Pope Valley · Napa Valley
Visit Gratus Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Hillside Bordeaux and Rhône varieties from a Pope Valley ranch that is also an arboretum of 300 conifer species. Gratus Vineyards 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
Gratus Vineyards belongs to Thomas and Victoria Wargovich. Thomas, a retired interventional cardiologist with a degree in botany, found a 27-acre parcel of old ranch land in Pope Valley after a medical meeting brought him to Napa nearly 20 years ago. He took viticulture and enology courses at Napa Valley College, planted ten acres of Bordeaux and Rhône varieties, and with winemaker Robbie Meyer made a first vintage of 75 cases in 2012. Gratus is Latin for grateful.
The vines grow on a steep hillside along Pope Creek and are farmed organically, picked by hand in the early morning and sorted twice. The ranch is also a pinetum and arboretum with more than 300 species of conifers. Recent wines include a 2017 Petite Sirah and a 2018 White Rhône Blend.
There is no tasting room. The Napa Wine Project lists Gratus as private with no appointments, and on its own site the family asks Napa County to create a path for micro-producers like Gratus to offer limited tastings. Wines are sold online and through its clubs. The day below starts in the hills east of the valley at Green & Red and then comes down to Rutherford.
Tasting Fees
Gratus does not offer tastings. On the day below, fees run $60 at Green & Red, $40 at Honig and $75 at Rutherford Hill, paid to each winery.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Pope Valley (mailing address 2322 Barnett Road, St. Helena)
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Gratus Vineyards is a private estate with no tasting room; its wines are sold online and through its clubs.
Known For
Organically farmed hillside Bordeaux and Rhône varieties from Pope Valley, including Petite Sirah and a White Rhône Blend
Founded
2012 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Buy through the shop at gratusvineyards.com or join a Gratus club. Phone (707) 921-8470.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a St. Helena hotel such as Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood or Alila Napa Valley
Since Gratus does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates that do, starting in the hills between the valley and Pope Valley. The first stop is about 35 minutes from either hotel. The day runs about seven hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:35 · Green & Red Vineyard
About 35 minutes away. A family Zinfandel estate in the hills above Chiles Valley, named for its red chert and green serpentine soils. The Tasting and Winery/Vineyard Tour is $60, about 90 minutes, for parties of four or fewer. By appointment only.
12:40 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 35 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill on Highway 29, known for its wood-fired rotisserie. We confirm lunch hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:00 · Honig Vineyard & Winery
About 5 minutes away. A family-run, solar-powered Rutherford winery. The seated Terrace Tasting is $40; we plan about an hour. By appointment.
3:15 · Rutherford Hill Winery
About 10 minutes away. A hilltop winery above the Silverado Trail with a valley-view terrace and a mile of caves. View of the Valley, five wines on the terrace, is $75, about 90 minutes. Open until 5 p.m.; reservations highly recommended.
4:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 5:00 p.m.
About $175 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Green & Red takes parties of four or fewer; for larger groups we call ahead. For a shorter day, end after Honig and be back by about 3:15 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
Can I visit Gratus Vineyards?
No. Gratus has no tasting room and the Napa Wine Project lists it as private with no appointments, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that host.
How can I buy Gratus wine?
Online through the shop at gratusvineyards.com, or by joining one of its clubs.
Who owns Gratus Vineyards?
Thomas and Victoria Wargovich. Thomas, a retired cardiologist, planted the vineyard, and Robbie Meyer joined as winemaker for the first vintage in 2012.
Where is Gratus?
In Pope Valley, northeast of St. Helena, on a 27-acre former ranch along Pope Creek; the mailing address is 2322 Barnett Road, St. Helena.
What grows at Gratus besides grapes?
The ranch is also a pinetum and arboretum with more than 300 species of conifers from around the world.
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 833-915-2436.
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