Oak Knoll District · Napa Valley
Visit Monticello with a Private Chauffeur
The Corley family's Oak Knoll District estate, with a Jefferson House modeled on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Jay Corley came to Napa looking for a site to grow grapes with a real sense of place and found an old prune and walnut orchard in what would become the Oak Knoll District. The family has farmed the same land since 1970, and 1980 was the first vintage of Monticello wine.
Jay named the winery for Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home, and the Jefferson House on the estate is modeled on Monticello in Charlottesville. His son Kevin joined him to expand the vineyards and winemaking, and the estate is now run by Kevin and the third generation, Hayden Corley. The wines are family-owned and estate-grown.
Monticello is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tastings are booked through CellarPass, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows. The setting is relaxed and down to earth, a good fit for first-time visitors and longtime Napa regulars alike. For groups or special requests the winery asks guests to email ahead.
Tasting Fees
Monticello does not publish its tasting fees online. We confirm the current tasting and price when we book.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4242 Big Ranch Road, Napa
AVA
Oak Knoll District
Visiting
Open daily, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome as available; reservations through CellarPass.
Known For
Estate-grown Oak Knoll District wines and the Jefferson House
Founded
1970 (first vintage 1980)
Good to Know
Groups and special requests are arranged by email (wine@monticellonapa.com). Confirm ages and pets with the winery when booking.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Archer Hotel Napa or Milliken Creek Inn. Monticello opens at 10:30 a.m., so the day starts a little later.
10:15 · Pickup at Archer Hotel Napa or Milliken Creek Inn
Archer Hotel Napa, in downtown Napa, is about 12 minutes from the estate, and Milliken Creek Inn, on the Napa River, is about 8 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Monticello Vineyards
A tasting at the Corley family estate, about an hour. The current fee is confirmed when we book.
11:50 · Shadybrook Estate Winery
About 18 minutes away. A family estate on the historic Rapp Ranch in Coombsville, with tastings on the Grand Terrace and horseback rides through the property for guests who book them ahead. Wine Tasting on the Grand Terrace is $95 with cheese and charcuterie, about 90 minutes. By reservation; final seating 3:30 p.m.
1:30 · Lunch at Zuzu
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Zuzu on Main Street in downtown Napa, a sit-down tapas and paella restaurant open daily from noon. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Matthiasson
About 12 minutes away. Steve and Jill Matthiasson's family winery, known for organic farming and rare Italian grapes, with tastings outdoors overlooking their Phoenix Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District. The standard tasting is $75, about 75 minutes, with five or six wines. By appointment, seven days a week.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $170 per person in tasting fees for Shadybrook and Matthiasson, paid directly to each winery, plus Monticello's tasting fee.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
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 Monticello?
Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, and reservations are taken through CellarPass. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Monticello?
Monticello does not publish its tasting fee online; we confirm the current price when we book, as of September 2026.
What is the Jefferson House at Monticello?
A house on the estate modeled on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia, which gave the winery its name.
Who owns Monticello Vineyards?
The Corley family. Jay Corley founded it, and today Kevin Corley and the third generation, Hayden Corley, run the estate.
When is Monticello open?
Daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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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