Oakville · Napa Valley
Visit Sylvie with a Private Chauffeur
About four barrels a year of hand-crafted Cabernet from just over half an acre on east Oakville's Magic Mountain. Sylvie 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
Sylvie began in 1994 as an experiment, a garage wine from the Lopez Vineyard, planted in 1989 on east Oakville's Magic Mountain. In 2010 the partners committed to it as a commercial label. It is named for Sylvi Rintanen, grandmother of partner Sarita Sylvie Lopez, and the partners today include Brian Atwood and Henry Lopez.
The vineyard is just over half an acre of iron-rich volcanic soil from an ancient landslide, farmed organically by Kendall Smith. Production is tiny, about four barrels a year of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and the estate recently made its first white wine. Winemaker Sally Johnson Blum, with more than 25 years of experience, took over from Kurt Niznik after his decade at the helm.
With so little wine, Sylvie is offered to its list: sign up for The Short List or buy through the estate's Acquire page. Questions go to inquire@sylvie-estate.com. The estate publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Sylvie Estate 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
Oakville
AVA
Oakville
Visiting
Sylvie Estate does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting room or visiting program.
Known For
Tiny-production, organically farmed Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
Vineyard planted 1989; first wine 1994; commercial label 2010
Good to Know
Join The Short List on sylvie-estate.com for releases, or buy through the Acquire page. Inquiries go to inquire@sylvie-estate.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel Yountville or North Block Hotel.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Yountville or North Block Hotel
Since Sylvie does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel Yountville, a stone-walled inn at the edge of town, and North Block Hotel are both in Yountville, about 20 minutes from the first stop in St. Helena. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Davies Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. The Davies family's red wine house, the still-wine side of Schramsberg, with seated tastings in St. Helena. Seated tastings of current releases are $70 to $95, about 60 to 75 minutes. By appointment only; 21 and over, no children or pets.
11:45 · Sinegal Estate Winery
About 8 minutes away. The historic Inglewood Estate west of St. Helena, with a private lake, gardens and caves, where an Estate Ambassador leads each tasting. Estate tastings are $75 to $100, about 90 minutes, and fees are refunded with qualifying purchases. By reservation; days and times are confirmed when booking.
1:35 · Lunch at R+D Kitchen
About 18 minutes away. Lunch at R+D Kitchen, a relaxed Yountville spot with a sushi bar and a patio, open for lunch daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Zeitgeist Cellars
About 12 minutes away. A husband-and-wife label from a former Spottswoode winemaker, poured privately in a vineyard setting at Arrow&Branch in the Oak Knoll District. The Zeitgeist Tasting Experience is $85; we allow about an hour. By reservation for parties of 1 to 10.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:10 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $230 to $280 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
Can you visit Sylvie Estate?
No. Sylvie publishes 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 Sylvie wine?
Join The Short List on sylvie-estate.com or buy through the estate's Acquire page; production is about four barrels a year.
Who owns Sylvie Estate?
A small group of partners, including Brian Atwood and Henry Lopez; the wine is named for the grandmother of partner Sarita Sylvie Lopez.
Where is Sylvie Estate?
On east Oakville's Magic Mountain, in the Oakville AVA.
Who makes Sylvie?
Winemaker Sally Johnson Blum, who took over from Kurt Niznik; Kendall Smith farms the vineyard.
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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