Oakville · Napa Valley
Visit Ehrlich with a Private Chauffeur
A family vineyard at the center of Napa Valley that grew grapes for others for 25 years before releasing its own wines with Paul Hobbs. Ehrlich 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
Cliff and Patricia Ehrlich first saw Napa Valley on a California road trip in 1967 and kept coming back for 30 years. In 1998 they bought a 10.5-acre property in Oakville, and the next generation, Susan, Scott, Brian and Christina, now runs it day to day. Cliff told the story in his book, Living A Vineyard Dream.
Seven acres are planted on gravelly Pleasanton loam near the Napa River: Sauvignon Blanc from 1996 and Cabernet Sauvignon from 2005 and 2017, beside a grove of 100-year-old Hartley walnut trees. For more than 25 years the family sold its grapes to other wineries, then began its own label with the 2021 vintage, with Paul Hobbs as consulting winemaker.
The wines are offered through an allocation list; only about 260 cases of the 2024 Cabernet are planned for release in October 2026, alongside a Sauvignon Blanc from vines planted in 1996. B Cellars also makes an Ehrlich Vineyard wine. The family publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so the vineyard does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Ehrlich 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
Oakville
AVA
Oakville
Visiting
Ehrlich Vineyard does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting program, and its wines are offered through an allocation list.
Known For
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, made with consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs
Founded
1998 (own label from the 2021 vintage)
Good to Know
Join the allocation list on ehrlichvineyard.com. The 2024 Cabernet, about 260 cases, is set for release in October 2026.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Harvest Inn
Since Ehrlich does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Rancho Caymus Inn, at the Rutherford crossroads, and Harvest Inn, a garden resort at the south end of St. Helena, are both about 10 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · 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 out in the vineyard. The Estate Vineyard Experience is $95, about 75 minutes, for up to 6 guests. By reservation; times are set when booking.
12:00 · Strala Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A husband-and-wife label from a leading vineyard manager and a barrel expert, poured with food and art at the Brasswood Estate north of St. Helena. The Classic Tasting is $75 (a cheese plate is $25 more); we allow about an hour. By advance reservation at 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill at the Rutherford crossroads, a sit-down grill open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Elyse Winery
About 15 minutes away. A small-production pioneer of vineyard-designate Zinfandel and Cabernet, poured in an intimate room on Hoffman Lane just south of Yountville. Prepaid tastings are $75 to $200 depending on the wines; we plan about an hour. By appointment daily, with tasting times from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 21 and over.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:05 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $245 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. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
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 Ehrlich Vineyard?
No. Ehrlich publishes no tasting room or visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Ehrlich wine?
Join the allocation list on ehrlichvineyard.com. The 2024 Cabernet, about 260 cases, is set for release in October 2026.
Who owns Ehrlich Vineyard?
The Ehrlich family. Cliff and Patricia Ehrlich bought the vineyard in 1998, and their children now run it.
Where is Ehrlich Vineyard?
In the Oakville AVA, on the valley floor near the Napa River, at what the family calls the geographic center of Napa Valley.
What is Ehrlich known for?
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc made with consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs since the 2021 vintage, after 25 years of growing grapes for other wineries.
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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