Mount Veeder · Napa Valley
Visit Mount Veeder Winery with a Private Chauffeur
Terraced mountain Cabernet from three ranches between 1,000 and 1,600 feet, first planted in 1970. Mount Veeder Winery 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
Mount Veeder Winery goes back to Michael and Arlene Bernstein, who planted their first Cabernet on the mountain in 1970; when 59 of the original cuttings took root, the winery says, they knew they were onto something. Encouraged by their friend Robert Mondavi, they founded the winery and became a driving force behind the Mount Veeder AVA. Today the label is owned by Constellation Brands.
The winery farms three ranches between 1,000 and 1,600 feet: the Winery Ranch, where the Bernsteins lived in a Civil War-era cabin; the North Ranch, with views south toward San Francisco Bay; and the steep Rosenquist Ranch. Vines grow on wide terraces cut into the slopes, above the fog, in keeping with the winery's tradition of planting all five Bordeaux varieties. Winemaker John Giannini, who trained under Thomas Rivers Brown, makes the Napa Valley and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wines are sold on the winery's website and through stores and restaurants, which its Find Locally page lists. Mount Veeder Winery lists no tasting room, tours or visiting hours, so there is no way to visit the ranches. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do host, two of them on Mount Veeder itself.
Tasting Fees
Mount Veeder Winery 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
Mount Veeder
Visiting
Mount Veeder Winery lists no tasting room, tours or visiting hours. Its wines are sold online and through stores and restaurants.
Known For
Mountain-grown Napa Valley and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
First vines planted in 1970
Good to Know
Wines ship from mtveeder.com, and the Find Locally page lists stores. Order help: customerservice@mtveeder.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa
Since Mount Veeder Winery does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel, and Archer Hotel Napa, a boutique hotel with a rooftop bar, are both in downtown Napa, about 35 minutes from Mayacamas on winding mountain roads. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:35 · Mayacamas Vineyards
About 35 minutes away. A historic stone winery near the top of Mount Veeder, with vines from about 1,800 to 2,200 feet; its 1971 Cabernet was chosen for the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The Classic estate tour and tasting is $135, about 60 minutes. By prepaid reservation, seven days a week; the winery does not allow ride shares, so private transportation is the way up.
11:55 · Progeny Winery
About 20 minutes away. Paul and Betty Woolls's winery on Mount Veeder, surrounded by the 32-acre Woolls Ranch Vineyard, with winemaker Sean Capiaux since the start. The Classic Progeny Tasting of three wines, including a library vintage, is $100, 75 minutes. By prior appointment, seven days a week.
1:30 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door in downtown Napa, a sit-down restaurant on First Street. Lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 12:30 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Krupp Brothers
About 10 minutes away. The Krupp family's estate at the foot of the Vaca Mountains off the Silverado Trail, pouring wines from their Stagecoach Vineyard, which climbs to 1,900 feet in red volcanic soil. The Estate Tasting of five wines with cheese and charcuterie is $75, daily at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. By appointment.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:25 p.m., just under six and a half hours after pickup.
About $310 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Mayacamas and Krupp Brothers host daily and Progeny seven days a week, so this day works any day. It runs just under six and a half hours, back around 4:25 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 Mount Veeder Winery?
No. Mount Veeder Winery lists no tasting room, tours or visiting hours, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby Mount Veeder estates that do host.
How can I buy Mount Veeder Winery wine?
On mtveeder.com, or at stores and restaurants listed on its Find Locally page.
Who owns Mount Veeder Winery?
Constellation Brands. The winery was founded by Michael and Arlene Bernstein, who planted their first vines on the mountain in 1970.
Where is Mount Veeder Winery?
Its three estate ranches are on Mount Veeder, in the Mount Veeder AVA west of the city of Napa, between 1,000 and 1,600 feet.
What is Mount Veeder Winery known for?
Mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from terraced hillside vineyards, bottled as a Napa Valley Cabernet and a Reserve.
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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