Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Brandlin with a Private Chauffeur
Mountain Cabernet from a Mount Veeder ridgetop first planted in 1926, now poured with chef-paired bites at sister winery Cuvaison in Carneros, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Brandlin Estate sits high on the steep, rocky slopes of Mount Veeder, above the fog line: 120 acres of woodland with 49 acres of vines along a ridgetop that rises past 1,250 feet. The vineyard was first planted in 1926. Today Brandlin is one of the two estates of the Two Estates Wine Collective, with Cuvaison, led by president and CEO Daniel Zepponi.
Winemaker Rebecca Peterson works mainly with Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc), plus Sauvignon Blanc and old-vine Zinfandel. The range includes the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and the ThS Cabernet, whose 2021 vintage earned 94 points from Wine Spectator. As she puts it, "Mountain wines have a natural affinity for food."
Brandlin's tastings take place not on the mountain but at sister winery Cuvaison in Los Carneros, about 15 minutes from downtown Napa, where its own experiences began in March 2026. The flagship is a seated tasting of five estate wines with seasonal pairings by chef Aaron LeRoi, on a menu that changes each quarter. There is also a guided Brandlin Tasting and, weather permitting, a tasting at the Boathouse.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation. Brandlin does not publish its tasting prices online.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1221 Duhig Road, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
By reservation, seven days a week, at Cuvaison, 1221 Duhig Road in Los Carneros. Booked on Tock for parties of 2 to 8, with times from about 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Known For
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style reds
Founded
Vineyard first planted in 1926
Good to Know
Tastings are at Cuvaison in Carneros, not on Mount Veeder. Parties of 2 to 8 book on Tock; the Boathouse tasting depends on the weather. Questions go to hospitality@brandlin.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa
Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel, and Archer Hotel Napa are both in downtown Napa, about 15 minutes from Cuvaison in Carneros, where Brandlin pours. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Brandlin Estate
The Brandlin Estate Wine & Food Tasting at Cuvaison, five estate wines with seasonal bites; we allow about 90 minutes. The fee is confirmed when we book.
12:00 · Kubani Wines
About 12 minutes away. A private, seated tasting at a small winery in the Crusher District at the south end of Napa, in a tasting area reserved for your party alone. $65 (waived with a three-bottle purchase); we allow about an hour. By request, seven days a week.
1:10 · Lunch at Zuzu
About 10 minutes away. Tapas and paella at Zuzu on Main Street in downtown Napa, open daily from noon. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · J Gregory Cellars
About 10 minutes away. A private sit-down tasting in a small wine lounge on El Centro Avenue in the Oak Knoll District, with the table yours alone. $75; we plan about an hour. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., under six hours after pickup.
About $140 per person in tasting fees for Kubani and J Gregory, paid directly to each winery, plus the Brandlin fee, confirmed when we book.
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 Brandlin?
Yes. Brandlin tastings are by reservation on Tock, seven days a week. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Brandlin?
Brandlin does not publish its tasting prices, so tasting fees are to be verified upon reservation, as of September 2026.
Can you visit the Brandlin vineyard on Mount Veeder?
Brandlin's tastings are held at sister winery Cuvaison in Los Carneros rather than on the mountain.
Who owns Brandlin Estate?
Brandlin is part of the Two Estates Wine Collective with Cuvaison, led by president and CEO Daniel Zepponi. Rebecca Peterson is the winemaker.
What is Brandlin known for?
Mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style reds from a 49-acre Mount Veeder vineyard first planted in 1926.
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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