Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Migliavacca with a Private Chauffeur
A downtown Napa wine company founded in 1866, closed at Prohibition and revived in 2016 by a great-great-granddaughter of its founder. Migliavacca 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
Giacomo Migliavacca, born in Pavia, Italy, in 1833, moved his family to Napa in 1866 and started making wine behind his grocery store on Brown Street. The Migliavacca Wine Company grew into one of California's largest producers, and its red wine won a gold medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The company closed in 1919 with Prohibition.
In 2016 Katie Migliavacca, Giacomo's great-great-granddaughter and namesake, revived the company with her business partner and winemaker, Vincent Traverso. Vin was for years the right hand of winemaker Kirk Venge and serves on the board of Napa County Landmarks. The current wines include a Napa Valley Sangiovese, Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, plus a new label, Miles of Cows, a literal translation of the family name.
Migliavacca calls itself a winery without walls: there is no traditional tasting room, so it does not receive visitors. The wines are sold online, and club members are invited to dinners in cities around the country and to virtual tastings. The day below takes you to three Napa Valley estates that do host, starting in Carneros.
Tasting Fees
Migliavacca 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
Migliavacca has no traditional tasting room and does not receive visitors; the winery describes itself as "a winery without walls."
Known For
Napa Valley Sangiovese, Vermentino and Cabernet Sauvignon from a revived 1866 Napa name
Founded
1866 (revived 2016)
Good to Know
Buy online at migwine.com or join the club, which ships three times a year and includes a bottle of the Miles of Cows label. Contact info@migwine.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Napa River Inn or Andaz Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Napa River Inn or Andaz Napa
Since Migliavacca does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Napa River Inn, a historic inn in the Napa Mill on the riverfront, and Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel in downtown Napa, are each about 15 minutes from the first stop in Carneros. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Faustini Wines
About 15 minutes away. A family label pouring at its Tasting Salon at POST inside Carneros Resort, where the grounds have fireplaces and bocce courts. A tasting of a selection of Faustini wines is $45 to $65, about 60 minutes, booked online or by phone; the winery does not publish its hours, so we confirm the time when we book.
11:35 · Silver Trident Winery
About 20 minutes away. A boutique family winery whose Yountville Tasting Home sits on a private piazza, known for playful pairings such as five wines with artisanal potato chips. The Potato Chip Extravaganza is $65 for about 75 minutes. Open daily, with reservations from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; parties up to 6.
1:00 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, a Napa Valley favorite for more than 40 years, 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.
2:20 · Jean Edwards Cellars
About 20 minutes away. A family Cabernet house pouring in The Tasting Barn on Atlas Peak Road near Silverado Resort, where dogs and families are welcome. The Portfolio Experience of top selections is $65, about 90 minutes. Reservations recommended; open weekdays noon to 4 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:05 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $175 to $195 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Faustini does not publish its hours, so we confirm the time when we book and adjust the order if needed. 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 Migliavacca Wine Company?
No. Migliavacca has no traditional tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Migliavacca wine?
Online at migwine.com or through the wine club, which ships three times a year.
Who owns Migliavacca Wine Company?
Katie Migliavacca, great-great-granddaughter of founder Giacomo Migliavacca, with her business partner and winemaker Vincent Traverso.
When was Migliavacca founded?
In 1866 in Napa; it closed in 1919 with Prohibition and was revived in 2016.
What does Migliavacca make today?
Napa Valley Sangiovese, Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, plus the new Miles of Cows label.
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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