Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Michael-Scott with a Private Chauffeur
A small bonded winery in Napa's Browns Valley making limited lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel since 1996. Michael-Scott 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
Michael Quinn founded Michael-Scott Winery in 1996, and in 2026 it is celebrating 30 years. It is a small, bonded Napa Valley winery on the west side of the city of Napa, in the scenic enclave of Browns Valley. Alongside its own label, it offers turnkey private label wine services for clients, from production through fulfillment, as well as storage.
The wines are made in very limited lots, typically 200 to 300 cases per wine and often fewer than 100, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel from Napa and Sonoma fruit, using sustainable practices and organically certified fruit. The winery reports consistent ratings of 92 points and up. Current releases include Howell Mountain and Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon and a Dry Creek Zinfandel.
The wines are sold on the winery's website, where you can also sign up for new releases and member pricing. Michael-Scott has no tasting room and publishes no visiting hours or way to book a visit. The day below takes you to three estates in Carneros and north Napa that do welcome guests, a short drive from Browns Valley.
Tasting Fees
Michael-Scott 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
Michael-Scott Wines does not have a tasting room and does not publish visiting hours or a way to book a visit.
Known For
Small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, and private label wine services
Founded
1996
Good to Know
Wines are sold on michaelscottwines.net, where you can sign up for new releases and member pricing. Private label inquiries go through the same site.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Archer Hotel Napa or The Meritage Resort.
10:00 · Pickup at Archer Hotel Napa or The Meritage Resort
Since Michael-Scott does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, starting in Carneros, just south of Browns Valley. Archer Hotel Napa, downtown, and The Meritage Resort, at the south end of Napa, are each about 12 minutes from Truchard. The day below fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Truchard Vineyards
About 12 minutes away. A Carneros family estate of 400 acres, where the tasting is a walk through the vineyards and an 11,000-square-foot wine cave. The Vineyard Tour and Tasting is $55; we allow about 75 minutes. Monday through Friday by reservation only; 21 and over.
11:45 · Etude Wines
About 10 minutes away. A Carneros winery devoted to Pinot Noir for 40 years, which also makes single-vineyard Napa Cabernets. The Cabernet Collection tasting is $85 for about an hour (the seated Terroir Experience is $55). Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; appointments are recommended and walk-ins are welcome.
1:00 · Lunch at Grace's Table
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Grace's Table on Second Street in downtown Napa, a sit-down local favorite open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 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 10 minutes away. A small family winery with a hillside Cabernet vineyard on Spring Mountain, pouring at a private, seated tasting in its north Napa Tasting Salon. $85, 60 to 90 minutes, waived with six bottles of Cabernet per couple. By appointment, with times from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 21 and over, groups of eight or fewer.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $195 to $225 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Truchard hosts Monday through Friday, so this day works on weekdays.
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 Michael-Scott Wines?
Not at present. Michael-Scott has no tasting room and publishes no way to book a visit, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Michael-Scott wine?
On michaelscottwines.net, which lists current releases; you can also sign up there for new releases and member pricing.
Who founded Michael-Scott Wines?
Michael Quinn, in 1996.
Where is Michael-Scott Wines?
On the west side of Napa in Browns Valley, in the Napa Valley AVA.
What is Michael-Scott known for?
Small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, typically 200 to 300 cases per wine, and private label wine services.
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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