Napa · Napa Valley
Visit In Vino Felicitas with a Private Chauffeur
Winemakers Anna and Mario Monticelli's family of labels, from Tether and Stack House in Napa Valley to projects in Italy and France. In Vino Felicitas 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 Vino Felicitas ("in wine there is happiness") is the umbrella for the wines of Anna and Mario Monticelli, both UC Davis-trained winemakers. Anna worked the 2000 vintage at Château Cheval Blanc, then spent two years at Seavey Vineyard and five at Bryant Family under Philippe Melka; since 2007 she has been the winemaker at Piña Napa Valley. Mario, from four generations of winemakers, worked for Melka, then at Quixote and for 13 years at Trinchero Napa Valley, and now consults.
In Napa Valley they make Tether, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay project with wine broker Kimberly Jones; Stack House, whose Napa Valley Cabernet Robert Parker named one of the top three value wines of 2016; No Brainer; and Brioche. The 2023 Tether Cabernet earned 93 points from Jeb Dunnuck. They also make wine in Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo and Friuli, and in Champagne and the Rhône Valley.
The Monticellis sell through retail and restaurant partners rather than a tasting room, and their site lists no visiting program, so In Vino Felicitas does not receive visitors. The day below tastes at three Yountville and Oakville area estates of a similar spirit, small and family-run or winemaker-driven, that do host guests.
Tasting Fees
In Vino Felicitas 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
In Vino Felicitas does not have a tasting room and does not receive visitors; contact is through the website.
Known For
Tether and Stack House Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Italian and French projects
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
The family's wines are sold through retailers and restaurants. Inquiries go through the contact form on invinofelicitas.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or Hotel Villagio.
9:45 · Pickup at Bardessono or Hotel Villagio
Since In Vino Felicitas does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Ghost Block's first tasting is at 10 a.m., about 10 minutes from either Yountville hotel, so pickup is a little early. The day fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Ghost Block Estate Wines
About 10 minutes away. The Pelissa family, farming in Napa Valley since 1903, pours its organically farmed Oakville and Yountville wines at the historic Napa Wine Company in Oakville. The Pelissa Vineyard Tour by open-air golf cart is $95; the seated Taste of Oakville and Yountville is $55, about 90 minutes. By reservation, with tastings at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
11:45 · Lewis Cellars
About 15 minutes away. A Stags Leap District estate on the Silverado Trail, founded by Randy Lewis, who raced in five Indianapolis 500s before turning to wine; its 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet was Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2016. The Legacy Tasting is $80; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; reservations highly recommended, up to six guests per seating.
1:00 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, a Napa Valley favorite for more than 40 years, 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.
2:20 · Addax Wines
About 8 minutes away. Russell Bevan's bold Oakville Cabernet and coastal Pinot Noir, poured at HQ Winery, a working winery on Hoffman Lane just south of Yountville. Tastings are $75 to $200 depending on the experience; we plan about 75 minutes. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $210 to $375 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
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 In Vino Felicitas?
No. In Vino Felicitas has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy In Vino Felicitas wines?
Through retailers and restaurants that carry Tether, Stack House, No Brainer and Brioche; inquiries go through the contact form on invinofelicitas.com.
Who owns In Vino Felicitas?
Winemakers Anna and Mario Monticelli; Tether is a collaboration with wine broker Kimberly Jones.
Where does Anna Monticelli make wine?
She has been the winemaker at Piña Napa Valley since 2007, where she also makes her Ilaria wines.
What is In Vino Felicitas known for?
Approachable, well-reviewed Napa Valley Cabernet under the Tether and Stack House labels, from winemakers trained at Cheval Blanc, Bryant Family and with Philippe Melka.
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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