Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Bazán with a Private Chauffeur
A family label from the vineyard manager who once ran To Kalon and Opus One, poured in downtown Napa with Oaxacan mole pairings, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Mario Bazán came to Napa Valley from Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1973 and worked his way up from vineyard laborer. At Robert Mondavi Winery he was put in charge of vineyards including To Kalon and Opus One, then spent three years at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars before starting his own vineyard management company in 1997. He still farms several hundred acres from Napa to Calistoga.
Mario and Gloria Bazán married in 2005, bought their family estate at the base of Atlas Peak and released the first Mario Bazán Cabernet Sauvignon from that vintage, made with founding winemaker Victoria Coleman. The estate vineyard, planted in 2006 on the border of the Coombsville AVA, is the backbone of the wines, which are now made by Kian Tavakoli, formerly of Opus One and Clos du Val.
Guests taste in the family's room in downtown Napa, where walk-ins are welcome but reservations are encouraged. The tasting to plan around is Roots & Flavors: six Mario Bazán wines paired with three vegetarian Oaxacan mole dishes, guided by Gloria Bazán, a tribute to Mario's homeland. For Cabernet lovers, the Legend tasting adds a single-barrel Cabernet Franc and library wines.
Tasting Fees
$60 for the Tradition Tasting Experience, 45 to 60 minutes. $85 for the Legend Tasting Experience with library wines, 60 to 90 minutes. $125 for the Roots & Flavors Experience, six wines with three Oaxacan moles, 60 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
1000 Main Street, Suite 150, Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the last tasting is seated an hour before closing. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged; groups of 8 or more call ahead (707-927-5564).
Known For
Mario Bazán Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the family's estate near Coombsville
Founded
2005 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Roots & Flavors must be booked at least a week ahead; the dishes are vegetarian and made with nuts, so it is not recommended for nut allergies. Groups of 8 or more contact the winery directly. Wine club members taste free.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:40 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn.
9:40 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn
We start a little early to make the 10 a.m. cave seating at Buoncristiani, since Bazán opens at 11. Silverado Resort, a golf and spa resort at the foot of Atlas Peak, is about 12 minutes from the caves, and Milliken Creek Inn about 15 minutes. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Buoncristiani Family Winery
About 15 minutes away. The Buoncristiani brothers' family winery in The Caves at Soda Canyon, built entirely underground, with a view down the canyon toward the Stags Leap District. The Signature Tour & Tasting is $85, about 90 minutes. Seatings at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., requested at least a week ahead.
11:50 · Bazán Cellars
About 20 minutes away. The Tradition Tasting, 45 to 60 minutes ($60). The Legend Tasting ($85) or Roots & Flavors ($125) can run 90 minutes and moves the rest of the day back about 30 minutes.
1:00 · Lunch at Brix
About 15 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.
2:20 · Laird Family Estate
About 8 minutes away. An elevated tasting room with views across the valley, where families, well-behaved pets and picnics are welcome. The Big Red's Flight is $60 (complimentary with a $120 purchase); we allow about an hour. By reservation; last tasting at 4 p.m.
3:25 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:40 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $205 to $270 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Bazán is open Thursday to Monday, so plan this day for one of those days. 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
Do I need a reservation at Bazán?
Walk-ins are welcome Thursday to Monday, but reservations are encouraged, and Roots & Flavors needs a week's notice. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Bazán?
$60 per person for the Tradition Tasting, $85 for the Legend Tasting and $125 for Roots & Flavors with Oaxacan moles, as of September 2026.
What is the Roots & Flavors tasting at Bazán?
Six Mario Bazán wines paired with three vegetarian mole dishes from Oaxaca, Mexico, two wines per mole, guided by Gloria Bazán. Book at least a week ahead; the dishes contain nuts.
Who owns Bazán Cellars?
Mario and Gloria Bazán. Mario is the vineyard master and Gloria the business and creative director.
Where is the Bazán tasting room?
At 1000 Main Street, Suite 150, in downtown Napa.
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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