Howell Mountain · Napa Valley
Visit 13th Vineyard with a Private Chauffeur
A historic 1886 stone winery on Howell Mountain, now home to the PlumpJack Collection's 13th Vineyard, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Jean Adolphe Brun and Jean Victor Chaix, two French immigrants, planted this site on Howell Mountain in 1877 and called it Nouveau Medoc Vineyard. They were among the first to plant vines at 1,600 to 1,800 feet. By 1886 they had built a three-story, gravity-fed stone winery, and wine from the estate won a bronze medal at the 1889 Paris World Competition.
The winery says it was the thirteenth bonded winery in California, which is where today's name comes from. In 1980 Francis and Françoise DeWavrin, descendants of the family behind Château La Mission Haut-Brion, renamed it Château Woltner. Pat and Anne Stotesbery took over in 2000, and in 2016 the PlumpJack Group bought the property and renamed it 13th Vineyard. Danielle Cyrot is the winemaker.
The standard tasting starts with a tour of the old stone winery, then a side-by-side tasting of five wines from across the PlumpJack Collection, from CADE Sauvignon Blanc to the limited-production 13th Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. There is also a library tasting, a picnic lunch on the estate, and bottle service on the patio overlooking the winery and vineyards.
Tasting Fees
$75 for the 13th Vineyard Tasting Experience, which begins with a tour of the 1886 stone winery. $125 for the Picnic Experience with lunch on the estate. $150 for Raid The Cellar, a library tasting with a winery tour, cheese and chocolates.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
150 White Cottage Road South, Angwin
AVA
Howell Mountain
Visiting
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tastings are by reservation and prepaid.
Known For
Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and its 1886 stone winery
Founded
1877 (stone winery built in 1886; 13th Vineyard since 2016)
Good to Know
The 13th Vineyard Tasting Experience is for 2 to 6 guests; Raid The Cellar takes up to 7 and the picnic up to 8. Bottle service on the patio needs no reservation for groups of 6 or fewer. Outside food and picnicking are not permitted.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley
13th Vineyard opens at 10 a.m., and the drive up Howell Mountain is part of the day. Meadowood, a resort just off the Silverado Trail in St. Helena, is about 15 minutes from the winery, and Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt hotel with vineyard views on Main Street in St. Helena, is about 20 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · 13th Vineyard
The 13th Vineyard Tasting Experience ($75) begins with a tour of the stone winery, then pours five wines side by side, ending with the 13th Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Raid The Cellar ($150) adds three library wines you choose, with cheese and chocolates.
11:45 · CADE Estate Winery
About 5 minutes away. A sister estate 1,850 feet up Howell Mountain with wide views of the valley, which the winery calls the first LEED Gold certified estate in California. The seated tasting is $100 and takes 60 minutes. By appointment; 21 and over.
1:00 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the main restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, with seasonal dishes drawn from the Meadowood farm. Lunch is served Monday to Friday, with brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · Joseph Phelps Vineyards
About 5 minutes away. The Founder's Tasting is a seated tasting on the terrace overlooking the estate vineyards, including the flagship Insignia. $120, 60 minutes. Reservations are required, and guests must be 21 or older.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Charles Krug Winery
Adds about an hour. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug welcomes walk-ins for wine by the glass with cheese and charcuterie at Cucina di Rosa, open daily until 5 p.m.; seating is limited. Seated tastings from $50 need a reservation.
About $295 to $370 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
13th Vineyard is open Wednesday to Sunday, so plan this day for one of those days.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at 13th Vineyard?
Yes for tastings, which are by reservation and prepaid. Bottle service on the patio needs no reservation for groups of 6 or fewer. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at 13th Vineyard?
$75 per person for the 13th Vineyard Tasting Experience, $125 for the Picnic Experience and $150 for Raid The Cellar, as of September 2026.
Why is it called 13th Vineyard?
The stone winery dates to 1886, and the winery says it was the thirteenth bonded winery in California.
Who owns 13th Vineyard?
The PlumpJack Group, which bought the property in 2016. It is part of the PlumpJack Collection with CADE, PlumpJack and Odette.
What is 13th Vineyard known for?
Limited-production Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, made by winemaker Danielle Cyrot, and its three-story stone winery built in 1886.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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