Spring Mountain District · Napa Valley
Visit Flying Lady with a Private Chauffeur
A rebuilt winery above 2,000 feet on Spring Mountain, with private tastings on a balcony that looks across Napa Valley, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Flying Lady is the Spring Mountain project of father and son David and Zachary Nassar, both pilots. Every bottle carries the Flying Lady, the figurehead that has guarded vessels heading into the unknown on land, sea and air. The estate on Langtry Road was destroyed in the 2020 Glass Fire. Ted Bryce joined them as a partner afterward, and the three rebuilt the home and winery together.
The single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon gets its start high on Spring Mountain alongside the estate, in the Spring Mountain District, and veteran winemaker Leigh Meyering, a UC Davis enologist who began her career on this mountain, makes the wine. The Nassars fly volunteer missions for Angel Flight West, and the winery gives $1 from every bottle sold to the charity.
The visit is all about the view. The estate sits at more than 2,000 feet, and tastings are private, either in the small tasting room or out on the balcony looking across Napa Valley. Flying Lady does not publish set hours or fees, so we request the visit on your behalf and plan about an hour and a quarter. Allow time for the drive up; the winding road is part of the day.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3747 Langtry Road, St. Helena
AVA
Spring Mountain District
Visiting
Private tastings by request, in the tasting room or on the balcony. Flying Lady does not publish hours or a booking page; we arrange the visit on your behalf.
Known For
Single-vineyard Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and valley views from more than 2,000 feet
Founded
2018 (rebuilt after the 2020 Glass Fire)
Good to Know
Tastings are private, so your group has the room or balcony to itself. Flight Club members get first access to releases and up to 20% off. The estate is near the top of Spring Mountain on winding roads, about 25 minutes from St. Helena.
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
Flying Lady is near the top of Spring Mountain, so we start at 10:00 and take the winding road up for a 10:30 tasting. Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt resort in downtown St. Helena, is about 25 minutes from the estate, and Harvest Inn, a garden hotel at the south end of town, about 30 minutes. The day below runs about six and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Flying Lady Winery
A private tasting in the tasting room or on the balcony above the valley, arranged by request. We plan about an hour and a quarter; the time and fee are confirmed by the winery.
12:00 · Barnett Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A small family estate near the top of Spring Mountain, with views from about 2,000 feet over Napa Valley; guests get a second look at the mountain from a different angle. The Tasting Experience is $125, a guided flight of five current releases in about 90 minutes. Open daily by prepaid appointment, with tastings at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
1:55 · Lunch at The Charter Oak
About 20 minutes down the mountain. Lunch at The Charter Oak in St. Helena, Christopher and Martina Kostow's family-style New American restaurant, open daily from 11:30 a.m. (11 a.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.
3:15 · Viader Vineyards & Winery
About 12 minutes away. A family estate on the steep lower slopes of Howell Mountain, across the valley from Spring Mountain, home of the Cabernet Franc blend the family calls Liquid Cashmere. The Estate Tasting Experience is $100: a guided walk of the hillside property, then three estate-grown red blends with a view over the valley. We allow about 75 minutes. By appointment, Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a $50 per person deposit.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:45 p.m., about six and three-quarter hours after pickup.
About $225 per person in tasting fees for Barnett and Viader, paid directly to each winery, plus Flying Lady's fee, confirmed with the appointment.
Viader hosts Thursday to Saturday, so this day works Thursday, Friday or Saturday; on other days we swap in another hillside estate. Flying Lady sets its own appointment time, and we adjust the day around it. The day runs about six and three-quarter hours, back by about 4:45 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
Do I need a reservation at Flying Lady?
Yes. Flying Lady hosts private tastings only, and it does not publish a booking page or set hours. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Flying Lady?
Flying Lady does not publish a tasting fee. Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation, as of September 2026.
Who owns Flying Lady Winery?
Founders David and Zachary Nassar, father and son, with partner Ted Bryce, who joined them after the 2020 Glass Fire.
What happened to Flying Lady in the Glass Fire?
The 2020 Glass Fire destroyed the Flying Lady winery and estate on Spring Mountain. The three partners rebuilt the home and winery, and private tastings are again held there by request.
Why is it called Flying Lady?
The Flying Lady is the figurehead that graced vessels exploring the unknown on land, sea and air, which the winery calls the protector of the adventurer's soul. Both founders are pilots who fly volunteer missions for Angel Flight West.
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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