Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Storybook Mountain with a Private Chauffeur
Hillside Zinfandel and 130-year-old caves at the northern tip of Napa Valley, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Adam Grimm founded the estate in 1883 as Grimm's Vineyard and Wine Vaults, and his brother Jacob joined him in 1889. Chinese laborers dug the caves into the volcanic hillside, and they survived the 1964 fire that destroyed the vineyard.
In 1976 Jerry Seps, a former professor of European history, and his wife Sigrid bought the land and renamed it Storybook Mountain. The family still runs it with their daughter Colleen, her husband Rick Williams and granddaughter Elena. Storybook's Zinfandels have been served at the White House by three presidents.
The certified organic vineyard climbs the steep slopes above Highway 128, and most of the mature vines are not irrigated. The visit is a walk through the vineyard, the caves and a redwood grove, ending with a tasting of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and more.
Tasting Fees
$50 for the Vineyard, Cave and Redwood Grove experience, about 90 minutes, waived with the purchase of two bottles.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3835 Highway 128, Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Monday to Saturday by appointment only; closed Sundays. Groups of 7 or more should call the winery.
Known For
Estate Zinfandel from organic hillside vineyards
Founded
1883 (Storybook since 1976)
Good to Know
Well-behaved children are welcome. Dogs can join the outdoor part of the tour but wait outside during the caves. No food service on site.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Calistoga hotel such as Solage or Indian Springs.
10:00 · Pickup at Solage or Indian Springs
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Solage, an Auberge resort on the Silverado Trail, and Indian Springs, Calistoga's historic hot springs resort, are both about 10 minutes from Storybook Mountain. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Storybook Mountain Vineyards
The vineyard, cave and redwood grove tour with a tasting, about 90 minutes ($50). Storybook is open Monday to Saturday, so plan this day for those days.
11:55 · Chateau Montelena
About 5 minutes away. Home of the Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris. A Taste of Montelena is about 45 minutes ($65) and takes walk-ins until 2:30 p.m.; longer tastings are by reservation.
1:00 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Sam's Social Club at Indian Springs in downtown Calistoga, served weekdays, with brunch until 2:30 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Clos Pegase
About 8 minutes away. A postmodern winery designed by Michael Graves, reopened in 2026 after a full restoration, with hillside caves and an art collection. The Art of Wine tour through the vineyards, gallery and gardens is about 65 minutes ($90). By reservation.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Picayune Cellars
Adds about an hour. A French-inspired tasting room and mercantile, with a hat bar, on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows; arrive by 5 p.m. Tastings from $35.
About $205 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 Storybook Mountain?
Yes. Visits are by appointment, Monday to Saturday. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the appointment for you.
How much is a tasting at Storybook Mountain?
$50 per person for the vineyard, cave and redwood grove experience, as of September 2026, waived with the purchase of two bottles.
Is Storybook Mountain open on Sundays?
No. Storybook is closed on Sundays.
Can children visit Storybook Mountain?
Yes. Well-behaved children are welcome.
What is Storybook Mountain known for?
Estate Zinfandel from organic hillside vineyards, along with Cabernet Sauvignon. Its wines have been served at the White House by three presidents.
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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