Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Matt Morris with a Private Chauffeur
Photographer Matt Morris's Charbono, a rare Napa heritage grape, from two Calistoga vineyards farmed by the same families for about a century, made with Françoise Peschon. Matt Morris 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
Matt Morris moved to Napa Valley in 2013, working as a director and photographer alongside vintners. In 2014, over a late-night bottle, he wondered what Charbono would become if it got the care usually given to great Cabernet. The one-time experiment turned into a passion project. Charbono was once widely planted and highly regarded in Napa; Morris notes that fewer than 65 acres survive.
Françoise Peschon, formerly the winemaker at Araujo, shepherds the wines. The fruit comes from two Calistoga vineyards, each in the same family for about a century, with Charbono vines approaching 40 years old: Shypoke, cared for by Peter Heitz, and Tofanelli, cared for by Vince Tofanelli. Each gets its own bottling, and Heritage blends Charbono with other old varieties.
The wines are sold through the purchase page on the Matt Morris website. There is no tasting room or visiting program, so Matt Morris Wines does not receive visitors. The day below stays in Calistoga, not far from the Tofanelli and Shypoke vines, with three estates that do host and lunch in north St. Helena.
Tasting Fees
Matt Morris 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
Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Matt Morris Wines does not receive visitors; the wines are sold through its website.
Known For
Vineyard-designated Charbono from Shypoke and Tofanelli vineyards, and the Heritage blend
Founded
2014 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Wines are bought through the purchase page at mattmorriswines.com. Contact matt@mattmorriswines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Indian Springs or Embrace Calistoga.
10:00 · Pickup at Indian Springs or Embrace Calistoga
Since Matt Morris does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Indian Springs, a historic hot springs resort in Calistoga, and Embrace Calistoga, a small inn in town, are each about 10 minutes from the first stop. The day runs a little under six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · La Jota Vineyard Co.
About 10 minutes away. One of Howell Mountain's founding wineries, from 1898, poured in a seated tasting of five wines at the Spire Collection estate on Bennett Lane. $75 per person; we allow about 75 minutes. By appointment, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
11:45 · Museion Winery
About 10 minutes away. A family winery in a former Calistoga water plant, with wines named for the Greek Muses and a custom crush cellar for small producers. The Amuse Me tasting is $65; we allow about an hour. Prepaid on Tock for parties of 1 to 6.
1:00 · Lunch at Brasswood Bar + Kitchen
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Brasswood Bar + Kitchen on Highway 29 north of St. Helena, with a patio and seasonal menus, open daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · The Vineyardist
About 15 minutes away. An 1879 Diamond Mountain homestead where every tasting is private, in the estate salon with a seasonal cheese plate. The Signature Tasting is $195, 60 to 75 minutes. By reservation only; days and times are confirmed when we book.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., a little under six hours after pickup.
About $335 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Museion and The Vineyardist confirm days and times when we book. 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 Matt Morris Wines?
No. Matt Morris Wines has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Matt Morris wine?
Through the purchase page at mattmorriswines.com; questions go to matt@mattmorriswines.com.
Who makes Matt Morris Wines?
Vintner Matt Morris, a photographer and director, with winemaker Françoise Peschon, formerly of Araujo.
What is Charbono?
A red grape that was once widely planted in Napa Valley and is now rare; Matt Morris says fewer than 65 acres survive.
Where do the grapes come from?
Two Calistoga vineyards, each family-owned for about a century: Shypoke, cared for by Peter Heitz, and Tofanelli, cared for by Vince Tofanelli, with Charbono vines approaching 40 years old.
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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