Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Frog's Leap with a Private Chauffeur
A relaxed, organic, dry-farmed winery around a red barn in Rutherford, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Frog's Leap was founded in 1982 by John Williams, Julie Johnson and Larry Turley, and took its name from Turley's property, known as the Frog Farm, where the partners planted their first Sauvignon Blanc. In 1994 the Williams family moved the winery to Rutherford, to a historic red barn renovated in time for that year's harvest.
It has long been a leader in farming: the vineyards were certified organic in 2002 and are dry farmed, without irrigation, and in 2005 the winery built what it calls the first LEED-certified winery building in California. The Williams family still runs it, with Rory Williams now leading viticulture and winemaking.
The feel is easygoing and generous, with tastings in the gardens behind the red barn and wines led by Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel and Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon. It is one of the most welcoming visits in the valley.
Tasting Fees
$50 for the garden tasting. $75 for the vineyard house tour and tasting. $100 for the 90-minute Rooted in Rutherford experience. One tasting fee is refunded for every six bottles purchased.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Wednesdays. All visits are by appointment; same-day reservations are often available.
Known For
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel and Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, organically farmed
Founded
1982
Good to Know
Parties over 8 need group arrangements. Most experiences are 21 and over, with a family-friendly garden tasting on weekends. Leashed dogs are allowed on select outdoor experiences.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Rutherford hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Rancho Caymus Inn in the heart of Rutherford and Auberge du Soleil, on the hillside above the valley, are both a few minutes from Frog's Leap. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Frog's Leap
The garden tasting ($50) or the vineyard house tour and tasting ($75), both from 10:30. Allow about an hour and a quarter. Closed Wednesdays.
11:50 · Honig Vineyard & Winery
About 5 minutes away. A family winery known for sustainable farming, with a solar-powered winery and a vineyard program that uses sheep, birds and bees. The terrace tasting is about $40; a 30-minute flight is $30. By appointment.
12:50 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 5 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill on Highway 29, open daily; we reserve ahead for groups. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Beaulieu Vineyard
Next door. Founded by Georges de Latour in 1900 and home to legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff, Beaulieu is one of Rutherford's historic names. The 1885 tasting is about an hour ($50); longer tastings are $80 to $95. By reservation.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Markham Vineyards
Adds about an hour. Taste in one of the valley's landmark stone cellars, built in the 1870s. Walk-ins are welcome; open until 5:30 p.m., with tastings from about $55.
About $140 to $310 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 Frog's Leap?
Yes. All visits are by appointment, though same-day reservations are often available. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the appointment for you.
How much is a tasting at Frog's Leap?
$50 per person for the garden tasting, $75 for the vineyard house tour and tasting and $100 for Rooted in Rutherford, as of September 2026. One tasting fee is refunded for every six bottles purchased.
What days is Frog's Leap open?
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Wednesdays.
Is Frog's Leap family friendly?
Yes. A family-friendly garden tasting runs on weekends, where children get a seasonal drink. Other experiences are 21 and over, and leashed dogs are welcome on select outdoor tastings.
Is Frog's Leap organic?
Yes. Its vineyards have been certified organic since 2002 and are dry farmed, without irrigation.
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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