Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Greer with a Private Chauffeur
One Cabernet from three acres on the Rutherford Bench, made by Aaron Pott since 2007. Greer 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
In 1980 Rob Greer, a former Navy nuclear engineer turned San Francisco financier, and his colleague Dick Fredericks bought "The Farm" on Manley Lane in Rutherford as a weekend retreat. It came with a 1920s bungalow, a 1912 barn and two acres of Petite Sirah. Rob and his wife, Cyd, married there in 1987 and moved to St. Helena with their children in 1996.
In 2003 neighbor Aaron Pott, then winemaker at St. Clement, began buying the fruit and soon told Rob it was too good to blend away. The vineyard was replanted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 2005, with another acre added in 2011, and Pott has made every vintage since the first in 2007. The site sits in the Rutherford AVA beside Inglenook, near Staglin, Scarecrow and Bella Oaks, and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2018 98 points.
Greer makes one wine, a 100% estate Cabernet, about 450 cases in an average year. It is sold to members through the winery's online member site. The website lists only email contacts and publishes no tasting program, so Greer does not host public visits. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Greer 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
Greer does not host public visits; it publishes no tasting program or address, only email contacts.
Known For
A single 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford Bench
Founded
2007 (first vintage; vineyard bought in 1980)
Good to Know
Sign up on Greer's member site (members.greerwine.com) for access to releases. Order questions go to domaine@greerwine.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Since Greer does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Rancho Caymus Inn in Rutherford is about 8 minutes from the first stop, and Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort above Rutherford, about 15 minutes, so we collect Auberge guests a little earlier. The day runs about six and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · J.H. Wheeler
About 8 minutes away. A historic farm estate on Zinfandel Lane, settled around 1880, where the visit starts with a walk through the organic culinary gardens. The Culinary Garden Walk and Tasting is $125, about 90 minutes. By reservation, daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12:00 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill, at Highway 29 and Rutherford Road, open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:35 · Somerston Estate
About 25 minutes away. A working ranch of more than 1,600 acres in the hills east of the valley, reached by a long gated drive, with vines climbing past 2,000 feet. The Somerston Estate Experience is $150, 90 minutes, for 2 to 4 guests. Prepaid on Tock, with start times from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3:25 · BRAND Napa Valley
About 15 minutes away. A 110-acre Pritchard Hill estate where the wine is grown and made on the same ground. The visit is $225 per person, with a winery tour, a flight of estate wines and small charcuterie. By reservation only, with priority for mailing list members; days and times are confirmed when we book.
4:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:45 p.m., about six and three-quarter hours after pickup.
About $500 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Somerston and BRAND are both up in the eastern hills, so the afternoon has two longer drives. BRAND confirms its days when we book. Back by about 4:45 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 you visit Greer?
No. Greer has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Greer wine?
Through Greer's member site, members.greerwine.com, where you can sign up for access to new releases.
Who owns Greer Wine?
Rob Greer and his family, who have owned the Manley Lane property since 1980.
Where is the Greer vineyard?
On Manley Lane on the Rutherford Bench, in the Rutherford AVA, next to Inglenook and near Staglin, Scarecrow and Bella Oaks.
Who makes Greer wine?
Aaron Pott, the winemaker since the first vintage in 2007. The three-acre vineyard is farmed by Ilsley Vineyard Management.
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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