Spring Mountain District · Napa Valley
Visit Barnett with a Private Chauffeur
A small family estate near the top of Spring Mountain, with views from about 2,000 feet over Napa Valley, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Fiona and Hal Barnett bought a 40-acre property atop Spring Mountain in 1983. The winery says it held nothing but trees, rocks, shrubs and dozens of rattlesnakes. They planted it by hand, made their first harvest in 1989 (232 cases of Spring Mountain Cabernet), moved to the property full time in 1991 and raised three daughters there. The Barnetts still own it today.
The vineyard climbs to about 2,050 feet at Rattlesnake Hill, its highest block, and the estate is known above all for mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Barnett also makes Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Spring Mountain District, plus small lots of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from single vineyards. The estate is farmed organically, is powered in part by solar energy and is Napa Green certified. David Tate has made the wines since the 2007 vintage.
Visits are small and personal. A host walks you through a flight of five current-release wines, with talk of the family's history, the mountain terroir and how the wines are made, and the tasting ends with the view across Napa Valley from nearly 2,000 feet. Appointments run at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m., so every visit is planned ahead.
Tasting Fees
$125 for the Tasting Experience, a guided flight of five current-release wines, about 90 minutes. $175 for the Library Tasting, three library wines alongside current releases, Thursday to Saturday at 10 a.m.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4070 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena
AVA
Spring Mountain District
Visiting
Open daily by appointment, with tastings at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Reservations are required and prepaid.
Known For
Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Founded
1983 (first harvest in 1989)
Good to Know
Guests must be 21 or over, including infants and children. No pets. Parties of 2 to 6 book online; groups of 7 or more contact the winery. Tastings last about 90 minutes.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:30 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn. Barnett's first tasting is at 10:00 a.m. and the drive up Spring Mountain Road takes about 25 minutes, so the day starts a little earlier than usual.
9:30 · Pickup at Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn
Barnett's first appointment is at 10:00 a.m., so we leave at 9:30 to allow for the winding drive up Spring Mountain Road. Alila Napa Valley, an adults-only resort in St. Helena, and Harvest Inn, a vineyard-side resort at the south end of town, are both about 25 to 30 minutes from the winery. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Barnett Vineyards
The Tasting Experience, a guided flight of five current-release wines, about 90 minutes ($125). On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the Library Tasting ($175) adds three library wines in the same 10 a.m. slot.
11:50 · Beringer Vineyards
About 20 minutes away, back down the mountain. Beringer calls itself California's oldest continuously operating winery and marks its 150th anniversary in 2026. The Veranda Experience is a hosted, seated tasting on the veranda of the 1883 Rhine House, $65 for 75 minutes. By reservation; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:10 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 5 minutes away. American farmhouse cooking on Main Street in St. Helena, made with ingredients from Long Meadow Ranch's own farm, ranch and vineyards. Open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · HALL St. Helena
About 5 minutes away. A family-owned winery on Highway 29 whose restored 1885 Bergfeld winery sits beside a modern tasting room with outdoor art. Tastings start at $45 (a bar tasting of about 45 minutes). Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome; open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by 3:30 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Merryvale Vineyards
Adds about 90 minutes. A historic working winery on Main Street in St. Helena with tastings in its Cask Room. The Winery Exclusives tasting ($50, 90 minutes) takes walk-ins as available; the tasting room is open until 5:30 p.m.
About $235 to $285 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 Barnett?
Yes. Every tasting is by appointment and prepaid, at 10 a.m., noon or 3 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Barnett?
$125 per person for the Tasting Experience and $175 for the Library Tasting (Thursday to Saturday), as of September 2026.
Can children or pets visit Barnett?
No. The winery cannot allow anyone under 21, including infants and children, and cannot allow pets.
What is Barnett known for?
Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from its estate on Spring Mountain, where the vineyard reaches about 2,050 feet at Rattlesnake Hill. It also makes Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Who owns Barnett?
Founders Fiona and Hal Barnett, who bought the property in 1983 and still own it.
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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