Spring Mountain District · Napa Valley
Visit Bergman with a Private Chauffeur
A certified-organic ten-acre vineyard on Spring Mountain beside Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, farmed by David Abreu, on land first planted in 1846. Bergman 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
Pam and Alan Bergman and their sons Ryan and Brett bought the property in 2013. Its history runs deep: Florentine Kellogg settled the land in 1846 and planted a two-acre vineyard, and in 1970 the Heinemann family planted Pinot Noir and Riesling here and sold grapes to Joseph Phelps for some of its early single-vineyard wines. In 2013 the Bergmans replanted it under David Abreu.
The ten acres sit at 500 to 700 feet on Spring Mountain in rocky Aiken soil, up to 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor: eight acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot, and two of Chardonnay on a steep triangular plot. The vineyard is certified organic and farmed with regenerative methods. Nigel Kinsman, formerly winemaker at Eisele Vineyard, makes a red blend and a Chardonnay.
The wines are available solely by allocation. The family told the Napa Valley Register that private tastings are only for trade, family and friends, because the ranch neighbors Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, so it does not receive visitors. The day below starts higher up Spring Mountain, visits a hilltop Cabernet family's tasting room in St. Helena and ends on the porch at OVID on Pritchard Hill.
Tasting Fees
Bergman 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
Spring Mountain District
Visiting
Bergman does not receive visitors; private tastings are for trade, family and friends only, and the wines are sold by allocation.
Known For
An estate red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay
Founded
2013 (land first planted in 1846)
Good to Know
Request an allocation at acquire.bergmanestate.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:35 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley.
9:35 · Pickup at Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley
Since Bergman does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. We pick up at 9:35 for the 10 a.m. first tasting at Vineyard 7 & 8; Meadowood and Alila Napa Valley are both in St. Helena, about 25 minutes from the top of Spring Mountain. The day runs about seven hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Vineyard 7 & 8
About 25 minutes away. A small family estate at about 2,000 feet on Spring Mountain. The Estate Tasting is $175, with a tour, the history of the property and a seated tasting of current and library wines; we allow about 90 minutes. By prepaid appointment, Monday to Saturday; the first tasting starts at 10 a.m.
11:50 · McCoy Family Estates
About 20 minutes away. A Nebraska farming family's hilltop Cabernet estate in the eastern Napa foothills, made by Thomas Rivers Brown and poured with light bites at Royal We Wines in St. Helena. $75, 60 to 90 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., last reservation at 3 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Auberge du Soleil
About 12 minutes away. Lunch high on Rutherford Hill with the whole valley below. The Bar serves all day from 11:30 a.m., and The Restaurant on the terrace offers a two- or three-course prix fixe lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:50 · OVID Napa Valley
About 15 minutes away. An organically farmed estate atop Pritchard Hill with a Howard Backen winery, porch views and a private 4x4 vineyard tour. The Estate Vineyard 4x4 Tour & Tasting is $200, 90 minutes. By prepaid reservation on Tock; every experience is private.
4:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:35 p.m., about seven hours after pickup.
About $450 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Vineyard 7 & 8 hosts Monday to Saturday, with the first tasting at 10 a.m. The day runs about seven hours; extra time is billed by the hour. 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 Bergman?
No. Bergman offers private tastings only to trade, family and friends and does not host the public, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Bergman wine?
By allocation only, through acquire.bergmanestate.com.
Who owns Bergman?
Pam and Alan Bergman and their sons Ryan and Brett, who bought the property in 2013.
Where is the Bergman vineyard?
In the Spring Mountain District, at 500 to 700 feet beside Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, north of St. Helena.
How old is the Bergman vineyard?
Florentine Kellogg planted a vineyard here in 1846; the Heinemann family replanted it in the 1970s, and the Bergmans replanted it again under David Abreu from 2013.
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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