Stags Leap District · Napa Valley
Visit Chimney Rock with a Private Chauffeur
A Cape Dutch-style estate on a former golf course, making Stags Leap Cabernet, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Sheldon "Hack" Wilson and his wife Stella founded Chimney Rock on the site of the Chimney Rock Golf Course. In 1981 they turned half of the 18 holes into vineyard, and the rest was later planted to vines too. The first estate vintage was 1984.
The winery's white Cape Dutch-style buildings, with a large frieze of Ganymede, are a landmark on the Silverado Trail. The Terlato family became partners in 2000 and took full ownership in 2004, and Elizabeth Vianna is the winemaker.
Chimney Rock is all about estate-grown Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon, from 119 acres in 28 blocks. Tastings are gracious and welcoming, including to families and dogs.
Tasting Fees
$75 for Taste of Terroir, about 90 minutes, daily. $125 for the Single Vineyard Tasting, Thursday to Sunday, and $195 for the two-hour Vineyard Odyssey Tour & Tasting, Thursday to Saturday.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
5350 Silverado Trail, Napa
AVA
Stags Leap District
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book ahead; walk-ins when there is space.
Known For
Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
1980
Good to Know
Guests under 21 are welcome but must be on the reservation; the Vineyard Odyssey tour is 21 and over. Leashed dogs welcome. Taste of Terroir takes up to 8 guests. Cancel 48 hours ahead.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort in Napa or Bardessono in Yountville.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Bardessono
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Silverado Resort, a golf and spa resort at the foot of Atlas Peak, is about 8 minutes from Chimney Rock, and Bardessono, a LEED Platinum hotel in Yountville, is about 12 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Chimney Rock Winery
Taste of Terroir, about 90 minutes ($75).
11:50 · Baldacci Family Vineyards
About 3 minutes away. A family estate with organic vineyards and wine caves in the hillside. Tastings from $85, about 75 minutes. By reservation only; no guests under 21 and no pets.
1:20 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29, a Napa Valley institution open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Clos du Val
About 15 minutes away. Founded in 1972 by John Goelet and Bernard Portet; its first Cabernet was poured at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The Hirondelle House tasting is about an hour ($75). Open Thursday to Monday; walk-ins when there is space. 21 and over.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Jessup Cellars
Adds about an hour. One of the first tasting rooms in Yountville, now also a fine-art gallery. Walk-ins are welcome for the bar tasting ($30), first come, first served; the last bar tasting is at 4:30 p.m. Dogs welcome.
About $235 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. This day works Thursday to Monday, when Clos du Val is open. Baldacci does not admit guests under 21, so families get a different second stop.
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 Chimney Rock?
Booking ahead is best; walk-ins are taken when there is space. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Chimney Rock?
$75 per person for Taste of Terroir, $125 for the Single Vineyard Tasting and $195 for the Vineyard Odyssey, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Chimney Rock?
Yes. Guests under 21 are welcome on the reservation; the Vineyard Odyssey tour is 21 and over.
Are dogs allowed at Chimney Rock?
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome.
Who owns Chimney Rock?
The Terlato family, who took full ownership in 2004.
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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