St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Barbour with a Private Chauffeur
A dry-farmed St. Helena Cabernet from the vineyard manager behind Hundred Acre and Grace Family, made by Celia Welch. Barbour 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
Jim Barbour grew up on his family's ranch in Rutherford and, after UC Davis, worked for viticulturist Laurie Wood, developing hillside vineyards few others would take on, including many on Spring Mountain. He started Barbour Vineyards in 1990 and has planted and managed vineyards such as Hundred Acre, Grace Family, Checkerboard, Blankiet, Harbison Estate and Keever.
In 1992 he planted his own vineyard on the west side of the valley, just south of the town of St. Helena, with Cabernet clone 7 budwood from Grace Family. The gravelly, loamy vineyard is dry-farmed and yields one to two tons an acre. The first vintage, 1995, was 50 cases, made at Grace Family. Celia Welch now makes about 300 cases a year; the 2023 came to 329 cases.
Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon is sold through the winery's mailing list, and Napa Valley Vintners lists the winery as not open to the public, so it does not receive visitors. The day below starts at Jean Hoefliger's single-vineyard salon in St. Helena, then pours a vineyard manager's own label at Brasswood and ends at a historic estate on Diamond Mountain.
Tasting Fees
Barbour 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
St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
Barbour does not receive visitors; Napa Valley Vintners lists it as not open to the public, and the wine is sold through the mailing list.
Known For
Estate St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon from a dry-farmed vineyard
Founded
1995 (first vintage; vineyard planted in 1992)
Good to Know
Join the mailing list on barbourwines.com for release notices. Contact 707-257-1829.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Southbridge Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Southbridge Napa Valley
Since Barbour does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Harvest Inn and Southbridge Napa Valley are both in St. Helena, about 5 minutes from the first stop. The day runs a little over six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · The Debate
About 5 minutes away. Jean Hoefliger's single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet Francs, poured side by side in a private salon in downtown St. Helena. The Collection Tasting is $75, about 90 minutes. By appointment; tastings are privately hosted.
12:00 · Strala Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. A husband-and-wife label from a leading vineyard manager and a barrel expert, poured with food and art at the Brasswood Estate north of St. Helena. The Classic Tasting is $75; we allow about an hour. Seatings daily at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., reserved at least 48 hours ahead.
1:15 · Lunch at Solbar
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Solbar at Solage, with seasonal Napa Valley cooking and a patio by the pool. Lunch runs Monday to Saturday, with brunch on Sunday, both until 2:45 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · The Vineyardist
About 8 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.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:10 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $345 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
The Debate and The Vineyardist confirm their times when we book, and Strala's seatings are at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. with 48 hours' notice. 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 Barbour?
No. Barbour is not open to the public, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do host.
How can I buy Barbour wine?
Join the mailing list on barbourwines.com to be notified of releases.
Who owns Barbour Vineyards?
Viticulturist Jim Barbour; Kathy Barbour is general manager.
Who makes Barbour wine?
Celia Welch, a longtime independent Napa Valley winemaker who also has her own label, Corra.
Where is the Barbour vineyard?
On the west side of Napa Valley just south of the town of St. Helena, in the St. Helena AVA.
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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