Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Oleandri with a Private Chauffeur
Founder Fred D'Amato's small-lot Cabernet and Cabernet Franc from vineyards such as Georges III in Rutherford and Stagecoach, made by Patrick Saboe. Oleandri 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
Oleandri is the label of founder and proprietor Fred D'Amato, who comes from a family of winemakers: his grandfather Giovanni Vella bottled California reds, and his grandfather Onofrio D'Amato made the case for Italian reds and whites in the 1970s. The aim, in Oleandri's words, is to bottle wines from some of California's best known and most exclusive vineyards. The winemaker is Patrick Saboe.
In Napa Valley the sources include Georges III in Rutherford, planted in 1895; Stagecoach, with red volcanic soils high in the eastern hills, for Cabernet Franc; Broken Rock Ranch on Atlas Peak; Moulds Family Vineyard in the Mount Veeder area; and Game Theory on Howell Mountain, nearly 2,000 feet up. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay come from Rodgers Creek on the Sonoma Coast and the Sta. Rita Hills.
Oleandri sells through its website and a wine club that offers pre-release access to each vintage; club members can also host their own tasting events with Fred. Oleandri publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. Since Georges III ties the wines to Rutherford, the day below visits upvalley estates, two of which also pour Georges III Cabernet.
Tasting Fees
Oleandri 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
Napa Valley
Visiting
Oleandri does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online and through its wine club.
Known For
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Georges III Vineyard and Stagecoach Cabernet Franc
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
The wine club offers pre-release access, 20% savings on a case a year or 25% on two cases, and the chance to host a tasting event with Fred D'Amato. Contact 707-968-1414.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Alila Napa Valley
Since Oleandri does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, two of them pouring Cabernet from the same Georges III Vineyard. Harvest Inn and Alila Napa Valley are both in St. Helena, about 10 to 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Boich Family Cellar
About 15 minutes away. A small allocation house making Beckstoffer To Kalon and Georges III Cabernet, poured in the cave lounge at Hunnicutt on the Silverado Trail. The hosted tasting with light bites is $150; we allow about 75 minutes. By prior arrangement only; availability is intentionally limited.
11:45 · Myriad Cellars
About 12 minutes away. Winemaker Mike Smith's own label of Cabernet from Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, To Kalon and Georges III, poured at Brasswood north of St. Helena. Tastings are $125, about 90 minutes, usually four to six wines. By appointment, with priority for mailing list members; we arrange it on your behalf.
1:30 · Lunch at The Charter Oak
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at The Charter Oak in St. Helena, a sit-down restaurant cooking over an open hearth, open daily from 11:30 a.m. (brunch from 11 a.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.
2:50 · Neyers Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. Bruce and Barbara Neyers' family winery, shaped by years importing wine from small French estates, hosts unhurried seated tastings in Oakville. $50 per person, about 90 minutes. By appointment, Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:35 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $325 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Boich and Myriad set times by arrangement, and Neyers hosts Thursday to Saturday, so plan this day for one of those days. The day runs past six hours; extra time is billed by the hour. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Oleandri?
No. Oleandri has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Oleandri wine?
On oleandriwines.com or through the Oleandri wine club, which gets pre-release access to each vintage.
Who owns Oleandri?
Founder and proprietor Fred D'Amato; Patrick Saboe is the winemaker.
Where do Oleandri's grapes come from?
In Napa Valley, Georges III in Rutherford, Stagecoach, Broken Rock Ranch on Atlas Peak, Moulds Family Vineyard and Game Theory on Howell Mountain; also the Sonoma Coast and the Sta. Rita Hills.
What is Oleandri known for?
Its Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from the Georges III Vineyard, planted in 1895, and its Stagecoach Cabernet Franc.
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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