Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Monvitis with a Private Chauffeur
Small-lot Napa Valley Cabernet from Calistoga and Atlas Peak fruit, from former telecommunications executive Jon Schwartz. Monvitis 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
Monvitis is family-owned and was founded by winemaker Jon Schwartz, a former telecommunications and internet service executive who, in the winery's words, became obsessed with making wine that expresses place and time. It makes small lots from select vineyards in the Napa Valley and the North Coast, with long-term grower relationships at the core.
The flagship 2021 Cuvée Lynn Marie Cabernet Sauvignon blends valley fruit from the Calistoga AVA with mountain fruit from Atlas Peak, picked at 4 a.m., cold soaked and aged 20 months in French oak; Wine Enthusiast gave it 92 points. A 2021 Solano Classico, a Super Tuscan-style red from Suisun Valley, scored 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. Both current vintages are sold out.
There is no tasting room, and Monvitis does not receive visitors; its address is an office suite on First Street in Napa. Join the mailing list or preferred members program for future releases. The day below stays near Napa and the Stags Leap District, below Atlas Peak, at three estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
Monvitis does not offer tastings.
On the day below, tastings are $60 at Pine Ridge, $50 at Silverado Vineyards and $75 at Chimney Rock, paid directly to each winery.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Monvitis has no tasting room and does not receive visitors; its office is in downtown Napa, and wines go to its mailing list and preferred members.
Known For
Cuvée Lynn Marie Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga and Atlas Peak fruit
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Current vintages are sold out; join the mailing list at monvitiswines.com for future releases. Contact (707) 310-8582 or information@monvitiswines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a downtown Napa hotel such as Archer Hotel Napa or Andaz Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Archer Hotel Napa or Andaz Napa
Since Monvitis does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are on First Street in downtown Napa, about 15 to 20 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Pine Ridge Vineyards
About 15 to 20 minutes away. Stags Leap District Cabernet, tasted in caves 130 feet underground. The Estate Tasting is $60, about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; reservations strongly encouraged.
11:30 · Silverado Vineyards
About 5 minutes away. The Disney family's hilltop winery in the Stags Leap District, home of SOLO Cabernet. The Discovery Tasting is $50, 45 to 60 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last reservation at 3:30.
12:45 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door at the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa. We confirm hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:10 · Chimney Rock Winery
About 15 minutes away. A Cape Dutch-style estate on a former golf course, making Stags Leap Cabernet. Taste of Terroir is $75, about 90 minutes, daily. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; book ahead.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back in downtown Napa by about 4:00 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $185 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
All three wineries are open daily. Silverado Vineyards' last reservation is at 3:30 p.m., so we keep it in the morning.
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 I visit Monvitis?
No. Monvitis has no tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Monvitis wine?
The current vintages are sold out. Join the mailing list or preferred members program at monvitiswines.com for future releases.
Who makes Monvitis?
Founder and winemaker Jon Schwartz, a former telecommunications and internet service executive. The winery is family-owned.
Where do Monvitis grapes come from?
Select vineyards in the Napa Valley and the North Coast. The 2021 Cuvée Lynn Marie Cabernet blends Calistoga and Atlas Peak fruit.
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 833-915-2436.
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