St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Moone-Tsai with a Private Chauffeur
Howell Mountain, To Kalon and Pritchard Hill wines made by Philippe Melka, poured in guided tastings or a wine-paired lunch at the Brasswood estate north of St. Helena, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
MaryAnn and Larry Tsai started Moone-Tsai in 2003. Fresh out of Harvard Business School, MaryAnn went to work in the Napa Valley wine business and helped create Beringer's Bancroft Ranch Merlots on Howell Mountain, one of several wines she worked on that were rated the number one wine in the world. Today the couple live in the Las Posadas district of Howell Mountain, where the label's story began.
The wines come from some of the valley's most sought-after blocks: Howell Mountain, To Kalon in Oakville, Pritchard Hill, Coombsville and St. Helena. The winemaker is Philippe Melka, who trained in Bordeaux at Haut-Brion and Petrus. The landmark wine is the Howell Mountain Hillside Blend, alongside the Cor Leonis and Black List Cabernets and a Chardonnay. Most of the wine goes to the mailing list and to restaurant wine lists.
Guests taste at the Brasswood estate on Highway 29 just north of St. Helena, where the winery and tasting room are based. It is a relaxed, guided visit for 2 to 8 people, and the three-course wine-paired lunch is a good choice for a long, unhurried stop. Guests like to linger afterward at Brasswood's bakery, gallery and shops before the next drive.
Tasting Fees
$125 for the guided Wine Tasting of current releases, about an hour. $150 for the Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing, about an hour. $200 for the Wine-Paired Lunch, three courses with a flight of wines, about 90 minutes.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3111 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
By appointment only, daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the Brasswood estate in St. Helena. Book at least a week ahead; a credit card holds the reservation.
Known For
Howell Mountain Hillside Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, To Kalon and Pritchard Hill
Founded
2003
Good to Know
Groups of 2 to 8. Full fees are charged for cancellations within 24 hours, and the winery may cancel for guests 15 minutes or more late without notice. Black List and Core Collection members taste free with up to four guests. Ages and pets are not published.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood or Harvest Inn
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Meadowood, the resort east of St. Helena at the foot of Howell Mountain, is about 10 minutes from Brasswood, and Harvest Inn, on Highway 29 at the south end of St. Helena, is about 8 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Moone-Tsai Wines
The guided Wine Tasting, about an hour ($125). The cheese pairing ($150) takes the same time; the Wine-Paired Lunch ($200, about 90 minutes) replaces the lunch stop below.
11:35 · Fantesca Estate & Winery
About 12 minutes away. A Spring Mountain estate on land that was part of Caroline Bale's 1860 dowry, with a mountainside cave and valley views. The Private Tour & Tasting is $200, 90 minutes. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no children on the estate.
1:20 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch's farm-to-table restaurant at the south end of St. Helena, open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Hunnicutt Wines
About 12 minutes away. A family winery in the pines above the Silverado Trail, with caves cut into volcanic tuff and a tasting room hung with vintage skis. The Portfolio Tasting is $75, waived with three bottles per person; we allow about an hour. By appointment, daily until 3:30 p.m.
3:55 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:10 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $400 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
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 Moone-Tsai?
Yes. Tastings are by confirmed advance reservation only, and the winery suggests booking at least a week ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Moone-Tsai?
$125 per person for the guided Wine Tasting, $150 with a cheese pairing and $200 for the three-course Wine-Paired Lunch, as of September 2026.
Where do you taste Moone-Tsai wines?
At the Brasswood estate on Highway 29 just north of St. Helena, where Moone-Tsai's winery and tasting room are based.
Who makes Moone-Tsai wines?
Philippe Melka is the winemaker. MaryAnn and Larry Tsai, who founded the label in 2003, own it and are involved in every part of the business.
What is Moone-Tsai known for?
Its Howell Mountain Hillside Blend and small-lot Cabernets from Howell Mountain, To Kalon, Pritchard Hill and other noted Napa Valley sites.
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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