Chiles Valley District · Napa Valley
Visit Maxville with a Private Chauffeur
A 1,000-acre Chiles Valley estate with a private lake and vines planted in 1974, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Chiles Valley is named for Col. Joseph Chiles, who first came to California in 1841 and was granted the rancho here in 1844. In 1949 Charles Simmons bought the property to start a summer camp for children, and the Keith family later ran it as the Bar 49 Recreation Ranch. The Keiths planted its first vineyards in 1974. The current owners bought the property in 2014 and named it Maxville.
The estate sits at about 1,000 feet in the Chiles Valley District, a small appellation in the hills east of the Napa Valley floor. It covers more than 1,000 acres, and 700 of them are permanently protected with the Napa Valley Land Trust as "forever wild." Along with the estate vineyard, whose oldest vines date from 1974, there is a private lake and barrel-aging caves.
After the purchase, landscape architect Topher Delaney designed the grounds, including the "Oculus of Light" sculpture at the entrance. Tastings last about 90 minutes, at indoor and outdoor tasting bars and on the terrace, with estate Cabernet Sauvignon at the center of the lineup.
Tasting Fees
$49 for the Liquid Luxury tasting of five wines. $75 for the Estate Tasting with cheese and charcuterie, or for the Chocolate and Wine Pairing. $110 for the Grand Reserve Tasting with cheese and charcuterie. Each runs about 90 minutes.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4105 Chiles Pope Valley Road, St. Helena
AVA
Chiles Valley District
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only. Reservations are required and prepaid; call the winery for same-day availability.
Known For
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Chiles Valley District
Founded
2014 (vineyards first planted in 1974)
Good to Know
Tastings are 21 and over. Standard pricing covers parties of up to 8; larger groups are priced separately. The Estate and Grand Reserve tastings need 24 hours' notice. The estate is a scenic drive into the hills east of the valley floor.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Auberge du Soleil or Meadowood. We start 15 minutes early because Maxville is about a 30-minute drive into Chiles Valley.
9:45 · Pickup at Auberge du Soleil or Meadowood
Maxville sits in Chiles Valley, east of the valley floor, so the day starts a little early. Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort on Rutherford Hill, is about 25 minutes from Maxville, and Meadowood, a resort in its own wooded valley outside St. Helena, is about 30 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Maxville Winery
The Liquid Luxury tasting of five wines, about 90 minutes ($49). The Estate Tasting with cheese and charcuterie ($75) runs the same length and needs 24 hours' notice.
12:15 · Mumm Napa
About 25 minutes away. A sparkling wine house on the Silverado Trail in Rutherford, a bright change of pace after a morning of Cabernet. The Sip & Sparkle tasting of four sparkling wines is $48 to $55 and runs 60 minutes. Reservations recommended; 21 and over.
1:30 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Farmstead in St. Helena, a farm-to-table restaurant open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Rutherford Hill Winery
About 12 minutes away. A hillside winery with wine caves on Rutherford Hill, just up the road from Auberge du Soleil. The Discover Rutherford Hill tasting is $45 and runs 45 minutes, Monday to Friday. By reservation; 21 and over.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 3:45 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Alpha Omega
Adds about 90 minutes. A family-owned winery on the Rutherford Bench, about 10 minutes from Rutherford Hill. Walk-ins are welcome when availability allows; tastings start at $75 and run 90 minutes. Open daily; last seating at 4:30 p.m.
About $142 to $175 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
The 45-minute Discover tasting at Rutherford Hill runs Monday to Friday. Its weekend tastings run 90 minutes, so on Saturday and Sunday we either add an hour to the day or choose another afternoon winery.
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 Maxville?
Yes. Maxville is open by appointment only, and tastings are prepaid. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Maxville?
$49 per person for the Liquid Luxury tasting, $75 for the Estate Tasting or the Chocolate and Wine Pairing, and $110 for the Grand Reserve Tasting, each about 90 minutes, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Maxville?
Tastings are for guests 21 and over.
What is Maxville known for?
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Chiles Valley District, grown at about 1,000 feet on a 1,000-acre property with a private lake.
What was the Maxville property before it was a winery?
In 1949 Charles Simmons bought it to start a summer camp for children, and the Keith family later ran it as the Bar 49 Recreation Ranch. The Keiths planted the first vineyards in 1974, and the current owners bought it in 2014.
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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