Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Menagerie with a Private Chauffeur
Napa Valley wines from master winemaker Philippe Melka and partner Rob Mondavi, named for animal groups such as a shadow of jaguars, with a share of every purchase going to wildlife conservation. Menagerie 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
Menagerie was founded by a group of friends who share a passion for elegant wine and for protecting the planet's wildlife. Philippe Melka, one of Napa Valley's best-known winemakers, is master winemaker, with Maayan Koschitzky as director of winemaking. Fourth-generation Napa winemaker Rob Mondavi is a partner and wine consultant, and Ricky and Lisa Novak are managing partners.
Each wine is named for a collective noun for animals: Shadow of Jaguars and Conspiracy of Lemurs, both 2021 Napa Valley reds, and Parade of Elephants from 2024, along with a collaboration called Yarrow x Menagerie. The winery says its wines draw on both Old and New World traditions, and a portion of proceeds goes to Tusk, the wildlife conservation charity.
The wines are sold by allocation: you join the member list on the website or write to the winery to buy. Menagerie publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three Napa estates that do, from a Coombsville home winery to the top of Mount Veeder.
Tasting Fees
Menagerie 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
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Menagerie has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program.
Known For
Napa Valley red wines named for animal groups, such as Shadow of Jaguars, made by Philippe Melka
Founded
Founded by a group of friends; year not published
Good to Know
Join the allocation list on lovemenagerie.com or email info@lovemenagerie.com to buy. A portion of proceeds supports wildlife conservation through Tusk.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn
Since Menagerie does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Silverado Resort, a golf and spa resort at the foot of Atlas Peak, and Milliken Creek Inn, an inn on the Napa River just off the Silverado Trail, are each about 10 minutes from the first stop in Coombsville. The day runs a little over six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Favia
About 10 minutes away. Viticulturist Annie Favia and winemaker Andy Erickson's home winery on a historic Coombsville property restored with native plants and orchards and farmed with organic and biodynamic methods. Any fee is confirmed when the appointment is set (allow about an hour). By appointment, Thursday to Monday.
11:35 · Hestan Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. The Cheng family's Yountville tasting salon, built of poured concrete, hand-forged steel and glass, where Hestan cookware is also on display. The seated Cabernet Tasting is $60; we allow about an hour. Open daily; reservations recommended for seated tastings.
12:50 · Lunch at Angèle
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French brasserie on the Napa River in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · Mt. Brave
About 25 minutes away. The Mt. Veeder Experience climbs to about 2,000 feet, starting at the Mt. Brave Overlook among redwoods, oaks and madrones, then moves to a private seated tasting of organically farmed mountain wines. $175, 90 minutes or more, for 2 to 6 guests; the meeting point is confirmed with the booking.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:20 p.m., a little over six hours after pickup.
About $235 per person for Hestan Vineyards and Mt. Brave, plus Favia's fee, which is confirmed when the appointment is set.
Favia hosts Thursday to Monday, so this plan suits those days, and Mt. Brave confirms its meeting point with the booking. 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 Menagerie?
No. Menagerie has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Menagerie wine?
Join the allocation list on the winery's website, or email info@lovemenagerie.com.
Who makes Menagerie wines?
Master winemaker Philippe Melka with director of winemaking Maayan Koschitzky; Rob Mondavi is a partner and wine consultant.
Where is Menagerie?
It is a Napa-based label without a tasting room; its wines are bottled as Napa Valley.
Why are the wines named for animals?
Each name is a collective noun for animals, such as a shadow of jaguars or a parade of elephants, and a portion of proceeds supports wildlife conservation through Tusk.
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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