Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Elkhorn Peak with a Private Chauffeur
A family micro-winery in south Napa where the winemaker pours her own Pinot Noir from barrel to bottle, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Ken Nerlove bought a 28-acre parcel at 200 Polson Road in south Napa Valley in 1983 and planted Elkhorn Peak's estate vineyard, one of the early plantings in this cool corner of the valley. His daughter Elise Nerlove is now the general manager and winemaker, and father and daughter work the vineyard and cellar together.
This is a true micro-producer: fewer than 1,000 cases a year, mostly Pinot Noir with some Cabernet Sauvignon and sparkling wine, sold only through the website and wine club. The vineyard is farmed organically by hand, and the family helped pass Napa County's Micro-Winery Ordinance in 2022 through the nonprofit Save the Family Farms.
Tastings are held in the family's tasting room in the Crusher Wine District, a few minutes south of downtown Napa, rather than at the vineyard. The Barrel to Bottle tasting is hosted by Elise, with barrel samples and plenty of time for questions, which guests who like to talk winemaking appreciate. In summer and fall the family also hosts a few small vineyard experiences at the estate.
Tasting Fees
$40 for Barrel to Bottle, an interactive tasting with winemaker Elise Nerlove, with barrel samples (credited with a two-bottle purchase or club membership). $200 for the VIP Wine Blending seminar, a hands-on session that includes bottling and labeling your blend ($100 deposit, two weeks' notice). Estate vineyard experiences in summer and fall are priced by the winery.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
2545 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Suite C, Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Tastings by appointment, seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the last appointment is at 3:30 p.m. Book by phone or text (707-255-0504) or email.
Known For
Small-lot estate Pinot Noir from south Napa Valley, plus Cabernet Sauvignon and sparkling wine
Founded
1983 (estate vineyard planted)
Good to Know
Tastings are in the Crusher Wine District tasting room, not at the vineyard. Estate vineyard experiences run in summer and fall only, for a few guests, with pricing set by the winery. The VIP Wine Blending seminar needs two weeks' notice and a deposit. Ages and pet policy are not published, so we confirm them when booking.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as The Meritage Resort or Stanly Ranch.
10:00 · Pickup at The Meritage Resort or Stanly Ranch
Both hotels are close to the Crusher Wine District in south Napa. The Meritage Resort is about 4 minutes from the tasting room, and Stanly Ranch, an Auberge resort among the Carneros vines, is about 10 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Elkhorn Peak Cellars
Barrel to Bottle with winemaker Elise Nerlove ($40). The winery does not publish a duration, so we allow about an hour.
11:35 · Artesa Vineyards & Winery
About 15 minutes away. A Carneros winery set into a hilltop, with modern architecture that won a 2018 design award from the American Institute of Architects and wide views over the vineyards. The Artisanal Tasting is $80; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last seating at 4); reservations are encouraged.
1:00 · Lunch at Angèle
About 18 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French brasserie on the Napa River in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · Ashes & Diamonds
About 12 minutes away. A mid-century modern winery on Howard Lane by Highway 29, making lighter, terroir-driven Napa Valley wines in a design-forward tasting room. A&D Wines, four wines, is $70 for 60 to 75 minutes. By reservation; open daily from 11 a.m., last reservation at 5 p.m.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $190 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
Do I need a reservation at Elkhorn Peak?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment, seven days a week, with the last appointment at 3:30 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Elkhorn Peak?
$40 per person for Barrel to Bottle with the winemaker, credited with a two-bottle purchase, and $200 for the VIP Wine Blending seminar, as of September 2026.
Where is the Elkhorn Peak tasting room?
At 2545 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Suite C, in the Crusher Wine District just south of downtown Napa. The estate vineyard is on Polson Road.
Who owns Elkhorn Peak Cellars?
The Nerlove family. Ken Nerlove planted the vineyard in 1983, and his daughter Elise is the general manager and winemaker.
Can I visit the Elkhorn Peak vineyard?
In summer and fall the family hosts a few small vineyard experiences at the estate, with limited spots and pricing set by the winery.
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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