Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Hyde Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
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, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Larry Hyde planted Hyde Vineyards in 1979 in the Carneros region at the southern end of Napa Valley. For years the vineyard sold its fruit to well-known producers in Napa and Sonoma, and the Hyde name became familiar on other wineries' labels. In 2009 Larry started making wine under the family's own name, and today the estate pours those wines at its winery on Los Carneros Avenue.
This is cool, windy country in the Los Carneros AVA, close to San Pablo Bay, and the Hyde wines lean on that: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the flagships, with small lots of Merlot, Syrah and Viognier. The estate is certified Napa Green for both land and winery and is Fish Friendly Farming certified. It is also the Hyde behind HdV, the family's separate partnership with Burgundy's de Villaine family.
Guests choose where to sit: a private room, the casual tasting bar or the small terrace looking over the vines. The tasting runs about 75 minutes for up to six guests, so it suits a couple or a small group who want an unhurried start. We like it as a first stop because Carneros is quiet in the morning and the terrace is at its best then.
Tasting Fees
$75 per person for the estate tasting, about 75 minutes, in a private room, at the tasting bar or on the vineyard terrace.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1044 Los Carneros Avenue, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tastings by prior reservation only.
Known For
Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a vineyard planted in 1979
Founded
1979 (vineyard); own wines since 2009
Good to Know
Up to six guests per tasting. Reserve by phone (707-265-7626) or email. Locals receive 10% off tastings with ID.
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
Both resorts sit in Carneros, a few minutes from Hyde, so the first tasting starts right on time. The day below fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Hyde Vineyards Estate
The estate tasting, about 75 minutes ($75). Ask for the terrace if the morning is clear.
11:45 · Truchard Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. A 400-acre Carneros family estate where the tasting is a walk through the vineyards and an 11,000-square-foot wine cave. The Vineyard Tour and Tasting is $55; we allow about 75 minutes. Monday to Friday, by reservation.
1:15 · Lunch at Angèle
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French brasserie on the Napa River in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Reynolds Family Winery
About 12 minutes away. A family winery on a former chicken farm on the Silverado Trail, where seated tastings are on a terrace by a spring-fed pond. The Reserve Tasting of five small-lot wines with cheese and charcuterie is $85, about an hour; the last Reserve seating is at 3 p.m. By appointment.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:05 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $215 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Truchard hosts Monday to Friday only, so this day works on weekdays. On a weekend we swap in another Carneros estate that hosts that day.
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 Hyde Vineyards?
Yes. Tastings are by prior reservation only, for up to six guests. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Hyde Vineyards?
$75 per person for the estate tasting, about 75 minutes, as of September 2026.
Is Hyde Vineyards the same as HdV?
They are related but separate. Hyde Vineyards Estate is the Hyde family's own winery; HdV is the family's partnership with the de Villaine family of Burgundy, with its own tasting room.
What is Hyde Vineyards known for?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from its Carneros vineyard, which Larry Hyde planted in 1979 and which supplied fruit to other well-known wineries for years.
Where is Hyde Vineyards?
At 1044 Los Carneros Avenue in the Los Carneros AVA, at the southern end of Napa Valley, a short drive from downtown Napa.
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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