Atlas Peak · Napa Valley
Visit Above the Valley with a Private Chauffeur
Cabernet from a terraced vineyard about 750 feet up the lower slopes of Atlas Peak, bottled in tiny lots. Above the Valley 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
Above the Valley grows Cabernet Sauvignon on a terraced vineyard perched, in the winery's words, high above the valley floor, at about 750 feet on the southwest-facing lower slopes of Atlas Peak. The vines were first planted in the 1980s, and the current owners, Rob Stahman and Jim Liefer, made their first vintage from the site in 2013.
Production is tiny, a few dozen cases a year, almost all Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 2020 the wine has been made at The Wine Foundry in Napa with winemaker Patrick Saboe, after earlier vintages made at Judd's Hill. The current releases are the 2022 and 2021 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, both offered on the winery's website, with news sent to its email list.
Above the Valley sells only through its website, and it publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below stays in the same southern corner of the valley: a cave walk on the Silverado Trail, a seated Cabernet tasting in the Stags Leap District and a tour of a family's working cellar in south Napa.
Tasting Fees
Above the Valley 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
Napa
AVA
Atlas Peak
Visiting
Above the Valley does not receive visitors; its wines are sold through its website.
Known For
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon from a terraced hillside vineyard
Founded
2013 (first vintage under the current owners)
Good to Know
New releases are announced by email; contact contact@abovethevalley.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn
Since Above the Valley does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Silverado Resort, at the foot of Atlas Peak, and Milliken Creek Inn, on the Napa River, are each about 8 to 10 minutes from the first stop. The day fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Rockmere Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. A small family vineyard on the Silverado Trail with wines made by Jeff Ames; the private visit starts with a walk through the caves where they are made and barrel samples of aging vintages. $75 per person (one fee waived for every two bottles purchased); we allow about 75 minutes. By appointment; we arrange it on your behalf.
11:45 · Lewis Cellars
About 10 minutes away. Race car driver Randy Lewis's Cabernet house, now pouring at a lavish new estate on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District. The Legacy Tasting is $80; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; reservations are highly recommended.
12:55 · Lunch at R+D Kitchen
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at R+D Kitchen, a relaxed Yountville spot with a sushi bar and a patio, open for lunch daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Mi Sueño Winery
About 18 minutes away. Rolando and Lorena Herrera's family winery in south Napa, where a behind-the-scenes tour of the working cellar ends with a seated tasting in the barrel room. $65 for the tour with the Dream Flight and chocolate truffles; we plan about 75 minutes. By appointment, Monday to Saturday.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $220 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Mi Sueño hosts Monday to Saturday, so plan this day for one of those days. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Above the Valley?
No. Above the Valley has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Above the Valley wine?
On the winery's website, which offers the 2022 and 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Who owns Above the Valley?
Rob Stahman and Jim Liefer, who made their first vintage from the vineyard in 2013.
Where is the Above the Valley vineyard?
On the lower slopes of Atlas Peak, northeast of the city of Napa, at about 750 feet, on southwest-facing terraces.
What is Above the Valley known for?
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon from terraced hillside vines, made in very small lots.
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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