Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Eisele Vineyard with a Private Chauffeur
The historic Cabernet vineyard below the Palisades east of Calistoga, farmed biodynamically and owned by the family behind Château Latour. Visits are private and extended to its collectors; here is how it works, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
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About the Winery
Eisele Vineyard sits on an alluvial fan east of Calistoga, sheltered by the Palisades. It was first planted in the 1880s, and Milton and Barbara Eisele bought the 162-acre property in 1969. Their 1971 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, made with Paul Draper, was one of California's first vineyard-designated wines. Bart and Daphne Araujo bought it in 1990, built its first winery and made the estate famous as Araujo.
The Araujos turned to organic farming in 1998 and were among the first Napa Valley vintners to farm biodynamically, from 2000. In 2013 François-Henri Pinault, whose family owns Château Latour, became the estate's steward, and the wines are now sold as Eisele Vineyard. The 38-acre vineyard of cobbly volcanic soils is cooled by westerly breezes through the Chalk Hill Gap, and Cabernet Sauvignon leads the lineup.
This is not a place you can drop in on. The estate says it is closed to the public, and private experiences are extended to its loyal collectors. Members sign in to request a visit, and everyone else joins the waiting list. If you are on the list, we drive you to the gate and plan the rest of the day around the time the estate sets.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation. Eisele Vineyard does not publish visit details; private experiences are arranged for members.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
2155 Pickett Road, Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Closed to the public. Members of the Eisele Vineyard mailing list can sign in to request a private visit; others can join the waiting list to express interest. Days, times and length of visit are set by the estate.
Known For
Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from a biodynamically farmed estate in the Calistoga AVA
Founded
Vineyard planted in the 1880s; first Eisele Vineyard Cabernet in 1971
Good to Know
Visits are for members on the estate's list and are not guaranteed. Ages, group size and fees are not published; the estate confirms them with the invitation. The wine is sold to members, with a waiting list for new buyers.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Four Seasons Napa Valley or Indian Springs. The estate sets visit times, so the start may move once your appointment is confirmed.
10:00 · Pickup at Four Seasons Napa Valley or Indian Springs
Both are minutes from Pickett Road: Four Seasons Napa Valley on the Silverado Trail is about 5 minutes away, and Indian Springs, the historic hot springs resort in downtown Calistoga, about 8. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Eisele Vineyard Estate
A private visit for members, at the time the estate sets. Eisele Vineyard does not publish the length or format of a visit, so we allow about an hour and a quarter.
11:40 · Canard Vineyard
About 10 minutes away. A small Calistoga estate making hand-crafted wines since 1984, with nine single-vineyard wines each year from dry-farmed grapes. The Estate Tasting is a private, seated tasting of five estate wines with cheese and charcuterie ($75); the Reserve Tasting is $150. By appointment only.
12:55 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 8 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.
2:00 · Davis Estates
About 8 minutes away. A Howard Backen designed winery on the Silverado Trail with 11,000 square feet of caves and wide views over the north valley. The Napa Cave Tour and Wine Tasting walks the vineyard, winery and caves, then sits you at a private table with small bites ($125, about 90 minutes, at 2 p.m.). By reservation, up to 6 guests.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Chateau Montelena
Adds about an hour. The stone chateau north of Calistoga whose 1973 Chardonnay won the 1976 Paris Tasting. A Taste of Montelena is offered daily to walk-ins ($65, about 45 minutes, 21 and over); the tasting room closes at 4 p.m.
About $200 per person in tasting fees for Canard and Davis Estates, plus any fee for the Eisele visit, which the estate confirms. Fees are paid directly to each winery.
Eisele Vineyard hosts members only, by request. If you are not on its list, we keep the rest of the day and add another estate in its place.
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 Eisele Vineyard?
Yes. The estate is closed to the public, and private visits are requested by members through their account; others can join the waiting list. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Eisele Vineyard?
Eisele Vineyard does not publish a fee for its private visits; it is to be verified upon reservation, as of September 2026.
Is Eisele Vineyard the same as Araujo?
Yes, it is the same estate. Bart and Daphne Araujo owned it from 1990 to 2013, and the wines now carry the Eisele Vineyard name.
Who owns Eisele Vineyard?
François-Henri Pinault, whose family owns Château Latour, has been the estate's steward since 2013.
How can I buy Eisele Vineyard wine?
Through the estate's mailing list. New buyers join the waiting list on eiselevineyard.com.
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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