Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Mathew Bruno with a Private Chauffeur
A family winery in an 1890s Rutherford house with a wraparound porch, lavender garden and bocce court overlooking the vines, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Mathew Bruno started the winery in 2009 with his father, Matt, and his brother, Tony; his grandfather and great-grandfather made wine in Italy for more than 50 years. The first wine, a 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, sold out quickly, and the family has since made a name for both its Cabernets and its white wines. Stephens Moody is the winemaker.
Home is the Mathew Bruno Rutherford Estate on Rutherford Road, in the heart of the Rutherford AVA. The house was built in the 1890s and was once called the finest house in Rutherford. It has a wraparound porch, a lavender garden, a bocce court and a courtyard that looks over the Star Vineyard.
Guests love how much this feels like visiting someone's home. The Rutherford Estate tasting pours two whites and two reds, semi-private, inside or out on the porch. Red wine fans can book the Five Year Pour, with library releases and single-vineyard Cabernets from To Kalon and Stagecoach, and there is an all-whites tasting and a long lunch with wine on the patio.
Tasting Fees
$50 for All Whites, about 60 minutes. $75 for the Rutherford Estate tasting, two whites and two reds, 60 to 90 minutes. $150 for the Five Year Pour, library and single-vineyard Cabernets, about 90 minutes. $200 for the Al Fresco Lunch + Wine, about 2 hours.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1151 Rutherford Road, Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Monday. Reservations are required, booked through Tock or the concierge.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, including single-vineyard To Kalon and Stagecoach, and white wines
Founded
2009, by Mathew Bruno with his father and brother
Good to Know
Reservations are required. The Al Fresco Lunch + Wine is a longer tasting with lunch from Oakville Grocery. Age, pet and group-size rules are not published; we confirm them when we book.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Harvest Inn, a vineyard-side resort at the south end of St. Helena, is about 10 minutes from Mathew Bruno, and Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort above Rutherford, is about 7 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Mathew Bruno
The Rutherford Estate tasting on the porch or inside, 60 to 90 minutes ($75). The Five Year Pour ($150) runs about 90 minutes.
11:45 · Quintessa
About 8 minutes away. A 280-acre Biodynamic estate of rolling hills and oaks on the Silverado Trail, with about 100 acres kept as woodland around Dragon Lake; the visit starts with a vineyard walk with views across Rutherford. The Communal Estate Experience is $125 for about 90 minutes. By appointment, Thursday to Monday, prepaid.
1:30 · Lunch at The Charter Oak
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at The Charter Oak in St. Helena, Christopher and Martina Kostow's family-style New American restaurant, open daily from 11:30 a.m. (11 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.
2:50 · Whitehall Lane Winery
About 7 minutes away. A Leonardini family winery south of St. Helena with views of the Mayacamas and its own pickleball court among the vines. The seated Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight, with a library wine, is $90; we allow about an hour. Open daily; reservations recommended.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:05 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $290 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Mathew Bruno is closed Monday and Quintessa is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan this day for Thursday to Sunday.
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 Mathew Bruno?
Yes. Reservations are required, Tuesday to Sunday. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Mathew Bruno?
$50 per person for All Whites, $75 for the Rutherford Estate tasting, $150 for the Five Year Pour and $200 for the Al Fresco Lunch + Wine, as of September 2026.
Who owns Mathew Bruno?
The Bruno family. Mathew Bruno founded the winery in 2009 with his father, Matt, and brother, Tony.
What is the Mathew Bruno tasting room like?
An 1890s house on Rutherford Road with a wraparound porch, a lavender garden, a bocce court and views over the Star Vineyard.
Is Mathew Bruno open on Mondays?
No. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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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