Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit A.Aitch with a Private Chauffeur
Winemaker Ashley Hepworth's own Rutherford Cabernet, 139 cases from a single vineyard at the base of the western bench. A.Aitch does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
A.Aitch is the personal label of Ashley Hepworth, who made wine for more than two decades before putting her own initials on a bottle. She joined Joseph Phelps Vineyards as a harvest intern in 1999 and rose to winemaker there, working on wines including Insignia, before starting her own consulting business in 2023. She is also the winemaker at Phifer Pavitt in Calistoga and at Alluvium Estate in Coombsville.
The wine is a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the base of Rutherford's western bench, in the Rutherford AVA, and production is tiny: 139 cases. The winery describes notes of black cherry, cassis, tobacco and baker's chocolate, with dusty, fine-grained tannins and a refined finish. The name comes from her initials, and the label speaks of changing perspective to see things differently.
A.Aitch has no tasting room and lists no visits; the address on its site is a mailing suite in St. Helena. The wine is sold through the website and its mailing list, and the winery takes questions at wine@aaitchwine.com. So the day below goes to three Rutherford and Oakville estates that do host, each with a ride, a view or a setting worth the drive.
Tasting Fees
A.Aitch does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
St. Helena
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
A.Aitch has no tasting room and does not offer tours or tastings; its website lists only email contact and a mailing list.
Known For
A single-vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, 139 cases
Founded
Recent (the winemaker's first wine under her own name)
Good to Know
Sign up for the mailing list on aaitchwine.com for release offers. Questions go to wine@aaitchwine.com or Instagram @aaitchwineco.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Since A.Aitch does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Rancho Caymus Inn, at the Rutherford crossroads, and Auberge du Soleil, on the hillside above the Silverado Trail, are each about 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Oakville Ranch Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A 370-acre mountain ranch 1,000 feet above Oakville, where the visit is an ATV ride through the vineyards to a valley overlook and an alfresco tasting of current releases by the pool. $100, about 1.5 hours; wear closed shoes. By prior appointment, Monday to Friday.
12:05 · Lunch at Bottega
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Bottega, an Italian restaurant on Washington Street in Yountville, serving from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:35 · Fleury Estate Winery
About 15 minutes away. A small family winery on Galleron Road with private salon tastings of reserve wines and outdoor seating with panoramic valley views. The Reserve Wine Tasting is $95 for six wines, 45 to 60 minutes, waived with four bottles per guest. By appointment; hours are not published, so we confirm the time when we book.
2:50 · The Terraces
About 10 minutes away. A historic family ranch on the Silverado Trail where an owner or winemaker drives you through the vines by 4WD to old stone terraces and a balsamic acetaia before a seated tasting. The Terraces Experience is $90; we plan about 90 minutes. By appointment, for groups of up to five.
4:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $285 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Oakville Ranch hosts Monday to Friday and Bottega is closed Mondays, so plan this day Tuesday to Friday. The Terraces takes up to five guests per visit. The day runs about six and a half hours, back by about 4:30 p.m.
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
Can you visit A.Aitch?
No. A.Aitch has no tasting room and does not offer visits, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy A.Aitch wine?
Through aaitchwine.com and its mailing list. With only 139 cases made, it sells in small quantities.
Who owns A.Aitch?
Winemaker Ashley Hepworth. It is her own label, after more than two decades in winemaking, most of them at Joseph Phelps Vineyards.
Where do A.Aitch grapes come from?
A single vineyard at the base of Rutherford's western bench, in the Rutherford AVA.
Where else does Ashley Hepworth make wine?
She is the winemaker at Phifer Pavitt in Calistoga and at Alluvium Estate in Coombsville, and she consults for other wineries.
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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