St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Fe with a Private Chauffeur
An Aaron Pott Cabernet from iron-rich soil beside a forest preserve on the lower slope of Spring Mountain. Fe 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
Fe, pronounced "fee," is the chemical symbol for iron, which runs through the estate's red volcanic Aiken soil. Proprietors Jon and Joanne Goldstein, a native Californian and a Chicagoan whose courtship included many trips to Napa Valley, built the vineyard as a place for friends and family to gather. Seven years of careful vineyard work went into the first vintage.
Six densely planted blocks sit on an elevated bench in the narrowest stretch of the valley, on the lower slope of the Mayacamas, with nearly two thousand acres of parkland and redwoods on two sides; the address falls in the St. Helena AVA. Aaron Pott, once winemaker at Château Troplong Mondot, makes two wines: Fe Cabernet Sauvignon and 26, a blend named for iron's atomic number. Critics have given the 2019 and 2021 Fe Cabernet scores up to 100 points.
The wines are sold through Fe's mailing list and website, and the winery answers collector, trade and media questions by email. Fe has no tasting room and publishes no way to visit, so the estate does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three estates nearby that do, two of them on Spring Mountain.
Tasting Fees
Fe 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
St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
Fe does not offer tours or tastings and publishes no way to visit; the wines are sold through its mailing list and website.
Known For
Fe Cabernet Sauvignon and the 26 proprietary red by Aaron Pott, from an iron-rich estate on the lower slope of Spring Mountain
Founded
Owned by Jon and Joanne Goldstein
Good to Know
Join the mailing list on fewines.com. Collectors, trade and media can write to info@fewines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn
Since Fe does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in St. Helena, about 10 to 15 minutes from Fantesca. The day runs about six and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Fantesca
About 12 minutes away. A private Spring Mountain estate on land from Caroline Bale's 1860 dowry, where a host walks you through the vineyard, cellar and mountainside cave before a seated tasting with valley views. The Private Tour & Tasting is $200, 90 minutes. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no children on the property.
12:05 · Vineyard 7 & 8
About 20 minutes away, higher up Spring Mountain. A small family estate at about 2,000 feet on Spring Mountain, where a tour of the property comes before a seated tasting of current and library estate wines. The Estate Tasting is $175 (refunded with each three-bottle Cabernet purchase); we allow about 90 minutes. By appointment, Monday to Saturday.
2:00 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 30 minutes away, down the mountain. 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.
3:15 · Crocker & Starr
About 10 minutes away. Charlie Crocker and Pam Starr's estate around the 1870s Dowdell stone winery at the south edge of St. Helena. The visit starts with a glass of sparkling wine and a walk into the vineyard, then a seated tasting under the Garden Arbor. The Estate Vineyard Experience is $95, about 75 minutes, for groups of up to 6. By reservation.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back in St. Helena by about 4:45 p.m.
About $470 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Vineyard 7 & 8 hosts Monday to Saturday, and Fantesca does not allow children. With two mountain stops the day runs about six and three-quarter 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
Can you visit Fe?
No. Fe has no tasting room and publishes no way to visit, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Fe wine?
Through the mailing list and online store at fewines.com.
Who owns Fe?
Jon and Joanne Goldstein. Aaron Pott is the winemaker.
Where is Fe?
On the lower slope of the Mayacamas west of Highway 29, in a part of Spring Mountain bordered by parkland; the address is in the St. Helena AVA. The winery lists a St. Helena post office box.
What is Fe known for?
Fe Cabernet Sauvignon and 26, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, both from iron-rich volcanic soil and made by Aaron Pott.
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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