Oak Knoll District · Napa Valley
Visit Laird Family Estate with a Private Chauffeur
A family of Napa Valley growers since 1970 and their pyramid-shaped winery north of Napa, with a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Ken and Gail Laird bought their first Napa Valley land in 1970: 70 acres of neglected prune trees near Calistoga. Robert Mondavi walked the property and agreed to finance planting it. By the late 1990s the family farmed more than 2,000 acres of vineyards and decided to make wine under its own name.
The family built its winery on Red Hen Ranch at the north edge of Napa, inside the Oak Knoll District, a pyramid designed by architect Jon Lail. The family still runs it: son Justin leads Bayview Vineyards, the family's vineyard company, and daughter Rebecca is general manager of the winery.
Laird is one of the more relaxed visits in the valley. Families and well-behaved pets are welcome, and guests may bring their own food to the patios and lawn. Flights of five wines are poured daily, and a guided winery tour with cheese and charcuterie runs three days a week.
Tasting Fees
$50 for the Veraison Flight of five white and red wines (complimentary with a $100 purchase) and $60 for the Big Red's Flight (complimentary with a $120 purchase). $125 for the Winery Tour and Tasting with cheese and charcuterie, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
5055 Solano Avenue, Napa
AVA
Oak Knoll District
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last tasting at 4 p.m. Reservations are required (no walk-ins).
Known For
Wines from the family's own Napa Valley vineyards, led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Founded
1970 (first Napa Valley vineyard land)
Good to Know
Families and children are welcome, and so are well-behaved pets. Outside food is allowed on the patios and lawn. Parties are up to 12 including children and non-drinkers; groups of 9 to 12 book directly with the tasting room.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel Yountville or Bardessono.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Yountville or Bardessono
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Hotel Yountville, a boutique hotel in Yountville, is about 7 minutes from Laird Family Estate, and Bardessono, a spa hotel in the center of Yountville, is about 9 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Laird Family Estate
The Veraison Flight of five white and red wines ($50); we allow about an hour. The Big Red's Flight ($60) fits the same time.
11:30 · Regusci Winery
About 11 minutes away. A family ranch of vineyards and gardens on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District. The Terrace Experience, four wines served in carafes in the estate garden, is $45; the hosted Legacy Patio Tasting is $65. By reservation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 21 and over.
12:45 · Lunch at Bouchon Bistro
About 13 minutes away. Lunch at Bouchon Bistro, Thomas Keller's French bistro on Washington Street in Yountville, open daily from 11 a.m. (10 a.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.
2:05 · Groth Vineyards & Winery
About 9 minutes away. A family winery on Oakville Cross Road, known for its Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. A Taste of Groth is $50 for about 45 minutes. By appointment, daily, for parties of up to six; 21 and over for tastings.
2:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Turnbull Wine Cellars
Adds about an hour. An Oakville estate on Highway 29, a few minutes from Groth. Walk-ins are welcome for the Gallery Tasting of four current-release wines ($65); the Gallery is open daily until 4 p.m. (21 and over).
About $145 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 Laird Family Estate?
Yes. All tastings are by reservation through Tock, and walk-ins are not accommodated. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Laird Family Estate?
$50 per person for the Veraison Flight, $60 for the Big Red's Flight and $125 for the Winery Tour and Tasting, as of September 2026.
Can children and dogs visit Laird Family Estate?
Yes. Families are welcome, and so are well-behaved pets. Children count toward the party size of up to 12.
Who owns Laird Family Estate?
The Laird family. Ken and Gail Laird started in Napa Valley in 1970; their daughter Rebecca is general manager of the winery and their son Justin leads Bayview Vineyards.
Can we bring a picnic to Laird Family Estate?
Yes. Outside food is allowed on the patios and lawn, and the winery also sells cheese and charcuterie boards.
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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