Oakville · Napa Valley
Visit Napa Cellars with a Private Chauffeur
An Oakville winery that pours in its founder's geodesic dome on Highway 29, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Napa Cellars was founded in 1976 on a five-acre estate vineyard along Highway 29 in Oakville. Founder Charlie Woods commissioned the geodesic dome that still stands on those original five acres. Today the winery is part of the Trinchero family's wine portfolio, and winemaker Joe Shirley has shaped its wines for nearly two decades.
The dome is hard to miss from the highway, and it is now the tasting room. The winery sits in the Oakville AVA and makes classic, approachable Napa Valley wines meant to be opened and shared: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and more, across its Classic, Winemaker Series and Reserve collections.
Visits are relaxed. Guided tastings start at $40 and run about 90 minutes, indoors or outside among the vines, and a 30-minute Flight Light suits a shorter stop. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits. Dogs get water, treats and a Napa Cellars bandana, and guests may bring a picnic to the outdoor tables.
Tasting Fees
$25 for Mindful Sips, a non-alcoholic flight of five wines (60 minutes). Guided Tasting Flights from $40, about 90 minutes, plus a shorter 30-minute Flight Light. $55 for the Wine and Potato Chip Pairing and $60 for the Futures Flight (90 minutes). $85 for the Vineyard Box Lunch and Wine Experience, about 2 hours.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
7481 St. Helena Highway South, Oakville
AVA
Oakville
Visiting
Open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome as space permits.
Known For
Classic, approachable Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, poured in a geodesic dome in Oakville
Founded
1976
Good to Know
Parties larger than 7 should contact the tasting room ahead. Children are welcome; note them when you book. Dogs are welcome. Picnics are allowed at the outdoor tables, and cheeses, oils and jams are sold on site.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or Hotel Yountville.
10:00 · Pickup at Bardessono or Hotel Yountville
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Bardessono, a LEED Platinum hotel and spa in Yountville, and Hotel Yountville, a vineyard-estate-inspired resort on Washington Street, are each about 5 minutes from Napa Cellars. The tasting room opens at 10 a.m., so a 10:00 pickup works. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Napa Cellars
Tasting Flights, about 90 minutes (from $40). Short on time? The 30-minute Flight Light keeps the day moving. The Futures Flight ($60) previews upcoming releases in the same 90 minutes.
12:00 · Regusci Winery
About 12 minutes away. One of California's original ghost wineries, in the Stags Leap District, with a family estate of vineyards and gardens on the Silverado Trail. The self-guided Terrace Experience is $45 and the hosted Legacy Patio Tasting is $65. By reservation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 21 and over.
1:15 · Lunch at Auberge du Soleil
About 15 minutes away. Lunch high on Rutherford Hill with views across the valley. The Bar serves daily from 11:30 a.m., and The Restaurant offers a prix fixe lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Cakebread Cellars
About 10 minutes away. A Rutherford winery known for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Courtyard Tasting is $60 for 75 minutes, seated in an open-air courtyard. By reservation, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:55 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Alpha Omega
Adds about an hour and a half. A Rutherford winery where guests choose their flight on arrival, and leashed dogs and supervised children are welcome. Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows; tastings start at $75 and run about 90 minutes, with final seating at 4:30 p.m.
About $145 to $165 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Napa Cellars is open Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday), so plan this day for one of those days.
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 Napa Cellars?
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome as space permits. Groups larger than 7 should contact the tasting room first. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Napa Cellars?
Guided tastings start at $40 per person and last about 90 minutes. The Wine and Potato Chip Pairing is $55, the Futures Flight is $60, the Vineyard Box Lunch and Wine Experience is $85, and a non-alcoholic flight is $25, as of September 2026.
Can I bring children or my dog to Napa Cellars?
Yes. Children are welcome (let the winery know when you book), and dogs get water, treats and a Napa Cellars bandana.
What is the dome at Napa Cellars?
The tasting room is a geodesic dome commissioned by founder Charlie Woods on the winery's original five acres in Oakville.
Who owns Napa Cellars?
Napa Cellars is part of the Trinchero family's wine portfolio. Joe Shirley is the winemaker.
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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