St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Depiction with a Private Chauffeur
A wine and art project: St. Helena Cabernet whose labels are cut, piece by piece, from one commissioned painting per vintage. Depiction 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
Depiction is owned and run by Sebastian and Estelle Lane, who describe it as a wine/art project. For each vintage they commission an original painting, then hand cut the canvas into as many pieces as there are bottles. Each piece becomes a front label, numbered on the back so its place in the painting can be found, and the presentation box shows a print of the whole work before it was cut.
The wine is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the St. Helena appellation, from vines planted in 2010 and farmed entirely by hand. The Lanes make it themselves at a small family-owned winery in St. Helena. The current 2019 was picked on October 1 and aged in 50% new French oak. Depiction is released in standard bottles first, then a year later in boxes of three 1.5-liter magnums.
There is no tasting room, and Depiction does not offer tastings or visits. The wine is sold through the order form on its website and at a few Napa Valley retailers, including Acme Fine Wines, Gary's and the Oakville Wine Merchant, and it appears on wine lists such as The French Laundry and Press. The day below stays close to St. Helena, with three estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
Depiction does not offer tastings. On the day below, fees run $75 at Corison, $95 at Crocker & Starr and $95 at Spring Mountain Vineyard, paid to each winery.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
Depiction has no tasting room and does not offer tastings or visits; the wine is sold through its website and select retailers.
Known For
St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon with labels cut from one original painting per vintage, sold in standard bottles and boxes of three magnums
Founded
Founding year not published; the vineyard was planted in 2010
Good to Know
Order through the form at depictionwines.com or ask at Acme Fine Wines, Gary's or the Oakville Wine Merchant. Questions go to estelle@depictionwines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a St. Helena hotel such as Wydown Hotel or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Wydown Hotel or Harvest Inn
Since Depiction does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in St. Helena, about 5 to 10 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Corison Winery
About 10 minutes away. Cathy Corison's graceful, age-worthy Cabernet, tasted in the winery barn on her Kronos Vineyard just south of St. Helena. The Discovery Tasting is $75, about an hour, with a walk in the vineyard. By appointment only.
11:35 · Crocker & Starr
About 10 minutes away. Charlie Crocker and Pam Starr's estate around an 1870s stone winery, where the private visit starts with sparkling wine in the vineyard. The Estate Vineyard Experience is $95, about 75 minutes. By reservation only.
1:05 · Lunch at The Charter Oak
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at The Charter Oak on Main Street in St. Helena, with cooking built around the hearth. We confirm lunch hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · Spring Mountain Vineyard
About 15 minutes away. A historic 845-acre mountain estate above St. Helena, home of the Miravalle mansion. The Vista or Judgment of Paris experience is $95, about 90 minutes. By reservation; the last tastings start at 3:45 p.m.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m.
About $265 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
All three wineries are by appointment, so we set the times when we book. For a shorter day, skip the mountain stop and finish after lunch.
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 I visit Depiction?
No. Depiction has no tasting room and does not offer tastings or visits, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Depiction wine?
Through the order form at depictionwines.com, or at Napa Valley retailers including Acme Fine Wines, Gary's and the Oakville Wine Merchant. It is also poured at restaurants such as The French Laundry and Press.
Who makes Depiction?
Depiction is owned and managed by Sebastian and Estelle Lane, who make it at a small family-owned winery in St. Helena.
Why are the labels different on every bottle?
Each vintage, an original commissioned painting is cut by hand into as many pieces as there are bottles, and each piece becomes a numbered front label.
Where do the grapes come from?
Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard in the St. Helena appellation planted in 2010 and farmed by hand.
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 833-915-2436.
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