Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit St. Supéry with a Private Chauffeur
A 100% estate winery in Rutherford with an art gallery, a demonstration vineyard and culinary gardens to wander, and a suggested six-hour day around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
The Skalli family, winemakers in France, bought Dollarhide, a 1,500-acre cattle ranch in the mountains northeast of the valley, in 1982, and soon after added 56 acres in Rutherford. St. Supéry opened its doors on Highway 29 in 1989. In 2015 the family sold the estate to CHANEL, Inc., whose wine holdings include Château Canon and Château Rauzan-Ségla in Bordeaux.
Every bottle is 100% estate grown, from the Rutherford Estate and Dollarhide Estate vineyards, and both the land and the winery are certified Napa Green. The estate is known for Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. CEO Emma Swain and Michael Scholz, who leads winemaking and vineyards with winemaker Brooke Shenk, have invested heavily in quality since 2009.
St. Supéry is a good place to slow down. Between tastings, guests wander the demonstration vineyard and gardens, and the winery's art gallery shows changing exhibitions. The chef's side of the estate is real too: there is more than an acre of culinary gardens and 1,200 heirloom fruit trees, and the Taste of the Estate pairing is served at the Chef's Table.
Tasting Fees
$46 for the White Wine Discovery or the Winemaker's Selection, four estate wines each, and $48 for Sip and Swirl Sundays. $75 for the Cabernet Collector's tasting of four Cabernets. $87 for the Harvest Live! Tour & Tasting, two hours at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. during harvest. $98 for Five Bordeaux Varietals with a cheese plate and $125 for the Cabernet Sauvignon Library Tasting. $145 for Taste of the Estate, a 90-minute wine and food pairing (Wednesday to Saturday, minimum 4).
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
8440 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tastings without an appointment are offered Monday to Thursday when space allows; reservations are highly recommended Friday to Sunday and required for all wine and food experiences.
Known For
100% estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford and Dollarhide
Founded
1989 (the Skalli family bought Dollarhide Ranch in 1982)
Good to Know
Parties are limited to 6, or 7 to 12 with the Group Tasting. For guests under 21, pets or larger groups, contact the winery ahead. Pets are not permitted at the wine and food experiences. A 15% service fee is included in the tasting prices.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or Hotel Villagio.
10:00 · Pickup at Bardessono or Hotel Villagio
Both hotels are in Yountville, about 12 minutes south of St. Supéry on Highway 29. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
The Cabernet Collector's tasting ($75), or the Winemaker's Selection ($46). The winery does not publish a length, so we plan about an hour, with a few minutes for the gallery.
11:35 · Chappellet Winery
About 18 minutes away. Up on Pritchard Hill, the family's pyramid-roofed winery is the one Hugh Johnson called the most remarkable wine cathedral in the modern world, and guests love the vineyard views on the way up. The Pinnacle of Pritchard Hill Tour & Tasting is $125 for 90 minutes. By reservation, daily; 21 and over.
1:20 · Lunch at Auberge du Soleil
About 15 minutes away. Lunch high on Rutherford Hill with the whole valley below. The Bar serves all day from 11:30 a.m., and The Restaurant on the terrace offers a two- or three-course prix fixe lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Clos du Val
About 18 minutes away. A Stags Leap District estate where the Hirondelle House Tasting, led by an estate host, comes with a seasonal dip and fresh sourdough. It is $75 for 60 minutes. Open Thursday to Monday; 21 and over; leashed pets are welcome outdoors.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
About $245 to $275 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Clos du Val is open Thursday to Monday, so plan this day for those days; midweek we swap in another Stags Leap District estate.
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 St. Supéry?
Not always. Walk-in tastings are offered Monday to Thursday when space allows, but reservations are highly recommended Friday to Sunday and required for the wine and food experiences. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at St. Supéry?
$46 per person for the White Wine Discovery or Winemaker's Selection, $75 for the Cabernet Collector's tasting and $87 to $145 for tours, library and food pairings, including a 15% service fee, as of September 2026.
Is there an art gallery at St. Supéry?
Yes. The winery has an art gallery with changing exhibitions, plus a demonstration vineyard and gardens to walk through.
Who owns St. Supéry?
CHANEL, Inc., which bought the estate from the Skalli family in 2015.
Can children visit St. Supéry?
Guests under 21 are welcome only by arrangement; contact the winery ahead of your visit.
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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