Mount Veeder · Napa Valley
Visit Fontanella with a Private Chauffeur
A family winery on the slopes of Mount Veeder, run by winemaker Jeff Fontanella and his wife Karen, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Jeff and Karen Fontanella married in 2003, and in November 2005 they bought a 26-acre property on Partrick Road on Mount Veeder. Jeff studied viticulture and enology at UC Davis and worked his first harvest at Opus One in 1998, then at ZD and Saddleback, before the couple opened their own winery in 2008. Jeff makes the wines and Karen runs the business.
The estate sits in the Mount Veeder AVA, about 10 minutes from downtown Napa up a winding, oak-lined road. In 2016 the family bought the neighboring 55 acres, with a hillside cave, and planted more estate Cabernet Sauvignon in 2017 and 2023. The family came through a 6.0 earthquake and the Partrick fire, and 2026 marks the winery's 20th harvest.
Visits are small and personal. Guests sit on the patio above the estate vineyards, taste four current releases with a cheese plate, and walk into the barrel room for a sample of an upcoming wine. The Reserve Tour and Tasting focuses on the Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Per Sempre, a multi-vintage, solera-style Cabernet.
Tasting Fees
$45 for Golden Mornings, the Fontanella Journey Tasting at a weekday rate (Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a limited time), 75 minutes. $65 for the Fontanella Journey Tasting of four current releases, a barrel sample and a cheese plate, 75 minutes. $95 for the Reserve Tour and Tasting, 75 minutes. Prices are per guest, plus tax.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1721 Partrick Road, Napa
AVA
Mount Veeder
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tastings are by appointment, with reservations between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Known For
Mountain-grown Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Per Sempre, a multi-vintage, solera-style Cabernet
Founded
2008 (property bought in 2005)
Good to Know
Guests must be 21 or older; infants and children cannot be accommodated. No outside food and no split reservations. Groups of 9 or more should call ahead. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice or the tasting is charged in full.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Archer Hotel Napa
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Carneros Resort and Spa, set among the Carneros vineyards, and Archer Hotel Napa, on First Street in downtown Napa, are each about 15 minutes from Fontanella. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Fontanella Family Winery
The Fontanella Journey Tasting on the patio, with a visit to the barrel room, about 75 minutes ($65; $45 on Monday to Thursday mornings while Golden Mornings lasts). The Reserve Tour and Tasting ($95) takes about the same time.
11:45 · Hendry Ranch Wines
About 12 minutes away. A ranch at the foot of Mount Veeder that the Hendry family has farmed since 1939, growing a dozen grape varieties. The Red Wine Flight is $50 for about an hour, waived with an equivalent purchase. By appointment; 21 and over.
1:00 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door in downtown Napa, a casual restaurant with globally inspired dishes and a patio. Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. and on weekends from 12:30 p.m., after brunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Tulocay Winery
About 10 minutes away. A small Coombsville winery where Bill, the self-styled Chief Entertainment Officer, leads a comic and historical tasting of four to five current releases. Tastings are $35; we allow about an hour. By appointment only.
3:25 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Etude Wines
Adds about an hour. A Carneros winery devoted to Pinot Noir for 40 years. Walk-ins are welcome (appointments recommended); the seated Terroir Experience is $55 for about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so arrive by 3 p.m.
About $130 to $150 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 Fontanella?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment, daily between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For same-day availability the winery asks you to call. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Fontanella?
$65 per guest for the Fontanella Journey Tasting and $95 for the Reserve Tour and Tasting, plus tax. A $45 Golden Mornings rate applies Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a limited time, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Fontanella?
No. The winery cannot accommodate anyone under 21, including infants and children.
What is Fontanella known for?
Mountain-grown wines from its Mount Veeder estate, led by the Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Per Sempre, a multi-vintage, solera-style Cabernet Sauvignon.
Who owns Fontanella Family Winery?
Jeff and Karen Fontanella. Jeff is the winemaker, and Karen runs the business.
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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