Yountville · Napa Valley
Visit Goosecross with a Private Chauffeur
A family winery on State Lane with patio views of the Mayacamas Mountains, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Goosecross dates to the 1970s, when the first vines went in on State Lane in Yountville. Christi Coors Ficeli helped her family acquire the property in 2013, and in 2021 she and her husband, Dave Ficeli, bought Goosecross themselves. They kept the name, and the family runs the winery today, calling it a New Napa take on Old Napa.
The name comes from a family legend: a migrating goose hurt his wing over the property, his mate dropped out of the flock to stay with him, and the pair settled on State Lane. The estate vineyard, which the winery calls Yountville East, lies on old river beds of rock, gravel and sand in the Yountville AVA. Winemaker Bill Nancarrow, formerly of Duckhorn, joined in 2013.
All tastings are by appointment and poured on the patio when the weather allows, looking over the estate vines to the Mayacamas Mountains. The Signature Wine Tasting covers the range, and the State Lane Estate Tasting focuses on four red micro lots from the estate vineyard. On Sunday through Thursday mornings, the Matinee tasting is priced lower.
Tasting Fees
$30 for the Matinee Signature Wine Tasting (Sunday to Thursday before noon). $50 for the Signature Wine Tasting and $65 for the State Lane Estate Tasting of four estate reds.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1119 State Lane, Yountville
AVA
Yountville
Visiting
By appointment only, with limited space each day. Matinee pricing applies Sunday through Thursday before noon. Call 707-944-1986 for same-day availability.
Known For
Estate State Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the Aeros red blend
Founded
1970s (Ficeli family owners since 2021)
Good to Know
All guests must be 21 or older. Online bookings are for parties of 1 to 6; Matinee pricing does not apply to parties of 8 or more or on holidays.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel Villagio or Napa Valley Lodge.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Villagio or Napa Valley Lodge
Goosecross sits on quiet State Lane, just east of town. Hotel Villagio, one of the two hotels at The Estate Yountville, and Napa Valley Lodge, a boutique lodge at the north end of town, are each about 6 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Goosecross Cellars
On Sunday to Thursday mornings, the Matinee Signature Wine Tasting on the patio ($30); on other days the Signature Wine Tasting ($50). The State Lane Estate Tasting ($65) focuses on estate reds. We allow about an hour here.
11:25 · Regusci Winery
About 10 minutes away. One of the valley's old ghost wineries, now a family ranch of vineyards and gardens on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District. The Terrace Experience is $45 and the Legacy Patio Tasting is $65. By reservation only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 21 and over.
12:40 · Lunch at Oenotri
About 15 minutes away. A southern Italian restaurant on First Street in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:55 · Materra
About 10 minutes away. A Cunat family winery in the Oak Knoll District with views of both mountain ranges from its patio. The guided tasting of five wines is $45. By reservation; open daily, last tasting at 4 p.m.
2:55 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:10 p.m., well within six hours of pickup, which leaves time for the optional stop.
Optional: Black Stallion Estate Winery
Adds about 45 minutes. An estate on the Silverado Trail where the stand-up Bar Tasting of four wines needs no reservation ($30, about 30 minutes). Open Thursday to Monday until 5 p.m.
About $120 to $160 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 Goosecross?
Yes. All tastings are by appointment only, and space each day is limited. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Goosecross?
$30 per person for the Matinee Signature tasting (Sunday to Thursday before noon), $50 for the Signature Wine Tasting and $65 for the State Lane Estate Tasting, as of September 2026.
Where does the name Goosecross come from?
From a family legend about a pair of geese that dropped out of their flock over the property and settled on State Lane. Geese, often in pairs, still fly over the vineyard.
Can children visit Goosecross?
No. All guests must be 21 or older to visit the property.
Who owns Goosecross?
Dave Ficeli and Christi Coors Ficeli, who bought the winery in 2021.
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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