Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Chateau de Vie with a Private Chauffeur
An estate winery and small inn on Highway 128 north of Calistoga, with private tastings by appointment, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Chateau de Vie sits on Highway 128 just north of Calistoga, where rows of Cabernet Sauvignon surround a manor house that is also a small bed and breakfast. The wines are grown on the estate, from the same vines guests walk through in the morning. New owners took over in 2022, aiming to keep the estate's quiet character while bringing a fresh approach to the wines and the welcome.
For years the focus was a single estate Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2024 the estate brought in winemaker Angelina Mondavi, who has more than 28 harvests behind her and is also consulting winemaker for her family's C. Mondavi & Family. That same year Chateau de Vie added a Sauvignon Blanc, so today it pours two wines from its own Calistoga vineyard.
Visits are small and personal. Every tasting is private and hosted by advance appointment, often on the terrace looking west to the Mayacamas Mountains. The property is also an inn, with the Villa di Vie and the Carriage House suite set among the vines and French-style gardens, so you may share the grounds with overnight guests enjoying a quiet afternoon.
Tasting Fees
$75 per person for a private tasting of the estate wines, waived with a purchase of three bottles per person or a wine club enrollment.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3250 Highway 128, Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Private tastings by advance appointment only. Request a time through the winery's online form and the team replies with availability.
Known For
Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
Under its current owners since 2022; Angelina Mondavi winemaker since 2024
Good to Know
Every tasting is private and by appointment. The estate is also a small inn with a villa and a carriage house suite, and full property buyouts are available for groups.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Solage or Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Solage or Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Solage, an Auberge resort and spa on the Silverado Trail, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, set in its own vineyard just south of town, are each about 10 minutes from Chateau de Vie. Tastings here are set by request, so your chauffeur asks for a 10:15 appointment. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Chateau de Vie
A private tasting of the estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc ($75 per person, waived with a three-bottle purchase per person).
11:30 · Benessere Vineyards
About 12 minutes away. A St. Helena estate on Big Tree Road devoted to Italian varieties grown in Napa Valley, such as Sangiovese, Aglianico and the Phenomenon blend. Seated flights are $40 (Bei Vini) or $55 (the all-red Grandi Rossi), and we allow about an hour. By reservation, with seated times from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily; leashed dogs are welcome.
12:45 · Lunch at Market
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Market, an American restaurant in a historic brick and stone building on Main Street in St. Helena, open Monday to Saturday from noon. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:00 · Rombauer Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A family winery on a knoll just off the Silverado Trail, with outdoor tasting among gardens of more than 100 varieties of plants and flowers. The flight of five wines is $25 and runs about 75 minutes. Reservations required, for parties of up to 6; leashed dogs are welcome outdoors.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:30 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Ballentine Vineyards
Adds about an hour. A family estate on Highway 29 north of St. Helena pouring estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Chenin Blanc. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows; Sip & Stay is $30 for three wines (30 to 45 minutes) and the Napa Estate Tasting is $60. Open Thursday to Monday; last tasting at 3:30 p.m.
About $140 to $155 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Market is closed on Sunday, so on a Sunday lunch moves to Gott's Roadside on Main Street in St. Helena. The optional Ballentine stop is open Thursday to Monday.
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 Chateau de Vie?
Yes. All tastings are private and by advance appointment, requested through the winery. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Chateau de Vie?
$75 per person, waived with a purchase of three bottles per person or a wine club enrollment, as of September 2026.
What wines does Chateau de Vie make?
Two estate-grown wines from its Calistoga vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon and, since 2024, Sauvignon Blanc.
Who makes the wine at Chateau de Vie?
Angelina Mondavi, who joined in 2024. She is also consulting winemaker for her family's C. Mondavi & Family.
Can you stay overnight at Chateau de Vie?
Yes. The estate is also an inn, with the Villa di Vie and the Carriage House suite, and every stay includes a two-course breakfast.
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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