Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Artesa with a Private Chauffeur
A hilltop Carneros winery built into the earth, with fountains, art and bay views, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Artesa began in 1991 as Codorníu Napa, the California sparkling wine house of Spain's Codorníu, and was renamed Artesa later that decade. In September 2026 the winery was sold to Jean-Charles Boisset, who has said the Artesa name will stay.
The winery is one of the most striking in Carneros: built into a hilltop with an earth-covered roof, cascading fountains and reflecting pools, and views across the vineyards to San Pablo Bay. Art by Gordon Huether, artist in residence since 1997, fills the grounds.
Artesa farms about 350 acres in Carneros and on Mount Veeder, and is known for Carneros Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sparkling wine and Spanish varieties.
Tasting Fees
$80 for the Artisanal Tasting and $105 for the Taste of Artesa. $150 for the Cellar Tour & Tasting or El Jardín Español, and $180 for Bubbles & Caviar.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1345 Henry Road, Napa (Carneros)
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., last seating at 4. Book ahead; walk-ins when there is space.
Known For
Carneros Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sparkling wine and Spanish varieties
Founded
1991
Good to Know
Bookings take up to 7 guests, with a $30 per person deposit refunded on arrival; parties of 8 or more pay a 20% service fee. Children are welcome in designated areas.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a Carneros hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch, in time for the 10:30 opening.
10:15 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Carneros Resort and Spa, with vineyard cottages in Los Carneros, is about 7 minutes from Artesa, and Stanly Ranch, an Auberge resort on a working ranch at the south end of the valley, is about 10 minutes away. Pickup is at 10:15 because Artesa opens at 10:30. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Artesa
The Artisanal Tasting ($80) or the Taste of Artesa ($105).
12:00 · Domaine Carneros
About 8 minutes away. A French-style château built by the Champagne house Taittinger, pouring sparkling wine on its terrace. Tastings from $45, about an hour. By reservation, 21 and over.
1:15 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 5 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café at Carneros Resort, a roadhouse open daily with brunch until 4 p.m.; lunch is first come, first served. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Bouchaine Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A family estate that calls itself the oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros, known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Garden Tasting is about 90 minutes ($45; all ages and dogs welcome); the Terrace Tasting is about an hour ($75). By reservation.
4:05 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:15 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Madonna Estate
Adds about an hour. The Bartolucci family's organic, dry-farmed estate, one of the few in Napa Valley that still takes walk-ins. Tastings are $30, waived with two bottles; open until 5 p.m. Families and dogs welcome.
About $170 to $225 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
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
Do I need a reservation at Artesa?
Booking ahead is recommended, with a refundable deposit; walk-ins are taken when there is space. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Artesa?
$80 per person for the Artisanal Tasting and $105 for the Taste of Artesa, as of September 2026, with tours and pairings from $150.
What time does Artesa open?
At 10:30 a.m. daily, with the last seating at 4 p.m.
Can children visit Artesa?
Yes, in designated areas.
Who owns Artesa?
Artesa was sold to Jean-Charles Boisset in September 2026. It was founded in 1991 by Spain's Codorníu.
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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