Mount Veeder · Napa Valley
Visit Bac Hills with a Private Chauffeur
A small family estate on the western flank of Mount Veeder that makes a single steep-slope estate Cabernet. Bac Hills 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
Bac Hills is a small property on the western flank of Mount Veeder, with vineyard rows among oak and redwood, a house above a bocce court and a flock of hens. The name comes from an Italian saying passed down in the family, "Bacco ama le colline," or "Bacchus loves the hills," a reminder of how the Romans prized rocky slopes for their vines.
The estate makes a single wine: a 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon from clones 319 and 412, drawn from the steepest part of the slope. The fruit is picked by hand in small lots, fermented in small batches and aged in new French oak for up to 23 months. The vines are farmed without pesticides, and stony soil and little water keep the berries small and dense.
The wine is sold by the case to members, through an allocation request on the website; released vintages include 2016, 2018 and 2021. The owners say they will start with a few dinners for a small group rather than a tasting room, and Bac Hills publishes no visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to Mount Veeder and Yountville estates that do.
Tasting Fees
Bac Hills 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
Napa
AVA
Mount Veeder
Visiting
Bac Hills does not receive visitors; its wine is sold to members by allocation request.
Known For
A single estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder
Founded
Released vintages from 2016
Good to Know
Request an allocation through bachillsvineyard.com or by email (info@bac-hills.com); the wine is sold by the 12-bottle case.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa
Since Bac Hills does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, starting at the foot of Mount Veeder. Andaz Napa and Archer Hotel Napa are both in downtown Napa, about 12 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Hendry Ranch Wines
About 12 minutes away. A family ranch winery at the foot of Mount Veeder, named to the San Francisco Chronicle's Top Wineries list each year since 2021. The Classic Tasting of whites and reds is $75, 60 to 90 minutes. By appointment, daily from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11:35 · Mt. Brave
About 15 minutes away. The Mt. Veeder Experience climbs to about 2,000 feet, starting at the Mt. Brave Overlook among redwoods, oaks and madrones, then moves to a private seated tasting of organically farmed mountain wines. $175, 90 minutes or more, for 2 to 6 guests; the meeting point is confirmed with the booking.
1:25 · Lunch at Brix
About 25 minutes away. Lunch at Brix on Highway 29 near Yountville, a sit-down restaurant beside its own gardens. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Blankiet Estate
About 8 minutes away. A hillside estate in the Yountville AVA where the visit takes in the deep underground caves and a castle-style tasting room with vaulted ceilings of 18th-century brick. The Classic Experience of five or more wines is $175; we allow about 90 minutes. By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $425 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Blankiet hosts Tuesday to Saturday, and the Mt. Brave meeting point and time are confirmed when we book, so we may adjust the order. 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 Bac Hills?
No. Bac Hills has no tasting room and sells to members by allocation, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Bac Hills wine?
Request an allocation through the website or by email to info@bac-hills.com; the wine is sold by the case.
Where is Bac Hills?
On the western flank of Mount Veeder, on the west side of Napa Valley.
What does the name Bac Hills mean?
It comes from the Italian saying "Bacco ama le colline," "Bacchus loves the hills."
What wine does Bac Hills make?
Only one: a 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon from clones 319 and 412, aged up to 23 months in new French oak.
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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