Spring Mountain District · Napa Valley
Visit Schweiger with a Private Chauffeur
A family estate 2,000 feet up Spring Mountain, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Fred Schweiger bought forested land at the top of Spring Mountain in 1961, paying $250 an acre. He and his wife Sally cleared it and planted vines in 1979, harvested their first Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in 1984, and released the first wines under the Schweiger label with the 1994 vintage. Their son Andy is the winemaker, and the family still owns and runs the estate.
The 35-acre vineyard sits in the Spring Mountain District, about 2,000 feet above the valley floor, on four types of volcanic soil. The vines are dry-farmed, and the winery makes about 4,200 cases a year. Andy first made Pinot Noir in 2019, and the winery describes it as the highest-elevation Pinot Noir in Napa County.
Visits are by appointment every day. The Estate Tasting pours four current releases, including estate Cabernet Sauvignon, on the terrace, the balcony or in the tasting room, depending on the weather. For a longer visit, the VIP Vineyard Experience walks the vineyard, tours the winery and pairs wines with cheese. The winery advises against rideshare for the drive up the mountain road.
Tasting Fees
$65 for the Estate Tasting, four current releases in about 75 to 90 minutes (complimentary for club members). $175 for the VIP Vineyard Experience, about 2 to 2.5 hours, booked by inquiry.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4015 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena
AVA
Spring Mountain District
Visiting
Open daily, with tastings by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Known For
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec from a Spring Mountain estate, plus a rare mountain Pinot Noir
Founded
1994 first Schweiger vintage (land bought in 1961, vines planted in 1979)
Good to Know
Tastings are by appointment only. Leashed dogs are welcome; mention them when you reserve. Picnics are not allowed. The winery does not recommend Uber or Lyft for the drive up Spring Mountain Road.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:45 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn. We start 15 minutes early because the winding drive up Spring Mountain Road takes 20 to 25 minutes.
9:45 · Pickup at Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn
Schweiger sits near the top of Spring Mountain, so the day starts a little early. Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt resort on the north side of St. Helena, is about 20 minutes from the winery, and Harvest Inn, a vineyard resort at the south end of town, is about 25 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Schweiger Vineyards
The Estate Tasting, four current releases with views over the valley, about 75 to 90 minutes ($65).
11:55 · Keenan Winery
About 10 minutes away. A family-owned estate founded in 1974, lower down Spring Mountain at 1,700 feet, around a stone winery built in 1904. The estate tasting is $50, about 75 minutes, and the fee applies to a wine purchase of $50 or more. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:25 · Lunch at Gott's Roadside
About 15 minutes away. Down the mountain to Gott's Roadside on Main Street in St. Helena, a roadside restaurant known for burgers, ahi tacos and a California wine list, open daily from 11 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Mending Wall
About 8 minutes away. A small winery in the Howell Mountain foothills on the Silverado Trail, with wines made by Thomas Rivers Brown. The Estate Tasting is $85 per person ($95 for groups of 7 to 12) and takes 60 to 90 minutes; we plan for about an hour. By appointment only.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by 3:45 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Markham Vineyards
Adds about an hour and a half. A winery on Highway 29 north of St. Helena, about 8 minutes from Mending Wall, built around a 150-year-old stone cellar. Walk-ins are welcome for the Discovery of Napa tasting ($55), and leashed dogs are allowed. Open daily until 5:30 p.m.; we confirm the last tasting time with the winery on the day.
About $200 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 Schweiger?
Yes. All tastings are by appointment, daily from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Schweiger?
$65 per person for the Estate Tasting and $175 for the VIP Vineyard Experience, as of September 2026.
Who owns Schweiger Vineyards?
Fred and Sally Schweiger, who bought the mountain land in 1961. Their son Andy is the winemaker.
Can I bring my dog to Schweiger?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on a leash; the winery asks that you mention them when you reserve.
What is Schweiger known for?
Small-production, dry-farmed estate wines from about 2,000 feet up in the Spring Mountain District, led by Cabernet Sauvignon, plus a rare mountain Pinot Noir.
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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