Yountville · Napa Valley
Visit Arnyca with a Private Chauffeur
Two friends from New York and Buenos Aires making Cabernet Franc, sparkling wine and rosé, with sign language on every label. Arnyca has no tasting room; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Arnyca grew out of a friendship. Steve Distler, born in Queens, taught at a sign language school in New York and worked at Italian Wine Merchants before a four-day trip to Napa in 2007 made him move west; he later opened a wine bar in downtown Napa. Luis Pettinato, from Buenos Aires, trained at Le Cordon Bleu and spent 16 years in kitchens, including at Meadowood. The name joins Argentina, New York and California.
The lineup includes Napa Valley and Knights Valley Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon from the St. Helena AVA, a sparkling Brut, Albariño and a rosé of Grenache, some of it from Alloria Vineyards in the Sierra Foothills. Sign language is Steve's first language, and the hand signs on the labels are a tribute to his parents and Deaf culture.
Arnyca has no tasting room. Instead, Steve brings the tasting to you: in the winery's words, "Want a private tasting? We will travel." The wines are sold online, through the wine club and by newsletter, so there is no winery to visit. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do host.
Tasting Fees
Arnyca Cellars does not offer tastings at a winery.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Yountville
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Arnyca Cellars has no tasting room or winery open to visitors. It offers private tastings that come to you, arranged with Steve Distler (steve@arnycacellars.com, 707-227-9007).
Known For
Cabernet Franc, sparkling Brut and rosé, with sign language on the labels
Founded
Founded by Steve Distler and Luis Pettinato
Good to Know
Buy online or join the wine club on arnycacellars.com; the newsletter announces releases and events.
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 Arnyca does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both resorts are in Carneros, about 5 to 8 minutes from Domaine Carneros. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Domaine Carneros
About 5 to 8 minutes away. A French-style château on a Carneros hilltop and one of the best-known sparkling wine houses in the valley, with a terrace that looks out over the rolling vineyards. The Daily Tasting Experience, a flight of four sparkling wines, starts at $45 for about an hour. By appointment daily from 10 a.m.; everyone must be 21 or older.
11:30 · Hudson Ranch
About 12 minutes away. A 2,000-acre Carneros ranch of vineyards, Tuscan olives, heritage livestock and lakes looking toward San Pablo Bay. A private outdoor tasting by appointment; we allow about an hour, and any fee is confirmed by the ranch.
12:50 · Lunch at Angèle
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French brasserie on the Napa River in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Hope & Grace Wines
About 15 minutes away. A small Yountville winery founded by winemaker Charles Hendricks, with seated tastings indoors or on a pet-friendly patio. The Reserve Library Tasting is $75; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations recommended.
3:25 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
From about $120 per person in published tasting fees for Domaine Carneros and Hope & Grace, paid directly to each winery; Hudson Ranch confirms its fee when the visit is arranged.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
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 Arnyca Cellars?
No. Arnyca has no tasting room or winery open to visitors, as of September 2026. It offers private tastings that come to you, and we can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Arnyca wine?
Online at arnycacellars.com, through the wine club, or by asking Steve Distler about a private tasting.
Who owns Arnyca Cellars?
Friends Steve Distler, from Queens, New York, and Luis Pettinato, from Buenos Aires.
What does the name Arnyca mean?
It joins the founders' roots: Argentina (AR), New York (NY) and California (CA).
What is Arnyca known for?
Cabernet Franc, from Napa Valley and Knights Valley, plus a sparkling Brut and a rosé, with sign language on the labels honoring Steve's parents.
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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