Mount Veeder · Napa Valley
Visit Aerika with a Private Chauffeur
A new estate between 1,600 and 1,950 feet near the summit of Mount Veeder, farmed by hand by two winemakers who met at Screaming Eagle. Aerika 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
Aerika Estate is the home ranch of Julia van der Vink and Rob Black, who met at Screaming Eagle. Julia also worked at Harlan Estate and Mayacamas, and Rob spent years at Screaming Eagle after harvests in New Zealand, Canada, Spain and France. They searched Mount Veeder for about a decade before buying the property in 2021, and they call it their forever home.
The ranch sits between 1,600 and 1,950 feet near the summit of Mount Veeder, on steep volcanic slopes swept by winds off San Pablo Bay. Everything is farmed and made by hand by a small team. About 12.5 acres are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, and Vinous introduced the project in 2024 as one of Napa Valley's most promising new ventures.
The first wines, called Prologue, were released in March 2026, ahead of the first estate Cabernet from the 2025 harvest. Wines go to members through the estate's website, and the estate does not receive visitors. The day below stays in the south of the valley, from a cellar tour in south Napa to Oaxacan mole pairings in downtown Napa.
Tasting Fees
Aerika Estate 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
Mount Veeder
Visiting
Aerika Estate does not receive visitors; its wines are offered to members through the estate's website.
Known For
Hand-farmed mountain wines from Mount Veeder, starting with the Prologue releases
Founded
2021 (property purchased)
Good to Know
Join the membership on aerikaestate.com for allocations. Contact aerika@aerikaestate.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Since Aerika does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Carneros Resort and Spa and Stanly Ranch are both in Carneros at the foot of Mount Veeder, about 12 minutes from the first stop. The day fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Mi Sueño Winery
About 12 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.
11:45 · Addax Wines
About 15 minutes away. Russell Bevan's bold Oakville Cabernet and coastal Pinot Noir, poured at HQ Winery on Hoffman Lane just south of Yountville. Tastings are $75 to $200 depending on the experience; we plan about 75 minutes. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 18 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café in Carneros, which serves its daytime menu every day until 4 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Bazán Cellars
About 12 minutes away. A family label from the vineyard manager who once ran To Kalon and Opus One, poured in downtown Napa, with Oaxacan mole pairings on offer. The Tradition Tasting is $60, 45 to 60 minutes ($125 for the tasting with three moles). Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; walk-ins welcome, reservations encouraged.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $200 to $325 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Mi Sueño hosts Monday to Saturday and Bazán is open Thursday to Monday, so plan this day for a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Monday. 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 Aerika Estate?
No. Aerika Estate is a private home ranch and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Aerika wine?
Through the membership on aerikaestate.com. The first Prologue wines were released in March 2026.
Who owns Aerika Estate?
Julia van der Vink and Rob Black, who bought the ranch in 2021 after meeting at Screaming Eagle.
Where is Aerika Estate?
Near the summit of Mount Veeder in the Mayacamas range, between 1,600 and 1,950 feet.
What is Aerika known for?
Hand-farmed mountain wines from steep volcanic slopes; the first estate Cabernet comes from the 2025 harvest.
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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