Mount Veeder · Napa Valley
Visit Mayacamas with a Private Chauffeur
A mountaintop estate built around an 1889 stone winery high on Mount Veeder, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
John Henry Fisher, a German immigrant, built the winery in 1889 from stones gathered on the property and called it Fisher & Sons. Jack and Mary Taylor bought it in 1941, renamed it Mayacamas Vineyards and planted its first Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bob and Elinor Travers took over in 1968, and the Schottenstein family has owned the estate since 2013.
The 475-acre property sits high in the Mount Veeder AVA, with about 50 acres of vines planted from about 1,800 to 2,200 feet. Bob Travers made the wines in a traditional style for 45 vintages, and his 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen for the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting. Since 2013 the vineyards have been farmed organically, and the original stone winery is still in use.
Visits to the estate are privately guided and by reservation, with a walk through the historic winery, views from the mountaintop and a tasting of current wines, or library vintages on the longer Reserve visit. The drive up Mount Veeder is long and winding, so it pairs well with a chauffeur. Mayacamas also has a tasting room in downtown Napa for a shorter, simpler visit.
Tasting Fees
$135 for the Classic estate tour and tasting, about 60 minutes. $165 for the Reserve tour and tasting with current and library wines, about 90 minutes. $165 for the Kosher tour and tasting, about 90 minutes. The downtown Napa tasting room offers tastings from $40.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1155 Lokoya Road, Napa
AVA
Mount Veeder
Visiting
The Mount Veeder estate is open 7 days a week by prepaid reservation only, for privately guided visits. The downtown Napa tasting room at 1256 First Street is open Wednesday to Sunday, with walk-ins welcome when space allows.
Known For
Mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Mount Veeder, made in a classic style
Founded
1889 (named Mayacamas Vineyards in 1941)
Good to Know
The page features the estate on Mount Veeder, where guests taste at the winery itself. All guests must be 21 or older. Estate visits are booked for small parties; groups of more than 4 should contact the winery first. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The winery does not allow ride shares, so plan private transportation.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Archer Hotel Napa or Andaz Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Archer Hotel Napa or Andaz Napa
Mayacamas sits near the top of Mount Veeder, so the day starts with a scenic climb. Archer Hotel Napa, a boutique hotel with a rooftop bar, and Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel, are both in downtown Napa, about 35 minutes from the estate on winding mountain roads. The first tasting is at about 10:40. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:40 · Mayacamas Vineyards
The Classic estate tour and tasting, about 60 minutes ($135). The Reserve visit ($165) runs 90 minutes and moves the rest of the day back 30 minutes.
12:00 · Hess Persson Estates
About 20 minutes away. A Mount Veeder estate on Redwood Road that is also home to the Hess Art Collection. The Bar Tasting is a flight of four wines ($40), and the guided Estate Tasting is $70. Reservations recommended; open Thursday to Monday.
1:10 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 17 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café in Carneros, which serves its daytime menu every day until 4 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Frias Family Vineyard
About 15 minutes away. A small family winery that shares its Cabernets at a relaxed, private seated tasting at its salon on El Centro Avenue in north Napa. Tastings are $85 and last 60 to 90 minutes, waived with a purchase of six bottles of Cabernet per couple. By appointment only; 21 and over, no pets.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Black Stallion Estate Winery
Adds about an hour. A Silverado Trail estate north of the city of Napa, about 12 minutes from Frias and a short drive back to downtown Napa. The Bar Tasting takes walk-ins ($30, about 30 minutes) when space allows, though most Saturdays book up. Open Thursday to Monday until 5 p.m.
About $260 to $320 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Hess Persson Estates is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. On those days we swap in another 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 Mayacamas?
Yes. Estate visits on Mount Veeder are privately guided and require a prepaid reservation. The downtown Napa tasting room welcomes walk-ins when space allows. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Mayacamas?
$135 per person for the Classic estate tour and tasting and $165 for the Reserve or Kosher tour and tasting at the estate. Tastings at the downtown Napa tasting room start at $40, as of September 2026.
Where do guests taste at Mayacamas?
Estate visits take place at the winery at 1155 Lokoya Road on Mount Veeder. Mayacamas also has a tasting room at 1256 First Street in downtown Napa, open Wednesday to Sunday.
Can children visit Mayacamas?
All guests must be 21 or older.
What is Mayacamas known for?
Mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay made in a classic style. Its 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen for the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, and the 1889 stone winery is still in use.
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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