Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Hensel West with a Private Chauffeur
Joseph Phelps's grandson Will Phelps and his wife Amanda, an artist who paints every label, launched this label in 2024 with longtime Phelps winemaker Ashley Hepworth. Hensel West 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
Third-generation vintner Will Phelps and his wife Amanda founded Hensel West in 2024. Will grew up in Napa Valley, caught the wine bug during a 2008 harvest in the Rhône, and spent twelve years at his family's winery, learning the traditions shaped by his grandfather, Joseph Phelps. The name honors his father, William Hensel Phelps, and great-grandfather Abel Hensel Phelps.
The wines are made by Ashley Hepworth, who spent fifteen years at the helm of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Fruit comes from growers who sold to Will's grandfather for decades, including the Bettinellis' Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville, Steltzner Vineyard below the Stags Leap palisades and Hyde Vineyards in Carneros for Syrah. Amanda paints an original work of art for each wine's label.
Hensel West sells through its mailing list and online shop and publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below starts at Hyde Vineyards Estate, the family vineyard whose Syrah goes into Hensel West, and takes you to two more sought-after estates that host.
Tasting Fees
Hensel West 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
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Hensel West does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting room or visiting program.
Known For
Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and the HWX red from historic Napa Valley vineyards, made by Ashley Hepworth
Founded
2024
Good to Know
Join the mailing list on henselwest.com for releases and events, or email inquiries@henselwest.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Since Hensel West does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Carneros Resort and Spa and Stanly Ranch, an Auberge resort among the Carneros vines, are each about 5 to 10 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Hyde Vineyards Estate
About 8 minutes away. Larry Hyde's Carneros vineyard, planted in 1979 and long a source for other wineries, now pouring its own Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on a vineyard terrace. The estate tasting is $75, about 75 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation.
11:50 · Simon Family Estate
About 15 minutes away. A private tasting salon upstairs in a historic downtown Napa building, pouring Beckstoffer and other pedigreed-vineyard Cabernets among the barrels. Into the Cellar is $150 with artisanal food pairings; we allow about 90 minutes. By reservation.
1:35 · Lunch at Bistro Don Giovanni
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Bistro Don Giovanni, an Italian restaurant among the vineyards on Howard Lane, a valley favorite for more than 30 years, open 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.
2:50 · Burgess Cellars
About 8 minutes away. A Napa Valley family winery since 1972, rooted in a hillside vineyard first planted in the 1870s, pouring at the family home on the Silverado Trail. The Estate Experience is $75 for four current releases; we allow about an hour. Booked and prepaid on Tock.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:10 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $300 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Simon Family Estate sets its hours when you book, and we fit the rest of the day around them. 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 Hensel West?
No. Hensel West 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 Hensel West wine?
Through the online shop and mailing list on henselwest.com.
Who owns Hensel West?
Will Phelps, grandson of Joseph Phelps, and his wife Amanda, who founded it in 2024.
Who makes Hensel West?
Ashley Hepworth, who led winemaking at Joseph Phelps Vineyards for fifteen years.
Which vineyards does Hensel West use?
Long-standing family growers, including Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville, Steltzner Vineyard in the Stags Leap District and Hyde Vineyards in Carneros.
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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