Coombsville · Napa Valley
Visit Burly with a Private Chauffeur
Coombsville Cabernet from the Simpkins family's vineyard, named for founder Hank McCrorie's college football nickname, Burly Bear. Burly 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
Founder Hank McCrorie earned the nickname Burly Bear from the local paper in his college football days, and the name became the wine. The oak tree on the label joins the two founders' childhoods: Hank's in North Carolina among live oaks, and Bernice's on her family's ranch in Northern California, where similar oaks grow. The family's McCrorie Family Vineyard runs the label, with its office in Hickory, North Carolina.
The fruit comes from the Simpkins family's vineyard in the Coombsville AVA, just east of the city of Napa, where cooler weather allows long hang time and rocky, well-drained loam keeps yields low. Winemaker Massimo Monticelli makes a Cabernet built on tannin and oak with velvety, layered fruit. Current releases include 2022 Cabernets from the Simpkins and Sciandri vineyards, a Special Selection and a 2023 Chardonnay. Production is usually 2,000 cases or less.
Burly is sold direct by phone, shipped to most states with a three-bottle minimum, and poured in restaurants and fine wine shops around the country. The winery publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, including the Coombsville family behind the Sciandri vineyard.
Tasting Fees
Burly 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
Coombsville
Visiting
Burly does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting room or visiting program.
Known For
Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon from the Simpkins vineyard, made by Massimo Monticelli
Founded
Family-owned by the McCrorie family (McCrorie Family Vineyard)
Good to Know
Order by phone (707-299-7085). Shipping goes to most states with a three-bottle minimum, and full cases are 10% off. You can also ask a local wine shop or restaurant to carry it.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or The Inn on First.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or The Inn on First
Since Burly does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Silverado Resort is about 12 minutes from the first stop on the east side of Napa, and The Inn on First, a bed and breakfast in town, about 15. The day runs a little over six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Mount George Winery
About 12 minutes away. A small family winery at the base of Mt. George, built by hand by its owners, who host every visit themselves on the terrace, in the winery and in the caves. The hosted experience is $80; visits run up to two hours, and we plan 90 minutes. By appointment only.
12:00 · Whetstone Wine Cellars
About 10 minutes away. A family winery pouring single-vineyard wines in a restored 19th-century French-style chateau at the base of Atlas Peak Road. The Classic Tasting of four wines is $65, 60 to 90 minutes; we plan an hour. Open Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m.; last seating at 3 p.m.
1:15 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door in downtown Napa, a sit-down restaurant on First Street. Lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 12:30 p.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.
2:35 · Sciandri Family Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A Tuscan-rooted Coombsville family whose vineyard also supplies Burly, hosting a Cave Tour at The Caves at Soda Canyon with current releases and a cheese and cracker board. $65 to $75, about 90 minutes, by reservation.
4:05 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:20 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $210 to $220 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Whetstone is open Thursday to Monday, so this is a Thursday to Monday plan. Mount George and Sciandri are unhurried, hosted visits, so the day runs a little over six hours.
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 Burly?
No. Burly publishes no tasting room or visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Burly wine?
By phone at 707-299-7085, shipped to most states with a three-bottle minimum, or at restaurants and wine shops that carry it.
Who owns Burly?
The McCrorie family. Founder Hank McCrorie's college nickname, Burly Bear, gave the wine its name.
Where do Burly grapes come from?
Mainly the Simpkins family's vineyard in Coombsville, east of Napa, with a 2022 Cabernet also from the Sciandri vineyard.
Who makes Burly?
Winemaker Massimo Monticelli.
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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