Stags Leap District · Napa Valley
Visit Covalence with a Private Chauffeur
Two friends' tiny-production Stags Leap District Cabernet, made by Aaron Pott from two hillside acres above Quixote. Covalence 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
Covalence is a partnership between two friends from the Carolinas, Adam Ressner and Jonathan Rhyne, named for the covalent bond, which the winery calls the strongest bond in the universe. The idea is connection: family, friends and community, and the long human tradition of sharing wine. Their first vintage was 2022.
The Cabernet comes from a two-acre hillside vineyard in the Stags Leap District, up behind Quixote, that belonged to the late Carl Doumani, founder of Stags' Leap Winery and Quixote. Aaron Pott makes the wine. Only 205 cases of the 2022 were bottled, and it drew 97 points from James Suckling and 95 from The Wine Advocate, which rated the 2023 at 97 to 99 points from barrel.
Covalence sells through its website, in three-packs and magnums, and through its mailing list; the 2023 wines debut in spring 2026. There is no tasting room or published visit program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below stays close to the Stags Leap District and Yountville, at estates that pour Cabernet of a similar caliber.
Tasting Fees
Covalence Wine 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
Stags Leap District
Visiting
Covalence does not receive visitors; its wines are sold on its website and through its mailing list.
Known For
Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon made by Aaron Pott
Founded
2022 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Join the mailing list on covalencewine.com to hear about releases; production is tiny. Contact connect@covalencewine.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or Hotel Villagio.
10:00 · Pickup at Bardessono or Hotel Villagio
Since Covalence does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in Yountville, about 5 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Addax Wines
About 8 minutes away. Russell Bevan's Oakville Cabernet and coastal Pinot Noir, poured by appointment at HQ Winery on Hoffman Lane just south of Yountville. Tastings are $75 to $200 depending on the experience; we plan about 75 minutes.
11:45 · To Kalon Vineyard Company
About 10 minutes away. Private, guided tastings of Cabernet from the famous To Kalon Vineyard, poured at the Oakville estate where the vineyard grows. $180 per person plus an 18% hospitality fee, for 1 to 8 guests; we plan about 90 minutes. By reservation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:30 · Lunch at Bottega
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Bottega, an Italian restaurant on Washington Street in Yountville, serving from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:50 · Kelleher Family Vineyard
About 10 minutes away. A family's ten-acre Oakville Cabernet vineyard beside its own restaurant, Brix, where library Cabernets are poured in the gardens and vines. The Kelleher Cabernet Vertical is $95, 60 to 90 minutes. By appointment; closed Monday and Tuesday.
4:05 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., about six and a quarter hours after pickup.
About $350 to $475 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries (plus To Kalon's 18% hospitality fee), paid directly to each winery.
Kelleher is closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan this day for Wednesday to Sunday. The day runs slightly past six hours; extra time is billed by the hour. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Covalence?
No. Covalence has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do host.
How can I buy Covalence wine?
On covalencewine.com, in three-packs and magnums, or by joining the mailing list for new releases.
Who owns Covalence?
Friends Adam Ressner and Jonathan Rhyne, both from the Carolinas.
Where do Covalence's grapes come from?
A two-acre hillside vineyard in the Stags Leap District, up behind Quixote, that belonged to the late Carl Doumani.
Who makes Covalence?
Winemaker Aaron Pott, starting with the 2022 vintage.
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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