Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Axios with a Private Chauffeur
Gus Kalaris's Napa Valley Cabernet, made with Bob Egelhoff since 1999 and poured at a White House reception in 2002, with a family estate in Calistoga. Axios 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
Gus Kalaris, founder and owner of the wine distribution and import company Constantine Wines since 1986, started Axios in 1999. Axios means worthy in Greek, a nod to his heritage; he was born in Washington, D.C., and is fluent in Greek. The Cabernet is a collaboration with winemaker Bob Egelhoff, and the winery notes it was served at a reception hosted by President Bush at the White House in March 2002.
Axios aims for a Bordeaux-influenced Cabernet Sauvignon that shows its Napa Valley origin, and its success led to more labels: Worthy, Truth, Telios and Kalaris. In 2013 Kalaris bought a home surrounded by more than 10 acres of vineyards in Calistoga, the source of most Kalaris wines, with the goal of a Pomerol-style red from the estate. Manny Gomes manages the vineyard and estate.
The 2021 Axios Cabernet Sauvignon is the current release, alongside library vintages back to 2000 and large formats, all sold on the winery's website. Axios publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. Since the family estate is in Calistoga, the day below stays at the top of the valley, from Diamond Mountain to the Blueline estate.
Tasting Fees
Axios 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
Calistoga
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Axios does not receive visitors; its wines are sold through the winery's website.
Known For
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon of Bordeaux influence, plus the Kalaris, Worthy and Truth labels
Founded
1999
Good to Know
Current and library vintages, including large formats, are sold on axioswine.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Four Seasons Napa Valley or Indian Springs.
10:00 · Pickup at Four Seasons Napa Valley or Indian Springs
Since Axios does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Four Seasons Napa Valley and Indian Springs are both in Calistoga, about 10 minutes from the first stop. The day fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · The Vineyardist
About 10 minutes away. A historic 1879 Diamond Mountain estate with private seated tastings in the estate salon. The Signature Tasting with a seasonal cheese plate is $195, 60 to 75 minutes. By reservation only, reserved exclusively for your group; times are confirmed by the winery.
11:40 · La Jota Vineyard Co.
About 10 minutes away. One of Howell Mountain's founding wineries, from 1898, poured by appointment at the Spire Collection estate in Calistoga. The Seated Tasting of five wines is $75; we allow about 75 minutes. Seated tastings from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1:05 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Sam's Social Club at Indian Springs in Calistoga, a sit-down restaurant named for town founder Samuel Brannan, serving lunch Monday through Friday and brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Hourglass
About 10 minutes away. The Smith family's modern winery built into the mountainside at the Blueline estate, designed by Olle Lundberg. $150 per person for new guests, waived with the purchase of three bottles each; the length is confirmed with the appointment, and we allow about 75 minutes. By appointment; we arrange it on your behalf.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $420 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
The Vineyardist and Hourglass confirm days and times when we book. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Axios?
No. Axios has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Axios wine?
On axioswine.com, which sells the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon and library vintages back to 2000, including large formats.
Who owns Axios?
Founder Gus Kalaris, who also founded the distributor Constantine Wines in 1986.
Who makes Axios?
The winery describes Axios as a collaboration between Gus Kalaris and winemaker Bob Egelhoff.
What does Axios mean?
Worthy, in Greek. The winery notes the Cabernet was served at a White House reception hosted by President Bush in March 2002.
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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