Coombsville · Napa Valley
Visit Arador with a Private Chauffeur
Arkenstone assistant winemaker Roberto Alfaro's own label, named for the ploughman he was as a boy in Michoacán, with Cabernet and Syrah from Coombsville. Arador 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
Arador, Spanish for ploughman, is the personal project of winemaker Roberto Alfaro, made for his wife, Carmen, and their sons, Omar and Andres. Roberto grew up helping his father farm a small plot outside Atacheo in Michoacán, Mexico, and by age twelve he could hitch the different ploughs to the family's horses.
He came to Napa Valley at 17 and planted and tended vineyards for David Abreu, then worked in the cellar at The Hess Collection and as cellar lead at Caldwell Vineyard, where he met Sam Kaplan. When Arkenstone on Howell Mountain readied its first harvest in 2008, Sam brought him on as assistant winemaker. Arador's Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah come from volcanic soils in the cool Coombsville AVA, and the 2021 Cabernet earned 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck.
The wines are offered to the mailing list, which is the way to buy them. Arador lists no tasting room, address or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after Coombsville estates nearby that do host, from a heritage house near downtown to caves in the hills.
Tasting Fees
Arador 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
Coombsville
Visiting
Arador does not host visitors; its website lists no tasting room or visiting program. Wines are offered through its mailing list.
Known For
Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, plus a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Sign up on aradorwine.com to receive release offers and purchase. Questions go to roberto@aradorwine.com or 707-888-3650.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Silverado Resort.
10:00 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Silverado Resort
Since Arador does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after Coombsville estates nearby that do. Andaz Napa in downtown Napa is about 5 minutes from the first stop, and Silverado Resort about 15. The day runs under six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Ackerman Family Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. A small Coombsville Cabernet house whose tastings are poured in the Ackerman Heritage House near downtown Napa. The Ackerman Tasting of current releases is $65; we allow about an hour. By reservation, Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
11:30 · Farella Vineyard
About 12 minutes away. A small family estate in the hills east of Napa, whose winemaker wrote the petition for the Coombsville appellation. A private tasting of estate wines, one party at a time ($50); we allow about an hour. Monday to Friday, by appointment.
12:45 · Lunch at Zuzu
About 12 minutes away. Tapas and paella at Zuzu on Main Street in downtown Napa, open daily from noon. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:05 · Sciandri Family Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A Tuscan-rooted Coombsville family whose family-hosted Cave Tour at The Caves at Soda Canyon pours current releases with a cheese and cracker board. $65 to $75, about 90 minutes, by reservation.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., under six hours after pickup.
About $180 to $190 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Ackerman hosts Tuesday to Friday and Farella Monday to Friday, so plan this day for Tuesday to Friday. Back by about 3:50 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 Arador?
No. Arador does not offer tours or tastings and lists no tasting room, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Arador wine?
Sign up on aradorwine.com to join the mailing list and receive release offers, or contact Roberto Alfaro by email or phone.
Who owns Arador?
Winemaker Roberto Alfaro and his family.
Where does Arador's fruit come from?
Mostly the Coombsville AVA east of the city of Napa, from volcanic soils; the 2021 Cabernet also includes Oakville fruit.
What does Arador make?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah (including a single-vineyard Amoenus Vineyard Syrah) and a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc.
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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