Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Fine Disregard with a Private Chauffeur
Minimal-intervention, old-vine California wines from a Turley assistant winemaker and a leading viticulturist, including a Stags Leap District Syrah. Fine Disregard 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
Fine Disregard Wine Co. was established in 2015 by winemaker Mike Schieffer and viticulturist Kara Maraden. Their aim, in their words, is wines that reflect California and its rich viticultural history, from compelling vineyards, often old vines in interesting soils and preferably farmed organically. Mike is assistant winemaker at Turley Wine Cellars in St. Helena, and Kara is director of viticulture for Foley Family Farms.
The approach is minimal intervention at every step, with organic farming and spontaneous fermentation. Recent releases span the state: Chenin Blanc from Chalone Vineyard, Carignane from Lodi and Contra Costa County, Mataro from Oakley Road, Semillon from Bedrock Vineyard and Grenache from Sonoma County. In Napa Valley the label has bottled a Lost Row Syrah from the Stags Leap District and, earlier, a Napa Valley Semillon.
New wines go to a members list, most recently in April 2026, at about $30 to $42 a bottle. Fine Disregard publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below stays around Napa and Yountville, at three family wineries that do host.
Tasting Fees
Fine Disregard 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
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Fine Disregard does not receive visitors; its wines are released to its members list.
Known For
Old-vine Carignane, Mataro, Semillon and Chenin Blanc, and a Stags Leap District Syrah
Founded
2015
Good to Know
New releases go to the members list; sign up and get in touch through finedisregardwine.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:45 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa
Since Fine Disregard does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. J. Moss seats its first tasting at 11 a.m., so pickup is at 10:45. Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel, and Archer Hotel Napa, with its rooftop bar, are both in downtown Napa, about 10 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about five and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · J. Moss
About 10 minutes away. James and Janet Moss's small family Cabernet winery in south Napa's Crusher District, with salon-style tastings in a fountain courtyard and a look at the cellar. The seated tasting of five wines is $50, 60 to 75 minutes. Friday to Sunday by appointment, with seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
12:30 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café in Carneros, which serves its daytime menu every day until 4 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:50 · St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
About 15 minutes away. An urban winery and nano-brewery in the city of Napa, with seated tastings in a greenhouse inside its culinary garden. The seated Wine Tasting of four small-lot wines is $60 to $125; we allow about an hour. Open Thursday to Monday, noon to 6 p.m.; reservations recommended.
3:10 · Hill Family Estate
About 15 minutes away. A family-farmed winery pouring its own grapes in downtown Yountville. The seated Classic Wine Tasting is $40, waived with a $100 wine purchase; we allow about an hour. Walk-ins and appointments welcome, Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m., about five and three-quarter hours after pickup.
About $150 to $215 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
J. Moss hosts Friday to Sunday, so plan this day for one of those days. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Fine Disregard?
No. Fine Disregard has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Fine Disregard wine?
By joining the members list at finedisregardwine.com, which receives each new release.
Who owns Fine Disregard?
Winemaker Mike Schieffer, assistant winemaker at Turley Wine Cellars, and viticulturist Kara Maraden, director of viticulture for Foley Family Farms.
Does Fine Disregard make Napa Valley wine?
Yes. It has released a Lost Row Syrah from the Stags Leap District and, earlier, a Napa Valley Semillon; most of its wines come from old vineyards elsewhere in California.
What is Fine Disregard known for?
Minimal-intervention wines from old-vine California vineyards, such as Carignane, Mataro, Semillon and Chenin Blanc.
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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