Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Firetree with a Private Chauffeur
A historic Carneros Chardonnay vineyard, once the source for Silverado Vineyards, now the Jimenez family's estate with wines by Julien Fayard. Firetree 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
Giuseppe Sciligo bought this land in 1884 and had 28 acres of vineyard by 1886, before phylloxera destroyed it. In 1979 Michael and Helen O'Hara bought part of the property and by 1988 had planted seven acres of Chardonnay, naming it Firetree after the twisting oak on the hilltop that was struck by lightning and briefly caught fire. They sold that same year to Silverado Vineyards.
For more than three decades the vineyard was a key source for Silverado's Napa Valley Chardonnay. The Jimenez family bought it in 2021, hired winemaker Julien Fayard and kept Walsh Vineyard Management, and earned Napa Green and Fish Friendly Farming certification. In the hills of Los Carneros above San Pablo Bay, they make FIDEM Estate Reserve and Bunny Hills Estate Chardonnay, with new plantings of Pinot Noir and Syrah.
The wines are sold through the winery's online shop and mailing list. Firetree publishes no tasting program and does not receive visitors at the vineyard, where some 200 goats and sheep graze among the vines. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do host.
Tasting Fees
Firetree Family Vineyards 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
2260 Buhman Avenue, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Firetree publishes no tasting program, and the vineyard is not open to visitors.
Known For
FIDEM Estate Reserve and Bunny Hills Estate Chardonnay from Los Carneros
Founded
Vineyard first planted in 1886; Chardonnay planted by 1988; Jimenez family since 2021
Good to Know
Join the mailing list or buy online at firetreevineyards.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
9:45 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Since Firetree does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Carneros Resort and Spa and Stanly Ranch, both among the Carneros vineyards, are each about 15 minutes from the first stop in Oak Knoll. The day runs about six and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · O'Brien Estate
About 15 minutes away. A family estate in the Oak Knoll District where every wine is grown, made and bottled on the property, and the tasting includes a cellar walk and a vineyard stroll. $85, about 90 minutes. Reservations required and prepaid; open daily May to October, Wednesday to Sunday November to April.
11:45 · Patland Estate Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A family winery that tours guests through the twists and turns of The Caves at Soda Canyon and ends with one of the valley's great views. The Patland Caves Experience is $75, about 90 minutes. By appointment, at least 24 hours ahead.
1:30 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door in downtown Napa, a sit-down restaurant on First Street. Lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 12:30 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:55 · Crosby Roamann
About 8 minutes away. A small family winery that began in a Brooklyn apartment and now pours single-vineyard wines in Napa's Crusher District. The Private Barrel Tasting is $100, 60 to 90 minutes. By prior reservation; bookings for the next month open on the 15th.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m., about six and three-quarter hours after pickup.
About $260 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
O'Brien Estate is open Wednesday to Sunday from November through April, and Crosby Roamann opens bookings for the next month on the 15th. Back by about 4:30 p.m.
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 Firetree Family Vineyards?
No. Firetree publishes no tasting program and the vineyard is not open to visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Firetree wine?
Through the online shop and mailing list at firetreevineyards.com.
Who owns Firetree?
The Jimenez family, who bought the vineyard from Silverado Vineyards in 2021. Julien Fayard is the winemaker.
Where is Firetree?
At 2260 Buhman Avenue in the Los Carneros AVA, near the northern edge of Carneros on the Napa side.
Why is it called Firetree?
For the twisting oak on the hilltop above the vineyard, which was struck by lightning and briefly caught fire during a storm.
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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