Yountville · Napa Valley
Visit Joel Gott with a Private Chauffeur
Joel and Sarah Gott's widely loved value wines, from the 815 Cabernet to Oregon Pinot Noir, made by the family behind Gott's Roadside. Joel Gott Wines 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
Joel Gott is a fourth-generation California vintner who grew up in the Sierra Foothills, where his parents ran Montevina Winery. Sarah Gott studied fermentation science at UC Davis and became winemaker at Joseph Phelps Vineyards. They started Joel Gott Wines in 1996 with an Amador County Zinfandel, married in 1997, and in 1999 Joel co-founded Gott's Roadside in St. Helena.
The idea is balanced, food-friendly wine at an accessible price, made from fruit chosen across California, Oregon and Washington. Best known are the 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, the California Chardonnay and the Oregon Pinot Noir. Since 2009 the Gotts have partnered with Trinchero Family Estates, which handles distribution and sales, while the company remains independent; the wines are made at its Hoffman Lane winery in Yountville.
Joel Gott wines are easy to find at wine shops, grocers and restaurants across the country, and through the winery's own website. The company publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. For a taste of the Gott family's hospitality, lunch at Gott's Roadside is built into the day below.
Tasting Fees
Joel Gott Wines 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
2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville
AVA
Yountville
Visiting
Joel Gott Wines does not have a tasting room and publishes no visiting program.
Known For
The 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, California Chardonnay and Oregon Pinot Noir
Founded
1996
Good to Know
Buy at retailers or on gottwines.com. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (707-963-3365).
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel Villagio or Bardessono.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Villagio or Bardessono
Since Joel Gott Wines does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel Villagio, a resort hotel in Yountville, and Bardessono, a spa hotel in Yountville, are each about 5 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Hoopes Vineyard
About 5 minutes away. A family Oakville Cabernet house that hosts at Oasis by Hoopes, a regenerative farm and rescue animal sanctuary at the south end of Yountville; your host walks you past the gardens and animals. The signature walking tasting of five current releases is $65 for 90 minutes. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12:00 · Blankiet Estate
About 10 minutes away. A hillside estate above Yountville with a castle-style tasting room and deep caves, known for Bordeaux-style reds. The Classic Experience is $175 and takes in the vineyard, the winery and the caves; we plan about 90 minutes. By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday.
1:50 · Lunch at Gott's Roadside
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Gott's Roadside on Main Street in St. Helena, the roadside restaurant Joel Gott co-founded in 1999, known for burgers, ahi tacos and a California wine list, open daily from 11 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:10 · Priest Ranch
About 20 minutes away. A downtown Yountville tasting lounge for wines from a historic ranch in the eastern hills, known for its food pairings. The Bacon and Wine Experience matches four cuts of pork belly with estate wines for $85; Taste the Terroir, with chocolate truffles, is $65. We plan about an hour. Open daily from noon (11 a.m. Friday and Saturday).
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $305 to $325 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Blankiet hosts Tuesday to Saturday, so this is a Tuesday-to-Saturday plan. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Joel Gott Wines?
No. Joel Gott Wines has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, as of September 2026. Lunch at Gott's Roadside is the easy way to enjoy the family's hospitality.
How can I buy Joel Gott wine?
At wine shops, grocers and restaurants nationwide, or through gottwines.com.
Who owns Joel Gott Wines?
Joel and Sarah Gott, who founded it in 1996; since 2009 they have partnered with Trinchero Family Estates for distribution and sales.
Is Joel Gott related to Gott's Roadside?
Yes. Joel Gott co-founded Gott's Roadside, originally Taylor's Refresher, in St. Helena in 1999.
What is Joel Gott's best-known wine?
The 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside the California Chardonnay and Oregon Pinot Noir.
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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