St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit DOGFARM with a Private Chauffeur
A six-acre St. Helena estate named for the English Labradors bred on the property, with Cabernet made by Maayan Koschitzky, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
DOGFARM belongs to Bridget and Gan Dunnington and their close friends Katie and Russell Yates. The Dunningtons moved to Napa Valley looking for an alternative to city life, bought this St. Helena property and planted vines in 2017. The name comes from the English Labrador Retrievers bred on the property and given away, never sold, to homes around the region, and a black Lab is on the label.
The estate covers six acres at about 800 feet, between the St. Helena and Howell Mountain appellations, in the St. Helena AVA. Two acres are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon clones 4 and 30, in three small blocks on white tufa and sedimentary rock. The winemaker is Maayan Koschitzky, director of winemaking at Atelier Melka and owner of La Pelle Wines.
The owners describe DOGFARM as a project built on the idea that wine should be fun and a way to connect, and they invite guests to taste the portfolio. Tastings are requested through a form on the website with your party size; there is no public tasting room, posted hours or fee. We send the request and plan the day around the time the owners offer.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation. DOGFARM does not publish a tasting fee.
Tasting fees as of September 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
By request through the tasting form on the winery's website (or inquiries@dogfarmestate.com); there is no public tasting room. We arrange it on your behalf. Days, times, fee and length are confirmed by the winery.
Known For
Small-lot estate Cabernet Sauvignon by Maayan Koschitzky, under a black Labrador label
Founded
2017 (vines planted)
Good to Know
A visit depends on the owners' availability, so ask well ahead. Ages, group size and pet rules are not published; we confirm them when the request is accepted. Wine is sold through the winery's members' site.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley. DOGFARM sets visit times on request, so the start time may move once the owners confirm.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley
Both are in St. Helena, a few minutes from the estate: Meadowood, the resort in its own wooded valley off the Silverado Trail, and Alila Napa Valley on the hillside at the north end of town. The day below runs about seven hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · DOGFARM Estate
A visit arranged by request with the owners. No length or fee is published, so we allow about an hour and confirm the details when the visit is accepted.
11:55 · 13th Vineyard
About 20 minutes away, up Howell Mountain. The PlumpJack Collection's estate in Angwin, where the 13th Vineyard Tasting Experience begins with a tour of the 1886 stone winery. $75, by prepaid reservation; we allow about 75 minutes. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:40 · Lunch at Market
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Market, an American restaurant in a historic brick and stone building on Main Street in St. Helena, open for lunch 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.
3:05 · Pride Mountain Vineyards
About 25 minutes away, up Spring Mountain. A family estate at the crest of Spring Mountain that straddles the Napa and Sonoma county line, with a walk through the caves on every visit. The Reserve Experience adds a seated tasting of limited wines; $75, about 90 minutes. By appointment, Wednesday to Monday, with visits starting between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
4:35 · Back to your hotel
Back in St. Helena by about 5:00 p.m.
About $150 per person in tasting fees for 13th Vineyard and Pride Mountain, plus DOGFARM's fee, which is confirmed with the visit; each paid directly to the winery.
13th Vineyard is open Wednesday to Sunday, Pride Mountain is closed Tuesdays and Market serves lunch Monday to Saturday, so this day works Wednesday to Saturday. DOGFARM sets its time on request, and the day runs about seven hours.
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 DOGFARM?
Yes. There is no public tasting room, and visits are requested through the winery's tasting form. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at DOGFARM?
DOGFARM does not publish a tasting fee; it is to be verified upon reservation, as of September 2026.
Who owns DOGFARM Estate?
Bridget and Gan Dunnington, with their friends Katie and Russell Yates.
Why is it called DOGFARM?
For the English Labrador Retrievers bred on the property and given to homes around the region. A black Lab appears on the label.
Who makes the DOGFARM wine?
Maayan Koschitzky, director of winemaking at Atelier Melka and owner of La Pelle Wines.
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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