Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Caro Nonno with a Private Chauffeur
A young winemaker's tribute to her grandfather, a Golden Gloves boxer, with Grenache, Zinfandel and Cabernet poured at release parties. Caro Nonno 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
Caro Nonno means dear grandpa. Winemaker Shauna Herman named the label for her nonno, Bruno Malucchi, a scrappy boxer who won the Golden Gloves, which is why boxing gloves appear on the label, and who told her stories of making wine with his father in a San Francisco garage. The back labels carry her letter to him, and she calls the label a symbol of strength, determination and lasting legacy.
Shauna graduated from UC Davis in viticulture and enology in 2015, after working in the campus Student Farm vineyard, at Foundation Plant Services, which propagates disease-free vines, and a harvest internship at St. Jorge in Lodi. Caro Nonno now makes Grenache Blanc, a rosé of Grenache, a Lodi Zinfandel, two red blends called The Irishman's Red and Combustion, and a Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wines are sold online and through a wine club with quarterly shipments, and poured at restaurants including Original Joe's in San Francisco and Il Posto Trattoria in Napa. Ticketed release parties, recently at Norm's Place in Danville, are the closest thing to a tasting. Caro Nonno has no tasting room, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Caro Nonno 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
Napa Valley
Visiting
Caro Nonno does not receive visitors; it has no tasting room. Ticketed release parties are announced on its events page.
Known For
Grenache Blanc, rosé of Grenache, Lodi Zinfandel, red blends and Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
A personal label from winemaker Shauna Herman (UC Davis, 2015)
Good to Know
Buy online at carononnowines.com or join the wine club (quarterly shipments of 3 or 6 bottles, 20% off). Questions go to Shauna@CaroNonnoWines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Archer Hotel Napa or Westin Verasa Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Archer Hotel Napa or Westin Verasa Napa
Since Caro Nonno does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in downtown Napa, about 8 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Eleven Eleven Winery
About 8 minutes away. A women-owned urban winery minutes from downtown Napa, with a stylish tasting room, a zen patio and single-vineyard wines by Kirk Venge. The 11:11 Experience is $75, about 75 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment.
11:45 · Kubani Wines
About 15 minutes away. A young family winery in Napa's Crusher District, where each party gets its own private tasting area. The Private Tasting is $65, waived with a purchase of three bottles; we plan about an hour. By reservation request, seven days a week.
1:00 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café in Carneros, which serves its daytime menu every day until 4 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Sleeping Giant Winery
About 8 minutes away. Winemaker Chris Dearden's Carneros estate, where a walk around the grounds, glass in hand, comes before a tasting with views of the rolling hills. The Single AVA Tour & Tasting is $75; we allow about 75 minutes. By appointment.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back in downtown Napa by about 3:50 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
About $215 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Kubani and Sleeping Giant do not publish their hours, so we confirm both times before the day.
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 Caro Nonno?
No. Caro Nonno has no tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of September 2026. Ticketed release parties are listed on its events page.
How can I buy Caro Nonno wine?
Online at carononnowines.com or through the wine club, with quarterly shipments of 3 or 6 bottles.
Who owns Caro Nonno?
Winemaker Shauna Herman, who named it for her grandfather, Bruno Malucchi.
Where can I drink Caro Nonno?
At restaurants including Original Joe's in San Francisco, Daly City and Walnut Creek, Norm's Place in Danville and Il Posto Trattoria in Napa.
Why are there boxing gloves on the label?
Shauna's nonno was a boxer who won the Golden Gloves; the gloves stand for his strength and perseverance.
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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