Coombsville · Napa Valley
Visit Southern Roots with a Private Chauffeur
Two families' 35-year friendship in a bottle: Coombsville Cabernet from the Francis family's own vineyard and Carneros Chardonnay, made by Rudy Zuidema. Southern Roots does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Southern Roots Wines grew out of a friendship of more than 35 years between two families, the Francises and the O'Neils, who share a love of wine, food and good company. The Francis family moved to Napa in 2004 to grow grapes, and in 2015 Frank O'Neil suggested they make wine together. Their grown children helped choose the name and design the label, and the first rosé followed in 2018.
The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Francis Vineyards in the Coombsville AVA, planted in 2008 in the cool, volcanic bowl east of the city of Napa. The Chardonnay comes from the Truchard Vineyard in Carneros, and the rosé from Napa Valley fruit. Consulting winemaker Rudy Zuidema, whose résumé includes Robert Craig Winery and Ehlers Estate, makes the wines, and the families favor organic and biodynamic farming.
The wines, including a Reserve and an Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a red blend called The Secret, are sold through the winery's online shop and a two-level wine club with spring and fall shipments. Southern Roots lists no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors; the day below takes you to three estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Southern Roots does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Napa
AVA
Coombsville
Visiting
Southern Roots Wines does not host visitors; its website lists no tasting room or visiting program, only an online shop, a wine club and an orders email.
Known For
Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon from Francis Vineyards, Carneros Chardonnay and a Napa Valley rosé
Founded
2015 (first rosé in 2018)
Good to Know
Buy through the shop on southernrootswines.com, join the Best Buds or Deep Roots club, or email orders@southernrootswines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn
Since Southern Roots does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are about 12 to 15 minutes from the caves at Soda Canyon, our first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Patland Estate Vineyards
About 12 minutes away. A guided walk through the underground winery at The Caves at Soda Canyon, its turns and barrel rooms, with wines poured along the way, finishing outside with a sweeping view. The Patland Caves Experience is $75, about 90 minutes. By appointment, at least 24 hours ahead.
12:05 · Lunch at Angèle
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French brasserie on the Napa River in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:35 · Celani Family Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A Tuscan-style family estate in the Oak Knoll District with olive trees and vineyard views, where the Private Estate Tasting of Ardore Cabernet and other small-lot wines comes with seasonal nibbles. $88, 60 minutes. By appointment, daily 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2:50 · Keplinger Wines
About 10 minutes away. Helen Keplinger's Rhone-variety wines, poured in a small private tasting at the Arrow&Branch winery on Solano Avenue, surrounded by vineyards. The Rhone Tasting is $85 (the East ~ West Oakville Cabernet Tasting is $200), waived with a minimum purchase. By appointment.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:10 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $248 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Patland asks for at least 24 hours' notice, and Celani's last visits start by early afternoon, so we book all three before the day. Back by about 4:10 p.m.
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
Can you visit Southern Roots Wines?
No. Southern Roots lists no tasting room or visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Southern Roots wine?
Through the online shop on southernrootswines.com or by joining one of its two wine club levels, with spring and fall shipments.
Who owns Southern Roots Wines?
Two families, the Francises and the O'Neils, friends for more than 35 years.
Where is the Southern Roots vineyard?
Francis Vineyards, the source of the Cabernet Sauvignon, is in the Coombsville AVA east of the city of Napa; the Chardonnay comes from the Truchard Vineyard in Carneros.
Who makes Southern Roots wine?
Consulting winemaker Rudy Zuidema, formerly of Robert Craig Winery and Ehlers Estate.
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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