Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Jericho Canyon with a Private Chauffeur
A family estate of steep hillside terraces in a remote canyon above Calistoga, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Dale and Marla Bleecher established Jericho Canyon in 1989, after three years of searching, on a former cattle ranch at the northeast end of Napa Valley. Both had lived in Italy before they met. The family still owns it, and their son Nick, a UC Davis graduate in viticulture and enology, has made the wines since 2015.
The vineyard climbs steep terraces between Mount St. Helena and the Palisades, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc in volcanic gravelly clay loam. Summer days often reach 100 degrees and nights drop to about 50. The wines are made in a Bordeaux style in small lots, and the French consultant Michel Rolland has advised the estate since 2010.
Visits are by appointment, with a small number of guests each day. The estate tasting starts with a Polaris ATV ride through the terraces and a walk through the winery and caves. Then you sit down to taste, on a shaded terrace, in the tasting room above the vines or in the cave, depending on the season.
Tasting Fees
$100 for the Private Estate Tasting, with an ATV vineyard tour, about 75 minutes (waived with a purchase of 3 bottles of red wine per person). $200 for the Reserve Tasting of reserve and library vintages, about 75 minutes (waived with a purchase of 6 bottles of red wine per person).
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3292 Old Lawley Toll Road, Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
By appointment only, with tasting times from about 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are made online or by phone.
Known For
Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon from estate hillside terraces, plus Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
1989
Good to Know
Online booking is for parties of up to 8; larger groups contact the winery. The estate is reached by a winding canyon road, and the tour is by ATV. Tasting fees are waived with a qualifying wine purchase.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Solage or Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Solage or Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Both resorts sit on the Silverado Trail at the edge of Calistoga, about 15 minutes from Jericho Canyon. Solage is an Auberge resort and spa, and the Four Seasons hosts the annual Calistoga Food & Wine weekend. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Jericho Canyon Vineyard
Private Estate Tasting, about 75 minutes ($100), starting with an ATV ride through the terraced vineyard and a walk through the caves. The Reserve Tasting ($200) is also 75 minutes, so the rest of the day stays the same.
12:00 · Vincent Arroyo Winery
About 10 minutes away. A family winery on Greenwood Avenue that makes over 8,000 cases a year of ten varietals and sells them only direct to its customers. Tastings are $30. By appointment, on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; guests must be 21 or older.
1:10 · Lunch at Solbar
About 6 minutes away. Lunch at Solbar at Solage, with seasonal Napa Valley cooking and a patio by the pool. Lunch runs Monday to Saturday, with brunch on Sunday, both until 2:45 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Larkmead Vineyards
About 8 minutes away. A family estate on Larkmead Lane, founded in 1895 and owned by the Solari family since 1948, with 115 acres farmed organically. The Salon Tasting of three red wines is $90, 45 to 60 minutes. By appointment, seven days a week; guests must be 21 or older.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Romeo Vineyards & Cellars
Adds about an hour. A small tasting room on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga, with a garden patio shaded by century-old redwoods and cedars. Walk-ins are welcome for parties under 6 when space allows ($30); last tasting at 5 p.m.
About $220 to $320 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
Do I need a reservation at Jericho Canyon?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment only, and the winery hosts a small number of guests each day. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Jericho Canyon?
$100 per person for the Private Estate Tasting and $200 for the Reserve Tasting, each about 75 minutes, as of September 2026.
What is the Jericho Canyon tasting like?
It begins with a Polaris ATV tour of the steep, terraced vineyard and a walk through the winery and caves, followed by a seated tasting on the terrace, in the tasting room or in the cave.
Who owns Jericho Canyon?
Dale and Marla Bleecher, who established the vineyard in 1989. Their son Nick has been the winemaker since 2015.
What is Jericho Canyon known for?
Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon from steep estate terraces ringed by Mount St. Helena and the Palisades, made with advice from consultant Michel Rolland, plus a Sauvignon Blanc.
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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