Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Jean Edwards with a Private Chauffeur
A family Cabernet house pouring in The Tasting Barn near Silverado Resort, where dogs and families are welcome, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Karen and John Troisi fell for Napa Valley on vacations in the 1980s. From 1997 to 2003 they made wine by trucking California grapes to New Jersey while taking UC Davis courses, then founded Jean Edwards Cellars in Napa in 2004. The name joins their two middle names.
Winemaker Kian Tavakoli, formerly of Opus One and Clos du Val, has been with the winery from the start. The first wine earned 92 points from Wine Spectator, which named Jean Edwards one of twenty new Cabernet producers to watch. The family also makes Midnite Rider, with proceeds going to the Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House.
Tastings are in The Tasting Barn on Atlas Peak Road, near Silverado Resort and a few minutes from downtown Napa. It is relaxed and easygoing: dogs get water and treats, families are welcome, and there is parking and EV charging on site. Napa locals get a discount on tastings, and the space can host private events and tastings built around a budget.
Tasting Fees
$45 for the Vintner Flight, five wines, about 60 minutes. $65 for the Portfolio Experience of top selections, about 90 minutes. Wine club members taste free.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1021 Atlas Peak Road, Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Monday to Friday noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last flight at 4). Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows before 3:30 p.m.
Known For
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and the Midnite Rider red
Founded
2004
Good to Know
Dogs are welcome, with water and treats, and families are welcome. Groups larger than 6 contact the tasting room manager. Prepaid fees are not refunded for no-shows, arrivals 30 or more minutes late or same-day cancellations.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn. Jean Edwards opens at noon on weekdays, so it is the second stop.
10:15 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn
Silverado Resort is about 4 minutes from The Tasting Barn and Milliken Creek Inn about 8 minutes. We start at 10:15 so the first stop is Brown Estate's 10:30 seating in downtown Napa. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Brown Estate
About 12 minutes away. Brown Downtown Napa, the city tasting room of the family estate in Chiles Valley known for Zinfandel. The seated Paired Tasting, five wines with individually plated small bites, is $75; we allow about 75 minutes. Thursday through Monday, with seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.; 21 and over.
12:00 · Jean Edwards Cellars
About 10 minutes away. The Vintner Flight ($45, about an hour) or the Portfolio Experience ($65, about 90 minutes).
1:15 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door in downtown Napa, a sit-down restaurant on First Street. Lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 12:30 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Hope & Grace Wines
About 15 minutes away. A small Yountville winery founded by winemaker Charles Hendricks, with seated tastings indoors or on a pet-friendly patio. The Reserve Library Tasting is $75; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations recommended.
3:55 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:10 p.m., within six hours of pickup. With the Portfolio Experience, add about 30 minutes.
About $195 to $215 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Brown Downtown Napa seats guests Thursday through Monday, so plan this day for those days; on Tuesday or Wednesday we start at Jean Edwards at noon and add another stop.
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 Jean Edwards?
Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome as space allows before 3:30 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Jean Edwards?
$45 for the Vintner Flight and $65 for the Portfolio Experience, as of September 2026.
Can I bring my dog to Jean Edwards?
Yes. The Tasting Barn is dog friendly, with water and treats, and families are welcome.
Who owns Jean Edwards Cellars?
Karen and John Troisi, who founded it in 2004. The name combines their middle names.
Who makes the wine at Jean Edwards?
Kian Tavakoli, formerly of Opus One and Clos du Val, who has been the winemaker since the winery began.
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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