Pope Valley · Napa Valley
Visit Pope Valley Winery with a Private Chauffeur
A family-run estate from 1897 on the quiet far side of Howell Mountain, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Pope Valley Winery opened in 1897 as the Burgundy Winery & Olive Oil Factory for Pope Valley. A century later, in 1997, the Eakle family took ownership, and David and Diana Eakle, who grew up at the winery, have run it since 2017. The family's roots are in farming and construction, and their vineyard management company farms the vines, so the family carries the wine from vineyard to cellar.
The estate keeps its pre-Prohibition buildings: the original three-story gravity-flow winery, a hand-dug cave, a blacksmith shop and the old farmhouse. Pope Valley lies over Howell Mountain on the valley's quieter east side, outside any sub-appellation, so the wines carry the Napa Valley AVA. The winery calls it the other side of Napa. Current releases include Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese.
Visits are by reservation, mainly Friday through Monday. The Vineyard View Experience is a hosted flight of current releases with the story of the land and the family. Depending on the weather, it may be poured on the patio, around a barrel in the cellar or indoors. The booking form asks whether you would like to stay for a picnic afterward, weather permitting.
Tasting Fees
$35 for the Vineyard View Experience, a hosted flight of current releases, about 60 minutes. The fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles per guest.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
By reservation only, mainly Friday to Monday; other days by request. Closed on major holidays.
Known For
Pre-Prohibition buildings and a hand-dug cave; Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese
Founded
1897 (Eakle family since 1997)
Good to Know
Parties of up to 8 book online; larger groups call the winery. The booking form asks whether you are bringing guests under 21 or a dog, so mention either when reserving. It also asks if you plan to stay for a picnic afterward (weather permitting).
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn
Pope Valley sits on the far side of Howell Mountain, so the first drive is the longest of the day, about 30 to 35 minutes. Alila Napa Valley is a Hyatt resort on Main Street in St. Helena, and Harvest Inn is a vineyard-side resort at the south end of town. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:40 · Pope Valley Winery
The Vineyard View Experience, about an hour ($35, waived with the purchase of two bottles per guest). Ask your host about the hand-dug cave and the old blacksmith shop.
12:00 · CADE Estate Winery
About 20 minutes away. A Howell Mountain estate 1,850 feet above the valley floor, with a LEED Gold certified winery. The Current Release Tasting of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon is $100 and about 60 minutes. By appointment; 21 and over only, and no pets.
1:15 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch on Main Street in St. Helena, open daily from 11:30 a.m. (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.
2:25 · Mending Wall
About 12 minutes away. A small winery on the Silverado Trail at the foot of Howell Mountain, named for Robert Frost's poem, where Thomas Rivers Brown makes the wines. The Estate Tasting of current releases is $85 and runs 60 to 90 minutes. By appointment.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Romeo Vineyards & Cellars
Adds about an hour. A garden courtyard tasting room in downtown Calistoga, home of Sempre Vive wines, about 12 minutes up the valley. Walk-ins are welcome for parties under six as space allows ($30, waived with a two-bottle purchase); last tasting at 5 p.m.
About $220 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Pope Valley Winery hosts tastings mainly Friday through Monday. A Tuesday to Thursday visit is possible by request, and your chauffeur will ask when making the reservation.
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 Pope Valley Winery?
Yes. Tastings are by reservation only, mainly Friday through Monday, with other days by request. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Pope Valley Winery?
$35 per person for the Vineyard View Experience, about 60 minutes, waived with the purchase of two bottles per guest, as of September 2026.
How old is Pope Valley Winery?
It dates to 1897, when it opened as the Burgundy Winery & Olive Oil Factory. The original three-story gravity-flow winery, hand-dug cave, blacksmith shop and farmhouse still stand.
Who owns Pope Valley Winery?
The Eakle family, who have owned it since 1997. David and Diana Eakle, who grew up at the winery, have run it since 2017.
What wines does Pope Valley Winery make?
Current releases include Cabernet Sauvignon (among them a Howell Mountain bottling and a Reserve), Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and a red wine called Faultline.
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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