Diamond Mountain District · Napa Valley
Visit Dyer with a Private Chauffeur
Diamond Mountain Cabernet from Bill and Dawnine Dyer, longtime winemakers at Sterling and Domaine Chandon. Dyer Vineyard 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
Bill and Dawnine Dyer moved to Calistoga in 1974 to make wine. Bill rose from cellar worker to winemaker at Sterling Vineyards, where a Diamond Mountain Cabernet became one of his favorite single-vineyard wines, and Dawnine spent 25 years as winemaker at Domaine Chandon. In 1993 they planted their own vineyard on 12 acres on Diamond Mountain, and in 1996 they started Dyer Straits Wine Co.
The vineyard is dry-farmed with sustainable practices and planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the volcanic soils of the Diamond Mountain District. The label comes from a mural the couple saw at Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet in 1998, showing the Diamond Mountains of a Buddhist scripture. Bill died at home on April 18, 2026, and Dawnine carries on his legacy at Dyer Vineyard.
Dyer wines are sold through the shop on the winery's website, and questions go to the winery by phone or email. The website offers no tastings or visits; this is a small family vineyard and home. Diamond Creek, one of the mountain's founding estates, is a neighbor on Diamond Mountain Road, and the day below starts there before two more estates nearby that welcome guests.
Tasting Fees
Dyer Vineyard 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
1501 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga
AVA
Diamond Mountain District
Visiting
Dyer Vineyard does not offer tours or tastings; its website offers wine sales and a contact form only.
Known For
Dry-farmed Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Founded
1993 (vineyard planted); Dyer Straits Wine Co. 1996
Good to Know
Wine is sold through the shop at dyerwine.com. Questions go to info@dyerwine.com or (707) 942-5502.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Indian Springs or Four Seasons Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Indian Springs or Four Seasons Napa Valley
Since Dyer Vineyard does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Indian Springs, the historic hot springs resort on Lincoln Avenue, is about 8 minutes from Diamond Creek, and Four Seasons Napa Valley, on the Silverado Trail in Calistoga, about 12 minutes. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Diamond Creek Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Dyer's neighbor on Diamond Mountain Road, which has made single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon since 1968. The Signature Tasting ($250) is a private seated tasting of the single-vineyard Cabernets followed by a guided UTV tour of the estate, about 90 minutes. By private appointment, requested ahead; mailing list members get priority.
12:00 · Teachworth Winery
About 10 minutes away. A small family estate making mountain Cabernet on Diamond Mountain, its hand-tended vineyard surrounded by about 75 acres of forest. The Essence of Teachworth is a private tasting for your group alone, 60 to 90 minutes ($100, waived with three estate wines). By appointment, booked online ahead.
1:25 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Sam's Social Club at Indian Springs in Calistoga, a sit-down restaurant named for town founder Samuel Brannan, serving lunch Monday through Friday and brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Tom Eddy Winery
About 12 minutes north. A small family winery and cave on a hillside ranch above Calistoga, known for aged mountain Cabernet; the owner leads the tour of the property, winery and cave. The Current Release Tasting is $100 with cheese and charcuterie, 1.5 to 2 hours. By appointment, Monday to Saturday at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back between about 4:15 and 4:45 p.m., depending on how long the cave tour runs.
About $450 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Sam's Social Club serves lunch Monday to Friday (brunch on weekends) and Tom Eddy is closed Sundays, so this day fits a weekday. Back between about 4:15 and 4:45 p.m.
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 Dyer Vineyard?
No. Dyer Vineyard does not offer tours or tastings; its website lists only wine sales and contact details, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host, starting with its neighbor Diamond Creek.
How can I buy Dyer wine?
Through the shop on dyerwine.com, or by contacting the winery at info@dyerwine.com or (707) 942-5502.
Who runs Dyer Vineyard?
Dawnine Dyer, who founded it with her husband Bill Dyer. Bill died in April 2026, and Dawnine continues his legacy at the vineyard.
Where is Dyer Vineyard?
At 1501 Diamond Mountain Road in Calistoga, in the Diamond Mountain District AVA on the western side of Napa Valley.
What is Dyer Vineyard known for?
Dry-farmed Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from a small vineyard planted in 1993 by two longtime Napa Valley winemakers.
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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