Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Bennett Lane Winery with a Private Chauffeur
A family-owned Cabernet house at the northern end of Napa Valley, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Bennett Lane sits on Highway 128 just north of Calistoga. It began in 1989 as Vigil Vineyards, and the winery was built in 1996. It takes its name from James N. Bennett, an early settler north of present-day Calistoga.
Randy and Lisa Lynch bought the winery in 2003. The winery and its vineyards are Napa Green certified.
The wines are led by Cabernet Sauvignon and the Maximus red and white blends, which the winery calls feasting wines. Tastings are seated and relaxed, and it is one of the more welcoming visits for families and dogs.
Tasting Fees
From $35 for the Taste of the Napa Valley. $55 for the Cabernet vertical and $75 for the Cabernet exploration, each about 90 minutes. $225 for private wine blending. One tasting fee is waived for every three bottles purchased.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3340 Highway 128, Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by appointment.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon and the Maximus blends
Founded
1989
Good to Know
Tastings for 1 to 6 guests; larger groups book a group tasting. Children are welcome free and stay at the table. Leashed dogs are welcome. No food or wine by the glass.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Calistoga hotel such as Indian Springs or Solage.
10:00 · Pickup at Indian Springs or Solage
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Indian Springs, Calistoga's historic hot springs resort, and Solage, an Auberge resort on the Silverado Trail, are both about 7 minutes from Bennett Lane. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Bennett Lane Winery
A seated tasting, about 90 minutes (from $35). Morning slots vary by day, and your chauffeur confirms the time with the winery.
11:55 · Tamber Bey Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. A winery on a working horse ranch at the north end of Calistoga, where guests can meet the endurance and polo horses. The courtyard tasting is $50 to $75. By reservation, 21 and over.
1:05 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Sam's Social Club at Indian Springs in downtown Calistoga, served weekdays, with brunch until 2:30 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Larkmead Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. One of Napa Valley's oldest family estates, founded in 1895 and farmed organically. The seated salon tasting of three red wines runs 45 to 60 minutes (about $90). By appointment.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Sterling Vineyards
Adds about an hour. Ride the aerial gondola to Sterling's hilltop tasting room. Walk-ins are welcome until the last tasting at 4:30 p.m.; tastings from about $55.
About $175 to $240 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 Bennett Lane?
Yes. Visits are by appointment. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the appointment for you.
How much is a tasting at Bennett Lane?
From $35 per person for the Taste of the Napa Valley to $75 for the Cabernet exploration, as of September 2026. One tasting fee is waived for every three bottles purchased.
Can children visit Bennett Lane?
Yes. Children are welcome at no charge and stay at the table with their group.
Are dogs allowed at Bennett Lane?
Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome.
What is Bennett Lane known for?
Cabernet Sauvignon and the Maximus red and white blends.
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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