St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Saint Helena Winery with a Private Chauffeur
A small estate beside the Napa River farming 13 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, visited by private appointment at the estate house, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Saint Helena Winery was founded in 2000 to make estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon for collectors who look beyond the big names. Winemaker Lindsey Wallingford and consulting winemaker Aaron Pott make three estate Cabernet Sauvignons, a Chardonnay and a few very small specialty wines, and much of each vintage goes to Reserve Members first.
The 13-acre estate sits on Pratt Avenue just north of town, in the St. Helena AVA, with the Napa River along its edge. Its three kinds of Bale loam come from alluvial fans off the mountains and from the river. See clone Cabernet, grown from Backus Vineyard budwood, is planted on old river gravel. The estate is certified by Fish Friendly Farming.
There is no public tasting room. A limited number of visits are offered at the estate house by prior appointment, in a quiet setting among the vines, with Spring Mountain to the west and Howell Mountain to the east. The winery asks for at least 24 hours' notice; we make the request on your behalf and confirm the format and any fee.
Tasting Fees
Saint Helena Winery does not publish a tasting fee. Any private visit and its cost are confirmed by the winery when the appointment is accepted.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
100 Pratt Avenue, St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
By appointment or private request only. A limited number of visits are offered at the estate, with at least 24 hours' notice; we arrange it on your behalf.
Known For
Small-lot estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Founded
2000
Good to Know
Visits are limited, so ask early. Reserve Members get first access to new vintages and invitations to estate events. Ages, group size and pet policy are confirmed when the visit is arranged.
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
Harvest Inn, on Highway 29 at the south end of St. Helena, and Alila Napa Valley, at the north end of town, are each about 8 to 10 minutes from the estate. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:10 · Saint Helena Winery
A private visit at the estate house on Pratt Avenue, by appointment. We plan about an hour; the format and any fee are confirmed by the winery.
11:20 · Amulet Estate
About 8 minutes away. A small hillside estate where the St. Helena AVA meets Howell Mountain, in a winery designed by Howard Backen; the private tour walks the vineyards and cellar and ends in a candlelit cave. The Private Tour & Tasting is $100, at least 90 minutes. By appointment only, booked through Tock.
1:00 · Lunch at Market
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Market, an American restaurant in a historic brick and stone building on Main Street in St. Helena, open for lunch Monday to Saturday from noon. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:20 · Schweiger Vineyards
About 18 minutes away. A family estate high on Spring Mountain, where tastings are poured on the terrace or balcony with long views back over the valley (weather permitting). The Estate Tasting is $65, four current releases in about 75 to 90 minutes. By appointment only, daily from 10 a.m.; last tasting at 3:15 p.m.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:55 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
About $165 per person in tasting fees for Amulet and Schweiger, paid directly to each winery, plus any fee Saint Helena Winery sets for a private visit.
Market is closed on Sundays; on a Sunday we book lunch at Forum at Meadowood instead.
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 Saint Helena Winery?
Yes. Visits are by prior appointment only and limited in number, with at least 24 hours' notice. We send the request and confirm the details. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Saint Helena Winery?
Saint Helena Winery does not publish a tasting fee; any fee for a private visit is set by the winery when it accepts the appointment, as of September 2026.
What grows on the Saint Helena Winery estate?
Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small parcels of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, on 13 acres of Bale loam beside the Napa River. The clones include See clone budwood from the Backus Vineyard.
Who makes the wine at Saint Helena Winery?
Winemaker Lindsey Wallingford, with consulting winemaker Aaron Pott.
Can I buy the wines if I can't visit?
Yes. The winery sells online, and Reserve Membership gives first access to new vintages, limited wines and special formats.
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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