St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Montagu with a Private Chauffeur
Weston Eidson's very small-production Napa and Sonoma wines, named for his great-grandfather, the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. Montagu 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
Weston Eidson founded Montagu Wines in 2012 and named it for his family history. His great-grandfather John, the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, was a British automotive pioneer, and John's son Edward, the third Lord, founded Britain's National Motor Museum and grew wine from his own vineyard in southern England. Weston also makes a sister label, Silver Ghost Cellars.
From the beginning, Montagu has focused on extremely limited production. Weston learned from mentors Jason Moore and Russell Bevan and aims for wines that are richly layered, complex and balanced. The grapes come from vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma, and the winery describes each wine as an expression of the place it comes from.
Montagu has no tasting room and lists no visits. It sells through its website and wine club, and its newsletter announces tastings in your area, so the easiest way to taste is to sign up and watch for one. Since Montagu does not host, the day below takes you to three sought-after estates around St. Helena that do.
Tasting Fees
Montagu 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
St. Helena
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Montagu has no tasting room and does not offer tours or tastings; it invites people to sign up to hear about tastings in their area.
Known For
Extremely limited-production wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma vineyards
Founded
2012
Good to Know
Wine is sold through the website and wine club. The winery can be reached at 707-418-0020.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Alila Napa Valley or Southbridge Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Alila Napa Valley or Southbridge Napa Valley
Since Montagu does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Alila Napa Valley, at the north end of St. Helena, and Southbridge Napa Valley, at the south end of town, are each about 10 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Young Inglewood Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A small, organically farmed family estate on the St. Helena benchland, where a short walk through the winery and vines ends in a tasting salon filled with the family's art collection. The Estate Tasting is $125, about 90 minutes. By appointment, prepaid on Tock, with times daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12:00 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the main restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, with seasonal dishes drawn from the Meadowood farm. Lunch is served on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:00 · Gallica
About 12 minutes away. Winemaker Rosemary Cakebread's organically farmed estate against the Mayacamas near Sulphur Creek, with a contemporary barn among the vines and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The Estate Tasting of five current releases is $90, about 75 minutes. By appointment, Monday to Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (1 p.m. on Saturday), booked at least 72 hours ahead.
3:30 · Melka Estates
About 12 minutes away. Philippe and Cherie Melka's small estate on the Silverado Trail, with a 1982 farm barn that holds a library of about 3,000 bottles. Meet Melka is $75, 45 minutes in the loft with valley views, waived with a wine purchase. By appointment, requested by phone or email.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $290 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Gallica's 2 p.m. tasting runs Monday to Friday (1 p.m. on Saturday), and Forum serves lunch on weekdays, so this day suits a weekday. Back by about 4:30 p.m.
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 Montagu?
No. Montagu has no tasting room and offers no tours or tastings, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Montagu wine?
Through the Montagu website and wine club. The newsletter also announces tastings in your area.
Who owns Montagu Wines?
Founder Weston Eidson, who started Montagu in 2012 and also makes Silver Ghost Cellars.
Where is Montagu?
Montagu lists no address for visitors. It sources grapes from vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma.
Why is it called Montagu?
For Weston Eidson's great-grandfather John, the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, a British automotive pioneer. John's son Edward founded Britain's National Motor Museum.
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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