Yountville · Napa Valley
Visit Cain with a Private Chauffeur
A Spring Mountain estate devoted to Cabernet blends, whose wines are now poured at The Yount Room in Yountville, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Jerry and Joyce Cain bought land on Spring Mountain in 1980, part of the historic McCormick Ranch. The first crush at their new winery, Cain Cellars, came in the fall of 1982. Jim and Nancy Meadlock joined the Cains in 1986 and took sole ownership in 1991. That same year Chris Howell, who had begun consulting in 1990, took over direction of the winery, and he still leads it today.
Cain makes three Cabernet blends, each from its own vineyard sources: Cain Cuvée, Cain Concept from the benchlands, and Cain Five from the estate. Cain Five blends the five classic Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The ranch covers about 500 acres at the crest of the Spring Mountain District, with about 90 acres of vines between 1,400 and 2,100 feet.
The 2020 Glass Fire burned through the bowl of the Cain Vineyard, taking most of the vines and all of the buildings, so the estate on Spring Mountain was lost and no longer hosts visits. Replanting began that year. Tastings now take place at The Yount Room, a shared tasting room at 6505 Washington Street in Yountville. Its Winery Focus flight can be devoted to Cain, with the wines poured side by side.
Tasting Fees
$50 for the Winery Focus flight at The Yount Room, which can be devoted to Cain's wines poured side by side.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
6505 Washington Street, Yountville
AVA
Spring Mountain District
Visiting
Cain pours at The Yount Room, 6505 Washington Street, Yountville, open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reserve on Tock.
Known For
Cain Five, a Spring Mountain blend of five Bordeaux varieties, plus Cain Concept and Cain Cuvée
Founded
1980 (first crush in 1982)
Good to Know
The Spring Mountain estate was lost in the 2020 Glass Fire, so tastings are held at The Yount Room in downtown Yountville instead. Tock reservations are for parties of 1 to 8.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or North Block.
10:45 · Pickup at Bardessono or North Block
Pickup is 15 minutes later than usual because The Yount Room opens at 11 a.m. Bardessono, a LEED Platinum hotel and spa, and North Block, a 20-room boutique hotel, are both a few minutes from the tasting room in downtown Yountville. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Cain Vineyard & Winery at The Yount Room
The Winery Focus flight ($50) can be devoted to Cain, with its wines poured side by side. We allow about an hour. Reserve ahead on Tock; The Yount Room is open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
12:10 · Pine Ridge Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A Stags Leap District estate with European-inspired caves and an Exploration Vineyard planted to every one of its estate grape varieties. The Estate Tasting is $60 and about an hour. Reservations are strongly encouraged; open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:25 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29, open seven days a week. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:55 · Chimney Rock Winery
About 15 minutes away. Estate-grown Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon, poured on a shaded patio or in a private tasting salon. The Taste of Terroir is $75 and 90 minutes. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome when there is space; guests under 21 and dogs are welcome.
4:25 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:45 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Stewart Cellars
Adds about an hour. A family-owned winery on Washington Street in Yountville whose NOMAD Collection features vineyard designates from Beckstoffer Vineyards. Walk-ins are welcome (reservations advised); the Portfolio Tasting is $45 for 60 minutes, and the room is open daily until 6 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 Cain?
Yes, plan on one. Cain's wines are poured at The Yount Room in Yountville, which takes reservations on Tock for parties of 1 to 8. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Cain?
$50 per person for The Yount Room's Winery Focus flight, which can be devoted to Cain, as of September 2026.
Can I visit the Cain estate on Spring Mountain?
No. The 2020 Glass Fire burned through the vineyard and destroyed all of the winery buildings, so the estate no longer hosts visits. Cain now pours its wines at The Yount Room in downtown Yountville, and replanting on the mountain began that year.
What is Cain known for?
Three Cabernet blends: Cain Cuvée, Cain Concept and Cain Five, the estate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot grown on Spring Mountain.
Who owns Cain?
The winery lists Jim and Cindy Meadlock as its owners. Jim and Nancy Meadlock joined the founding Cain family in 1986 and became sole owners in 1991, and Chris Howell has directed the winery since 1991.
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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