Howell Mountain · Napa Valley
Visit CADE with a Private Chauffeur
An organically farmed Howell Mountain estate from the PlumpJack family of wineries, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
CADE was founded in 2005 by John Conover, Gavin Newsom and Gordon Getty, the partners behind PlumpJack. The estate covers 54 acres at about 1,850 feet on Howell Mountain, above the town of Angwin. In 2016 the team bought the neighboring 82-acre vineyard now known as 13th Vineyard, and CADE remains part of the PlumpJack group of wineries today.
CADE was built with the environment in mind. In 2010 it became the first estate winery in California to earn LEED Gold certification, and its vineyards are farmed organically and certified by CCOF. A 15,000-square-foot cave, finished in 2008, holds a steady 58 degrees without heating or cooling. The estate grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc.
The visit is a seated, hour-long tasting of current-release Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon made by winemaker Danielle Cyrot, who has led the winemaking since 2012. The estate sits at about 1,850 feet, and the tasting looks out over Napa Valley. Tastings are by appointment only and prepaid, so plan ahead, especially on weekends.
Tasting Fees
$100 per person for the Current Release Tasting, a seated tasting of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, about 60 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
360 Howell Mountain Road South, Angwin
AVA
Howell Mountain
Visiting
Open daily by appointment only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are required and prepaid.
Known For
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc from organically farmed vineyards
Founded
2005
Good to Know
All guests must be 21 or over, including infants and children. Only certified service animals are allowed. Online bookings are for 2 to 10 guests; groups of 8 or more can also contact the winery directly.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood Napa Valley or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood Napa Valley or Alila Napa Valley
CADE sits high on Howell Mountain, so the first tasting is set for 10:30 to allow for the drive up the mountain. Meadowood Napa Valley, a 250-acre estate resort in St. Helena, is about 15 minutes from CADE, and Alila Napa Valley, an adults-only resort in St. Helena, is about 20 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · CADE Estate Winery
The Current Release Tasting, a seated tasting of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon with views over the valley, about 60 minutes ($100).
11:45 · Bremer Family Winery
About 12 minutes down the mountain. A family winery on Deer Park Road in a stone cellar built in 1891 as the original Sutter Home Winery and Distillery. A tasting of five current releases is $45, waived with the purchase of two bottles per person; allow about an hour, with a cave tour on request. By appointment, daily; last tasting at 4 p.m.
12:55 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Farmstead on Main Street in St. Helena, a farm-to-table restaurant open daily for lunch 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.
2:20 · Honig Vineyard & Winery
About 13 minutes away. South to Rutherford for the seated Terrace Tasting, five wines with views of the vineyards and nearby mountains, $40 for about 75 minutes. By appointment, daily; 21 and over. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
Adds about an hour. A Rutherford estate on Highway 29, about 8 minutes from Honig. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Thursday when space allows (reservations are highly recommended Friday to Sunday), with the Winemaker's Selection tasting at $46. Open daily until 5 p.m.
About $185 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
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 CADE?
Yes. CADE is open by appointment only, and tastings are prepaid. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at CADE?
$100 per person for the Current Release Tasting, a seated tasting of about 60 minutes, as of September 2026.
Can children visit CADE?
No. The winery cannot host anyone under 21, including infants and children.
Who owns CADE?
CADE is part of the PlumpJack group of wineries. It was founded in 2005 by John Conover, Gavin Newsom and Gordon Getty.
What is special about the CADE winery building?
In 2010 CADE became the first estate winery in California to earn LEED Gold certification, and its 15,000-square-foot cave stays at 58 degrees without heating or cooling.
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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