Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Kazumi with a Private Chauffeur
Michelle Kazumi Sakazaki's small label, which says it was the first in the United States to plant, harvest and bottle Japan's Koshu grape, grown in south Napa. Kazumi 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
Michelle Kazumi Sakazaki was born in California, raised in Tokyo and worked as a fashion designer in Milan and New York before turning to wine; she holds the WSET Diploma and an MBA. In 2015 friends offered her half a ton of Sauvignon Blanc from their Rutherford vineyard, and Kazumi Wines was born, with a watercolor label she painted herself.
An Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon followed in 2016, and in 2021 Kazumi says it became the first brand in the United States to plant, harvest and bottle Koshu, an ancient Japanese white grape. The Koshu grows at Bayview Vineyards in south Napa and the Karabian Vineyard in Oak Knoll, in blocks planted in 2019, 2020 and 2022. Kale Anderson has made the wines since 2016.
Kazumi is sold through its website and a national distributor, and poured at restaurants in California, New York and Japan, including Michi and The Q in Napa. The label publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates in south Napa that do.
Tasting Fees
Kazumi 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
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Kazumi Wines does not have a tasting room and publishes no visiting program.
Known For
Napa Valley Koshu, Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc and Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
2015
Good to Know
Buy through the shop on kazumiwines.com; the Find Us page lists restaurants and shops that carry the wines, including ACME Fine Wines in Napa.
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
Since Kazumi Wines does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Carneros Resort and Spa, a cottage resort among the Carneros vineyards, and Stanly Ranch, an Auberge resort on a Carneros ranch, are each about 5 minutes from the first stop. The day fits about five and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Domaine Carneros
About 5 minutes away. A French-style château on a Carneros hilltop and one of the best-known sparkling wine houses in the valley, with a terrace that looks out over the rolling vineyards. The Daily Tasting Experience, a flight of four sparkling wines, starts at $45 for about an hour. By appointment daily from 10 a.m.; everyone must be 21 or older.
11:35 · Covert Estate
About 20 minutes away. A Coombsville hillside estate whose winery is built underground between the vines and an oak grove. A private visit by advance inquiry, one party at a time; we plan about an hour, and any fee is confirmed by the estate.
12:55 · Lunch at Angèle
About 12 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.
2:10 · Kubani Wines
About 10 minutes away. A young family winery in Napa's Crusher District, where each party gets its own private tasting area. The Private Tasting is $65, waived with a purchase of three bottles; we plan about an hour. By reservation request, seven days a week.
3:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:25 p.m., about five and a half hours after pickup.
About $110 per person for Domaine Carneros and Kubani, plus Covert Estate's fee, which is confirmed when the visit is accepted.
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 Kazumi Wines?
No. Kazumi has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Kazumi wine?
Through the shop on kazumiwines.com, or at the restaurants and shops listed on its Find Us page.
Who owns Kazumi Wines?
Founder Michelle Kazumi Sakazaki, who started the label in 2015.
What is Koshu?
An ancient Japanese white grape. Kazumi's Napa Valley Koshu comes from Bayview Vineyards in south Napa and the Karabian Vineyard in Oak Knoll.
Who makes Kazumi wines?
Winemaker Kale Anderson, since 2016.
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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