Oak Knoll District · Napa Valley
Visit Ashes & Diamonds with a Private Chauffeur
A mid-century modern winery on Highway 29 making lighter, terroir-driven Napa wines, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Kashy Khaledi, who worked in music and advertising before wine, founded Ashes & Diamonds and made its first wines in 2014. The tasting room on Highway 29 opened in October 2017. The winery takes its cue from Napa Valley in the 1960s, when the valley was first emerging as a world-class wine region.
Architect Barbara Bestor designed the buildings in a mid-century modern style, with a zig-zag roof and portholes. The winemaking team includes Steve Matthiasson and Diana Snowden Seysses, with Michael Cruse on sparkling wine, and the house style is light-handed winemaking, lower alcohol and a clear sense of place. The estate is in the Oak Knoll District.
Every visit is a guided, prepaid tasting, from a three-wine introduction to a seasonal food pairing. The doors open at 11 a.m. and the last reservation is at 5 p.m., later than most Napa wineries, so this is a good first stop for a late-morning start.
Tasting Fees
$55 for the A&D Teaser (three wines, 45 to 60 minutes) and $70 for A&D Wines (four wines, 60 to 75 minutes). $85 for A&D Wines + Cheese and $105 for Rare Wines & Provisions (75 to 90 minutes). $195 for A&D Wines + Food, 75 to 90 minutes.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4130 Howard Lane, Napa
AVA
Oak Knoll District
Visiting
Open daily 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; last reservation at 5 p.m. Reservations are required and prepaid.
Known For
Bordeaux-style reds led by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, made with light-handed winemaking, plus sparkling wine
Founded
2014 (first wines; tasting room opened in October 2017)
Good to Know
All tastings are reserved and prepaid, for parties of up to 8 (up to 7 for the food pairing). Groups of 9 or more reserve ahead with the winery by email or phone.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or Hotel Yountville.
10:45 · Pickup at Bardessono or Hotel Yountville
Ashes & Diamonds opens at 11 a.m., so pickup is at 10:45. Bardessono, a spa hotel in the center of Yountville, is about 9 minutes from Ashes & Diamonds, and Hotel Yountville, a boutique hotel in Yountville, is about 8 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Ashes & Diamonds
A&D Wines, a guided tasting of four wines ($70), 60 to 75 minutes. The A&D Teaser ($55) is a shorter, three-wine option.
12:30 · Regusci Winery
About 12 minutes away. A family ranch of vineyards and gardens on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District. The Terrace Experience, four wines served in carafes in the estate garden, is $45; the hosted Legacy Patio Tasting is $65. By reservation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 21 and over.
1:45 · Lunch at R+D Kitchen
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at R+D Kitchen on Washington Street in Yountville, which serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. (11 a.m. on weekends). Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:05 · Groth Vineyards & Winery
About 7 minutes away. A family winery on Oakville Cross Road, known for its Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. A Taste of Groth is $50 for about 45 minutes. By appointment, daily, for parties of up to six; 21 and over for tastings.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Chimney Rock Winery
Adds about 90 minutes. A Stags Leap District estate on the Silverado Trail. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows for the Taste of Terroir ($75, 90 minutes); open daily until 5 p.m.
About $165 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 Ashes & Diamonds?
Yes. All tastings are reserved and prepaid, through Tock or by contacting the winery. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Ashes & Diamonds?
$55 per person for the A&D Teaser, $70 for A&D Wines and $85 to $195 for tastings with cheese or food, as of September 2026.
Who makes the wine at Ashes & Diamonds?
Winemakers Steve Matthiasson and Diana Snowden Seysses, with Michael Cruse making the sparkling wines. Founder Kashy Khaledi owns the winery.
What does the Ashes & Diamonds winery look like?
A mid-century modern design by architect Barbara Bestor, with a zig-zag roof and portholes, on Highway 29 at the north edge of Napa.
When does Ashes & Diamonds open?
Daily at 11 a.m., with the last reservation at 5 p.m. and closing at 6:30 p.m.
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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