Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Grand Napa with a Private Chauffeur
A family wine company whose home is the Stone Crib estate in Rutherford, named for its old stone farm building. Grand Napa 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
Dwight Bonewell and business partner Brad Ketz founded Grand Napa Vineyards in 2008, after years of hospitality work in Minnesota where Dwight helped guests find wines they loved. The next generation, Zach, now travels to pour the wines at tastings around the country.
Home is the Stone Crib estate in Rutherford, at the edge of the Rutherford Bench, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The land was once part of George Yount's Rancho Caymus grant. Its stone crib building, which replaced an earlier wooden farm building and reuses some of its wood, gives the estate wine its name and label. The company also buys from growers around the valley for wines such as a Howell Mountain Cabernet and a Los Carneros Chardonnay.
Grand Napa sells through its online shop, wine club and retail partners, and publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so the estate does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do host.
Tasting Fees
Grand Napa 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
Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Grand Napa Vineyards does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting room or visiting program.
Known For
Stone Crib estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, plus a Hillside Red Blend, Howell Mountain Cabernet and Los Carneros Chardonnay
Founded
2008
Good to Know
Buy through the shop on grandnapavineyards.com, join the wine club, or use the Where to Buy map. Order help: 707-812-5888.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Bardessono.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Bardessono
Since Grand Napa does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Rancho Caymus Inn, at the Rutherford crossroads, is about 15 minutes from the first stop above Yountville, and Bardessono, a spa hotel in the center of Yountville, is about 5 minutes away. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Blankiet Estate
About 10 minutes away. A hillside estate above Yountville with a castle-style tasting room, deep caves and Bordeaux-style reds. The Classic Experience is $175 for five or more wines; we allow about 90 minutes. By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday.
12:00 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 15 minutes away. A classic Rutherford grill on Highway 29, known for its rotisserie chicken and ribs. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:10 · Ghost Block Estate Wines
About 8 minutes away. A fifth-generation farming family's Cabernet label, poured at the historic Napa Wine Company in Oakville. The Taste of Oakville and Yountville AVA is $55, about 90 minutes, and the Pelissa Vineyard Tour by open-air golf cart is $95. By reservation at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
2:55 · Moone-Tsai Wines
About 15 minutes away. Howell Mountain, To Kalon and Pritchard Hill wines made by Philippe Melka, poured at the Brasswood estate north of St. Helena. The guided Wine Tasting is $125, about an hour. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., booked at least a week ahead.
3:55 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $355 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Blankiet hosts Tuesday to Saturday, and Ghost Block's tastings start at set times (we aim for 1 p.m.), so this is a Tuesday to Saturday plan. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Grand Napa Vineyards?
No. Grand Napa publishes no tasting room or visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Grand Napa wine?
Through the shop and wine club on grandnapavineyards.com, or from the retailers on its Where to Buy map.
Who owns Grand Napa Vineyards?
The family business founded in 2008 by Dwight Bonewell and Brad Ketz, with the next generation, Zach, now part of it.
Where is Grand Napa Vineyards?
Its Stone Crib estate is on Highway 29 in Rutherford, at the edge of the Rutherford Bench.
What is Stone Crib?
Grand Napa's single-vineyard estate in Rutherford, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and named for the historic stone building on the property.
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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