Howell Mountain · Napa Valley
Visit Bjorn Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
A family's three-acre grower-producer Cabernet vineyard among springs and redwoods on Howell Mountain. Bjorn 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
Bjorn Vineyards is a family operation on Howell Mountain. Bjorn and his brothers moved to the woods there 46 years ago, and as he tells it, he fell in love with a place of year-round springs, giant redwoods and wildlife. The wines are signed by Bjorn, Katie and the Larson family, with Richard and Myrtle Larson.
In 2002 the family planted a three-acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard to replace a very old orchard, and they have tended the vines and made the wine ever since, as grower-producers. Bjorn's philosophy is simple: great wines are made in the vineyard. He describes flavors of wild mountain cherry, chocolate and hints of the forest around the vines, with the cool, mineral edge of the mountain.
The current release is the 2022 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, sold through the winery's online store along with earlier vintages. There is no tasting room or published visit program, so Bjorn Vineyards does not receive visitors. The day below stays on and around Howell Mountain, at a family estate near the summit and private tastings nearby.
Tasting Fees
Bjorn 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
Angwin
AVA
Howell Mountain
Visiting
Bjorn Vineyards does not receive visitors; its wines are sold through its online store.
Known For
Grower-producer Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
Vineyard planted in 2002
Good to Know
Order through the online store on bjornvineyards.com (the 2022 Howell Mountain Cabernet is $90). Contact BJORN@bjornvineyards.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:50 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley.
9:50 · Pickup at Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley
Since Bjorn Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. We pick up at 9:50 a.m. for the drive up Howell Mountain, about 25 minutes. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery
About 25 minutes away. A Brakesman family estate near the top of Howell Mountain, known for old-vine Zinfandel since the 1970s, with private vineyard tours and tastings. The fee is confirmed when the visit is scheduled; we allow about 75 minutes. By phone appointment, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11:50 · Mondavi Sisters' Collection
About 15 to 25 minutes away, depending on the estate the sisters confirm. Private tastings hosted by one of the four Mondavi sisters, makers of Aloft and Dark Matter, at a family estate. The Quintessential Tasting of four wines is $125; we allow about an hour. By request, Monday to Saturday; the sisters confirm the time and place.
1:20 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the main restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, with seasonal dishes drawn from the Meadowood farm. Lunch is served on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · The Debate
About 8 minutes away. Single-vineyard Cabernet Francs and Cabernet Sauvignons poured side by side in a private salon in downtown St. Helena. The Collection Tasting is $75, about 90 minutes. By appointment only.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:20 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $200 per person in tasting fees for the Mondavi Sisters' Collection and The Debate, paid directly to each winery, plus Summit Lake's fee, confirmed when we book.
Summit Lake and the Mondavi sisters host Monday to Saturday and confirm times when they accept the booking, so plan this day for Monday to Saturday. The day runs past six 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 Bjorn Vineyards?
No. Bjorn 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 Bjorn wine?
Through the online store on bjornvineyards.com.
Who owns Bjorn Vineyards?
Bjorn, Katie and the Larson family, who have lived on Howell Mountain for 46 years.
Where is Bjorn Vineyards?
On Howell Mountain, above St. Helena and Angwin, where the family planted its vineyard in 2002.
What is Bjorn known for?
Its grower-producer Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from a three-acre estate vineyard.
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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