Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Ru Vango with a Private Chauffeur
A Carneros tasting room and art gallery on the old Carneros Creek Winery site, with Salvador Dalí's Les Chants de Maldoror etchings on the walls, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Ru Vango sits on a piece of Carneros history. Mahoney, whom the winery calls the maestro of Pinot clones, planted the vineyard in 1972 on what was then Carneros Creek Winery, and his clones still grow here. In 2004 Michael Mondavi began a new chapter on the property. Today the Carneros estate's wines are poured in the Ru Vango tasting room on Dealy Lane.
Carneros, the southernmost part of Napa Valley, is the coolest growing area in the valley, cooled by fog and evening breezes off San Pablo Bay, and the Los Carneros AVA is known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Ru Vango's motto is 'Wine is the only art you can taste.' The vineyard is certified Fish Friendly Farming and Napa Green.
What sets the visit apart is the art. The tasting room doubles as a gallery, with the complete set of Salvador Dalí's Les Chants de Maldoror etchings alongside sculpture and paintings by Sir Daniel Winn. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Saturday, larger parties are easy to arrange, and you may bring your own food. Guests who love art could spend a long time here.
Tasting Fees
Tastings start at $45 per person. Durations are not published; we allow about an hour.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1285 Dealy Lane, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last appointments at 4:15 p.m. Walk-ins welcome; reservations by phone (707-253-1615) or email.
Known For
Carneros Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, poured in an art gallery with Dalí etchings
Founded
Vineyard planted 1972 (Carneros Creek Winery)
Good to Know
Parties of 6 or more are welcome, and larger groups can be accommodated by arrangement. Guests may bring their own food. Bottle purchases are pick-up only at the winery.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
10:15 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Ru Vango opens at 10:30 a.m., so pickup is a little later than usual. Carneros Resort and Spa and Stanly Ranch are both in Carneros, a few minutes from Dealy Lane. The day below runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Ru Vango Winery
A tasting among the Dalí etchings and Daniel Winn works, from $45; we allow about an hour.
11:50 · Yates Family Vineyard
About 20 minutes away. Steep Mount Veeder terraces above 1,200 feet, farmed by the Yates family since 1949. A private visit arranged with the family; we plan about 75 minutes, and any fee is confirmed when the visit is set.
1:20 · Lunch at Oenotri
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Oenotri on First Street in downtown Napa, an Italian restaurant serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · Silver Trident Winery
About 15 minutes away. A boutique family winery whose Yountville Tasting Home sits on a private piazza, known for playful pairings such as five wines with artisanal potato chips. The Potato Chip Extravaganza is $65 for about 75 minutes. Open daily, with reservations from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; parties up to 6.
3:55 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $110 per person in published tasting fees (Ru Vango from $45 and Silver Trident), paid directly to each winery; Yates confirms its fee when the visit is set.
Ru Vango is closed on Sundays, so plan this day for Monday to Saturday. Yates confirms its time when the family accepts the request. 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
Do I need a reservation at Ru Vango?
No. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Saturday, and reservations can be made by phone or email. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Ru Vango?
Tastings start at $45 per person, as of September 2026.
What art is on display at Ru Vango?
Salvador Dalí's complete Les Chants de Maldoror etchings, with sculpture and paintings by Sir Daniel Winn.
Can I bring food to Ru Vango?
Yes. Ru Vango allows guests to bring their own food.
What is the history of the Ru Vango property?
Mahoney, known for his work with Pinot Noir clones, planted the vineyard in 1972 at what was then Carneros Creek Winery, and Michael Mondavi began a new chapter there in 2004.
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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