and the tastes that define Austin’s scene.

THE PERSONAL TOUCH

A founder’s local affection

Steve Smith—who relocated to Austin a few years ago—frames the offerings around a genuine enthusiasm for the city’s people, food, and wine culture.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

The outing is a guided, palate-driven exploration: tastings of carefully selected wines paired alongside memorable food stops, all presented through the perspective of a company born in Napa and now operating out of Austin.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this experience

1
Wine and food loversIdeal for travelers who prioritize curated wine tastings paired with notable local cuisine.
2
Couples and small groupsWell suited to small groups and couples seeking a personable, guided tasting experience rooted in local flavor.
3
Culture seekersA good match for visitors who want wine and food framed within Austin’s lively local culture.
4
Not for non-drinkersLess ideal for travelers who do not wish to participate in wine tastings, given the tour’s focus on wines and pairings.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

Bring an appetite for food and wine; confirm pickup or meeting details with the operator in Austin ahead of time.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Who operates these tours?

We Drive operates the tours.

Who is Steve Smith?

Steve Smith is the founder of We Drive; he started the company in Napa Valley in 2005 and later moved to Austin.

When and where did We Drive begin?

We Drive was founded in Napa Valley in 2005.

What do the tours emphasize?

The tours emphasize exceptional food, exquisite wines, and the vibrant local culture of Austin.

Where is the company based now?

We Drive is now based in Austin, Texas.