Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Beresini Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Steve and Debra Beresini's small Los Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyard, Black Dog Ranch, planted in 1988. Beresini Vineyards 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
Beresini Vineyards is the wine of Black Dog Ranch, Steve and Debra Beresini's family vineyard in Los Carneros. Steve started in wine in 1969 and planted his first vineyard in 1970 near Woodside. He grew grapes for Stags Leap Wine Cellars and Joseph Phelps Vineyards and worked as a winemaker at Niebaum-Coppola alongside André Tchelistcheff. Debra runs the operations, after a career in Silicon Valley venture capital and banking.
The ranch was planted in 1988 with six acres, and today it holds nearly five acres of Chardonnay and just under two of Pinot Noir in the cool, bay-swept Carneros hills. Small-lot Pinot Noir is the focus, with Chardonnay in standout vintages, a rosé added in 2020 and the Wagging Tail red blend in 2021. The family's motto is The Nose Knows, and their black Labrador, Molly, is the vineyard companion.
The wines are sold on the winery's website and through a membership program; current releases include the 2021 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir from 2014 to 2019 and a 2021 rosé. Beresini publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below stays in the south end of the valley, at family wineries that do host.
Tasting Fees
Beresini Vineyards 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
Los Carneros
Visiting
Beresini Vineyards does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online and through its membership program.
Known For
Small-lot Los Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Founded
Vineyard planted in 1988
Good to Know
Join the membership on beresinivineyards.com for new releases. Contact the family by phone (415-531-5003) or through the website's contact form.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Since Beresini Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both resorts sit among the Carneros vineyards, about 15 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Mi Sueño Winery
About 15 minutes away. Rolando and Lorena Herrera's family winery in south Napa, where a behind-the-scenes tour of the working cellar ends with a seated tasting in the barrel room. The Winery Tour & Tasting is $65; we plan about 75 minutes. By appointment, Monday to Saturday.
11:50 · Bazán Cellars
About 10 minutes away. A family label from the vineyard manager who once ran To Kalon and Opus One, poured in downtown Napa, with Oaxacan mole pairings on the menu. The Tradition Tasting is $60, 45 to 60 minutes. Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m.; reservations encouraged.
1:05 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café in Carneros, which serves its daytime menu every day until 4 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Rockmere Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. A small family vineyard on the Silverado Trail whose private visit starts with a walk through the caves where the wines are made, then barrel samples and a formal tasting. $75 per person, by appointment; we allow about 75 minutes.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $200 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Bazán is open Thursday to Monday and Mi Sueño Monday to Saturday, so plan this day for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Monday. 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 Beresini Vineyards?
No. Beresini has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do host.
How can I buy Beresini wine?
On beresinivineyards.com, or through the Beresini membership program.
Who owns Beresini Vineyards?
Steve Beresini, the grower and winemaker, and Debra Beresini, who run Black Dog Ranch together.
Where is Beresini Vineyards?
Black Dog Ranch is in the Los Carneros appellation at the south end of Napa Valley.
What is Beresini known for?
Small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from its own Carneros vineyard, planted in 1988.
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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