St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Bougetz Cellars with a Private Chauffeur
A family winery on the Silverado Trail pouring Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley's individual AVAs, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Bougetz Cellars is the family winery of Tom and Joan Bougetz, who met as students at Iowa State University and later settled in Seattle, where their interest in wine began. Tom is the winemaker and spends much of his time in the vineyards with the growers. Joan built a 30-year career in property management across the western United States and has been part of the business from the start, often hosting its events.
The wines are built around place. Bougetz sources Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties from valley floor vineyards in Rutherford and Oakville and from hillside sites on Spring Mountain, Prichard Hill and Coombsville. The Amaryllis Cabernet comes from a three-acre Spring Mountain vineyard planted in 2001. There is also a Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc and a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
The tasting room sits on the Silverado Trail just outside downtown St. Helena, and the mood is relaxed. The Switchback Tasting pours a broad mix of current releases. The Ascent Reserve Tasting sets Cabernet Sauvignons from different Napa Valley AVAs side by side, many of them very small production, so you can taste how the same grape changes from place to place.
Tasting Fees
$45 for the Switchback Tasting of current releases, 60 to 90 minutes. $65 for the Ascent Reserve Tasting, a side-by-side look at Cabernet Sauvignon from different Napa Valley AVAs, 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
1001 Silverado Trail South, St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
The tasting room is open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and tasting appointments are listed Thursday through Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties from individual Napa Valley AVAs, including mountain vineyards
Founded
By Tom and Joan Bougetz
Good to Know
Tastings are offered for groups of any size, and the team will tailor an experience on request. The tasting room is family-friendly, and pets are welcome in designated areas.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood Napa Valley or Harvest Inn.
10:15 · Pickup at Meadowood Napa Valley or Harvest Inn
Pickup is at 10:15 because Bougetz's first tasting appointments start at 10:30. Meadowood Napa Valley, a country hotel in its own wooded valley off the Silverado Trail, is about 5 minutes from the winery, and Harvest Inn, a vineyard-side resort at the south end of St. Helena, is about 8 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Bougetz Cellars
The Switchback Tasting of current releases, 60 to 90 minutes ($45). The Ascent Reserve Tasting ($65) runs 90 minutes and may move the rest of the day back about 15 minutes.
12:05 · Venge Vineyards
About 17 minutes away. North to Calistoga, where winemaker Kirk Venge makes limited-production wines at his family's winery. Privately hosted tastings overlook the 12-acre estate vineyard; $45, and we allow about an hour. By reservation for up to 6 guests, with seatings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 14 minutes away. Back down the valley to Farmstead, the American farmhouse restaurant at Long Meadow Ranch on Main Street in St. Helena, open daily from 11:30 a.m. (11 a.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.
2:40 · Rombauer Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. An elevated tasting room on the Silverado Trail north of St. Helena, with views of the Mayacamas Mountains and gardens of more than 100 varieties of plants and flowers. The tasting of five wines is $25 and takes about 60 minutes. Reservations are required, for parties of up to 6.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:15 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Markham Vineyards
Adds about an hour. A dog-friendly tasting room on Highway 29, about 8 minutes from Rombauer. Walk-ins are welcome for the Discovery of Napa comparative tasting ($55); open daily until 5:30 p.m.
About $115 to $135 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Bougetz lists its tasting appointments Thursday through Monday, so this day works best Thursday through Monday.
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 Bougetz Cellars?
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome when there is room. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Bougetz Cellars?
$45 per person for the Switchback Tasting and $65 for the Ascent Reserve Tasting, as of September 2026.
Can I bring children or pets to Bougetz Cellars?
Yes. The tasting room is family-friendly, and pets are welcome in designated areas.
What is Bougetz Cellars known for?
Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties made to show individual Napa Valley regions, from Rutherford and Oakville to Spring Mountain, Prichard Hill and Coombsville.
Who owns Bougetz Cellars?
Tom and Joan Bougetz. Tom is the winemaker.
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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