Coombsville · Napa Valley
Visit Shadybrook Estate with a Private Chauffeur
A family wine estate on the historic Rapp Ranch in Coombsville, with terrace tastings and vineyard horseback rides, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Alice and David Alkosser bought their first vineyard property in the Coombsville hills in 2009, and for the 2010 harvest they persuaded winemaker Rudy Zuidema to work with the fruit. In 2016 they bought the historic Rapp Quarter Horse Ranch, with a winery and tasting room, and later reunited the original 83-acre ranch.
The estate now includes a 16,000-square-foot wine cave and four lines of wine, among them Shadybrook Estate, from the original Coombsville property, and Rapp Ranch, named for the cutting horse ranch. The ranch still has an equestrian center, and guided horseback rides through the Cabernet vineyard can be paired with a tasting. The small Cave Series wines are made in lots of just 25 to 100 cases each.
Most guests sit on the Grand Terrace, with views over the vineyards, gardens and Coombsville hills, and taste a flight of Shadybrook Estate and Rapp Ranch wines with a seasonal cheese and charcuterie board. Private cabanas at the Overlook and a Cave Series tasting with food by Chef Ken Frank of La Toque are also offered.
Tasting Fees
$95 for Wine Tasting on the Grand Terrace with a cheese and charcuterie board, 90 minutes. $150 for the Overlook Experience in a private cabana, 90 minutes. $250 for the Cave Series Experience, 2 hours. Horseback ride and tasting packages run $250 to $405.
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 Rapp Lane, Napa
AVA
Coombsville
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by reservation; final seating at 3:30 p.m.
Known For
Coombsville Bordeaux-variety reds under the Shadybrook Estate and Rapp Ranch labels
Founded
2009 (first vintage 2010)
Good to Know
All experiences are for adults 21 and over; children and pets cannot be accommodated. Parties of 9 or more contact the winery directly.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Milliken Creek Inn or Westin Verasa Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Milliken Creek Inn or Westin Verasa Napa
Milliken Creek Inn, a small riverside inn and spa on the Silverado Trail, and Westin Verasa Napa, next to Oxbow Public Market in Napa, are each about 12 minutes from Shadybrook. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Shadybrook Estate Winery
Wine Tasting on the Grand Terrace with cheese and charcuterie ($95), 90 minutes.
12:05 · Clos du Val
About 21 minutes away. A family-owned Stags Leap District estate known for Bordeaux-style reds, led by Cabernet Sauvignon. The Hirondelle House Tasting is $75 and about an hour. Open Thursday through Monday; reservations are encouraged, and guests must be 21 or older.
1:20 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, a Napa Valley institution since 1983, open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Laird Family Estate
About 8 minutes away. The Laird family's winery on Highway 29 in Napa, a short drive south of Yountville. The Wine Tasting Experience, a flight of white and red wines, is $50 (complimentary with a $100 wine purchase); plan on about an hour. By reservation; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Krupp Brothers
Adds about an hour. Krupp Brothers' downtown Napa tasting room, near Oxbow Public Market, welcomes walk-ins daily from noon to 8 p.m. The Signature Tasting pairs four wines with bites ($45), waived with a minimum purchase.
About $220 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Clos du Val is open Thursday through Monday. On a Tuesday or Wednesday we swap in another winery.
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 Shadybrook Estate?
Yes. Experiences are booked ahead, and parties of 9 or more contact the winery directly. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Shadybrook Estate?
$95 per person for the Grand Terrace tasting, $150 for the Overlook Experience and $250 for the Cave Series Experience, as of September 2026.
Can I ride horses at Shadybrook Estate?
Yes. Guided horseback rides through the Rapp Ranch vineyards can be paired with a tasting, from $250 to $405 per person.
Can children or pets visit Shadybrook Estate?
No. Experiences are for adults 21 and over, and pets cannot be accommodated.
Who owns Shadybrook Estate?
Alice and David Alkosser, who bought their first Coombsville vineyard in 2009.
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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