Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Honig with a Private Chauffeur
A family-run, solar-powered Rutherford winery where an eco-tour by cart through the vineyard ends with a tasting on the terrace, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
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About the Winery
Louis Honig, a San Francisco advertising man, bought a 68-acre ranch in Rutherford in 1964 and sold its Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet grapes to neighbors. He died before he could make wine, so in 1980 his family made a few hundred cases of Sauvignon Blanc in the old tractor barn. In 1984 his grandson Michael, then 22, took over, and the Honig family still runs the winery.
Honig is known for Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford AVA, made by an all-female winemaking team. Sustainability is the house story: the winery runs on solar panels it first switched on in 2006 and doubled in 2015, it is certified sustainable and Fish Friendly, and Michael Honig once sat on the board of a program that trained golden retrievers to sniff out vine mealybugs.
This is a relaxed, friendly stop off the highway on Rutherford Road. The Terrace Tasting is seated outdoors with views of the vineyard and the mountains. Guests who want more book the Eco-Tour, which heads into the vines on a four-passenger cart to see the farming and the Napa River restoration work before finishing on the terrace. The Reserve Room pairs single-vineyard Cabernets with cheese and charcuterie.
Tasting Fees
$30 for the Fly By Flight, three wines in 30 minutes. $40 for the seated Terrace Tasting (add a single-vineyard Cabernet pour for $20). $65 for the Eco-Tour and Tasting by vineyard cart. $95 for the Group Garden Tasting for 9 to 20 guests. $115 for the Reserve Room AVA Experience, single-vineyard Cabernets with cheese and charcuterie.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
850 Rutherford Road, Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment. The Eco-Tour runs at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and the Reserve Room AVA Experience at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; both need 48 hours' notice.
Known For
Sauvignon Blanc and Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, made with solar power and sustainable farming
Founded
1980 (family ranch bought in 1964)
Good to Know
Most tastings are 21 and over, and the Eco-Tour and Reserve Room take no children or pets. Families can book the Family Terrace Tasting on the morning round ($10 per child 12 months and older, seated with parents). Reservations top out at 8 guests; groups of 9 to 20 book the Group Garden Tasting by phone. The Eco-Tour can be rescheduled for weather or vineyard work.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
9:45 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
The Eco-Tour leaves at 10, so we pick up at 9:45. Rancho Caymus Inn, an inn at the Rutherford crossroads, is about 5 minutes from Honig, and Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort above Rutherford, is about 7 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Honig Vineyard & Winery
The Eco-Tour and Tasting ($65) by cart through the vineyard, then wines on the terrace; we allow about 75 minutes. Prefer to stay seated? The Terrace Tasting ($40) fits the same slot.
11:30 · Groth Vineyards & Winery
About 10 minutes away. A family estate on the Oakville Cross Road whose 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was the first Napa Valley wine to earn 100 points; the family still farms the Oakville Estate around the winery. Oakville Roots is $75 for 60 minutes. By appointment, seven days a week.
12:45 · Lunch at Bottega
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Bottega, an Italian restaurant on Washington Street in Yountville, serving from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:05 · Miner Family Winery
About 10 minutes away. A hillside winery on the Silverado Trail with more than 20,000 square feet of caves carved behind it, and guests love the cave setting. The Private Cave Tasting, with a barrel sample and production tour, is from $125 for up to 90 minutes. Open Thursday to Monday (limited Tuesday and Wednesday); private tastings by reservation.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
Optional: Alpha Omega
Adds about an hour and a half. A Rutherford winery pouring Cabernets from vineyards such as Beckstoffer To Kalon and Georges III, indoors or on the terrace, about 10 minutes from Miner. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows; the Signature Selections flight is $75 for about 90 minutes. Open daily until 6 p.m., last seating 4:30 p.m.
About $240 to $265 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Miner hosts private tastings Thursday to Monday (limited Tuesday and Wednesday) and Bottega serves lunch Tuesday to Sunday, so this day works best Thursday to Sunday.
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 Honig?
Yes. Every tasting is by appointment, and the Eco-Tour and Reserve Room need 48 hours' notice. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Honig?
$30 per person for the Fly By Flight, $40 for the Terrace Tasting, $65 for the Eco-Tour and $115 for the Reserve Room AVA Experience, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Honig?
Yes, on the Family Terrace Tasting during the morning round, at $10 per child 12 months and older. Other tastings are 21 and over.
Is Honig really solar powered?
Yes. Honig switched on its solar array in 2006, doubled it in 2015 and replaced the original panels in 2024; on cloudy days it buys 100% renewable power.
Who owns Honig?
The Honig family. Michael Honig has run the winery since 1984, with family members Regina Weinstein, Steven Honig and Rapha Cruz.
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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