Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit PEJU with a Private Chauffeur
A family-owned Rutherford estate with a stained glass tower, sculpture gardens and Cabernet Sauvignon, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Tony and Herta (HB) Peju bought 30 acres in Napa Valley's Rutherford district in 1983, and the first PEJU wine, a 1983 Cabernet Sauvignon, was released in 1985. Tony died in 2023. The winery is still family-owned, led today by their daughters Lisa and Ariana, and Sara Fowler has made the wine since 2006.
The estate is known as much for its grounds as its wine. A sycamore-lined drive, hand-pruned by Tony into an arch, leads to a 50-foot stone tower with a copper roof, completed in 2003, that holds a 1906 stained glass window by Franz Mayer of Munich. Marble and bronze sculptures sit among gardens and a koi pond, and the 30-acre Rutherford vineyard was certified organic in 2007.
PEJU focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties, including estate wines from the Rutherford AVA. The tasting room is open daily and keeps things relaxed. Walk-ins can try the Taster's Trio, while the seated tastings, a Heritage flight of five reds and a Chef's Tasting with food pairings are booked ahead. Families are welcome, with wine served to guests 21 and over.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Taster's Trio (three wines, walk-in friendly) and $65 for the Classic Seated Tasting. $85 for the Heritage Tasting of five red wines. $125 for the Large Group Tasting (8 to 14 guests). $165 for the Chef's Tasting Experience, five wine and food pairings, Thursday to Sunday.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended through Tock, and walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties, its stained glass tower and sculpture gardens
Founded
1983
Good to Know
Wine is served to guests 21 and over; guests under 21 are welcome with their parents on the Taster's Trio and Classic Seated Tasting. Parties of 8 to 14 book the Large Group Tasting, daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Chef's Tasting runs Thursday to Sunday.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:40 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:40 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Auberge du Soleil
PEJU's tasting room opens at 11 a.m., so the day starts a little later than usual. Harvest Inn, a garden resort at the south end of St. Helena, is about 7 minutes from PEJU, and Auberge du Soleil, on the hillside above Rutherford, is about 9 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · PEJU Winery
Start with the Classic Seated Tasting ($65), or the walk-in friendly Taster's Trio ($40). The Heritage Tasting ($85) pours five red wines and needs a reservation. Leave a few minutes for the gardens and the tower's stained glass window.
12:20 · Pine Ridge Vineyards
About 18 minutes away. A Stags Leap District winery on the Silverado Trail with wine caves dug into its hillside, including a Cabernet Cave 130 feet underground. The Estate Tasting is $60 and about 60 minutes, for up to 6 guests. By reservation; open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:35 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:55 · Alpha Omega
About 8 minutes away. A Rutherford winery whose estate fountains have become a local landmark, with tastings on the terrace or in the tasting room. Flights are $75 to $125, about 90 minutes; last seating at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome when space allows; leashed dogs are welcome.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:40 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Merryvale Vineyards
Adds about an hour and a half. A winery on Main Street in St. Helena with a historic Cask Room. The Winery Exclusives tasting ($50, 90 minutes) takes walk-ins as space allows, though a reservation is recommended. The tasting room is open until 5:30 p.m.
About $175 to $270 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 PEJU?
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome when space allows; the Taster's Trio is designed for walk-ins. The Heritage and Chef's tastings require a reservation. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at PEJU?
$40 per person for the Taster's Trio, $65 for the Classic Seated Tasting, $85 for the Heritage Tasting and $165 for the Chef's Tasting Experience (Thursday to Sunday). Groups of 8 to 14 book the Large Group Tasting at $125 per person, as of September 2026.
Can children visit PEJU?
Yes. Guests under 21 are welcome with their parents on the Taster's Trio and the Classic Seated Tasting, though wine is served only to guests 21 and over.
Who owns PEJU?
The Peju family. Founders Tony and Herta (HB) Peju bought the Rutherford estate in 1983, and their daughters Lisa and Ariana lead the winery today.
What is the tower at PEJU?
A 50-foot stone tower with a copper roof, designed by architect Calvin Straub and completed in 2003. It holds a 1906 Art Nouveau stained glass window by Franz Mayer of Munich, which Tony Peju found at an auction in San Francisco.
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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