St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Arborum with a Private Chauffeur
Andy Erickson's Cabernet from a forested 1870s estate on the north slopes of Spring Mountain, with every dollar of earnings given to good causes. Arborum 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
Caren and Nick, the family behind Arborum, bought their first Napa home in Calistoga in 1999 and in 2013 bought this historic property just north of St. Helena. It was first planted to grapes and olives in the 1870s by John and Hannah Weinberger. After JC Weinberger was killed in 1882, Hannah ran the bank, the vineyards and the winery, and the winery says she became Napa Valley's first female winemaker.
The family cleared the underbrush, revived a grove of century-old Mission olive trees and the old spring, and planted three steep blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon on the north-facing slopes of Spring Mountain. The Hidden Key Vineyard, named for an old key the children found in an oak, is organically farmed by hand by Renteria Vineyard Management. Andy Erickson makes the wines; the first harvest came in 2021.
Arborum gives all of its earnings from each release to causes in Napa Valley and beyond, from wildfire resilience to college access. The wines are sold by allocation only to people on its list, and the family hosts collector dinners in other cities by request. The estate does not receive visitors, so the day below visits three estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Arborum 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
2845 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
Arborum has no tasting room and does not host visits; its wines are available by allocation only to those on its list.
Known For
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, a proprietary red and a proprietary white by Andy Erickson
Founded
2013 (estate purchased; first harvest 2021)
Good to Know
Join the list on arborum.com to request an allocation. Collectors can ask Arborum to host a dinner or event in their own city, with a minimum purchase.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:40 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Le Petit Pali St. Helena or Harvest Inn, for Smith-Madrone's 10 a.m. tasting.
9:40 · Pickup at Le Petit Pali St. Helena or Harvest Inn
Since Arborum does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in St. Helena, about 20 minutes from the top of Spring Mountain, and we start at 9:40 for Smith-Madrone's 10 a.m. tasting. The day runs a little under seven hours, and extra time is added by the hour.
10:00 · Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery
About 20 minutes away. A dry-farmed Spring Mountain estate at the end of a long, winding road, where winemaker Charles Smith hosts the tasting himself. The Smith-Madrone Tasting is $65, prepaid. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m. only.
11:40 · Oakham Estate Winery
About 25 minutes away. A family winery on Zinfandel Lane where breads come out of a wood-fired oven at your table. The Wood-Fired Rustic Bread and Charcuterie Pairing is $100, three wines with an individual charcuterie platter; we allow about an hour. Book a week ahead; open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1:00 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill, at Highway 29 and Rutherford Road, open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · William Perry Winery
About 8 minutes away. A small family estate on the Silverado Trail in Rutherford pouring small-lot Rutherford Cabernet and Cabernet Franc. The William Perry Experience is $85, about 90 minutes. By reservation, daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back in St. Helena by about 4:15 p.m.
About $250 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Smith-Madrone hosts only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m., and Oakham is open Monday to Friday with a week's notice for the bread pairing, so this day works on Tuesday or Thursday.
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 Arborum?
No. Arborum has no tasting room and does not host visits; its wines are sold by allocation only, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at estates nearby that do host.
How can I buy Arborum wine?
Join Arborum's list on its website to request an allocation of each new release.
Who makes Arborum?
Andy Erickson is the winemaker, with Renteria Vineyard Management farming the estate.
Where is Arborum?
On the north-facing slopes of Spring Mountain just north of St. Helena, on land first planted by John and Hannah Weinberger in the 1870s.
What does Arborum do with its earnings?
The family gives all earnings from each release to nonprofit causes, from Napa Valley community needs to the environment.
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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