Spring Mountain District · Napa Valley
Visit Symmachia Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Spring Mountain Cabernet made by Philippe Melka, including a reserve from a one-acre hillside vineyard. Symmachia 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
Symmachia takes its name from the Greek word for alliance, which the winery describes as a bond between land and the people who make the wine. The wines are made by Philippe Melka and the team at Atelier Melka. The winery does not publish its owners' names.
Both current wines are Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain, the steep district on the west side of Napa Valley above St. Helena. The 2021 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is described as dark and powerful, with dark cherry and a hint of mountain herbs. The 2021 Family Reserve comes from a one-acre vineyard on Spring Mountain, tended by hand, that yields only about two tons of grapes.
The wines are sold online through symmachiawines.com, and a mailing list announces new releases. The listed address on the Silverado Trail in Calistoga is a production facility, and there is no tasting room, so Symmachia does not receive visitors. The day below goes up Spring Mountain to three family estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
Symmachia does not offer tastings. The three Spring Mountain wineries on the day below run about $195 per person: $50 at Pride Mountain, $50 at Keenan and $95 at Spring Mountain Vineyard.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Calistoga
AVA
Spring Mountain District
Visiting
Symmachia does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online and through its mailing list.
Known For
Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon made by Philippe Melka
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy online at symmachiawines.com and join the mailing list for new releases. Questions go to info@symmachiawines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a St. Helena hotel such as Wydown Hotel or Hotel St. Helena.
10:00 · Pickup at Wydown Hotel or Hotel St. Helena
Since Symmachia does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, all on Spring Mountain, where Symmachia's grapes are grown. Wydown Hotel and Hotel St. Helena are both on Main Street in St. Helena, about 25 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · Pride Mountain Vineyards
About 25 minutes away. A family estate at the crest of Spring Mountain, where the Napa and Sonoma county line runs through the vineyard. The Estate Experience is $50, about 90 minutes. Open Wednesday through Monday by appointment; closed Tuesdays.
12:05 · Keenan Winery
About 10 minutes away. A family estate built around a 1904 stone winery high on Spring Mountain. The estate tasting of current release and reserve wines is $50, about 75 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment.
1:40 · Lunch at Market
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Market, an American restaurant on Main Street in St. Helena; we confirm hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Spring Mountain Vineyard
About 10 minutes away. A historic 845-acre mountain estate above St. Helena, home of the 1884 Miravalle mansion. The Vista experience is $95, about 90 minutes. Open daily by reservation, with tastings from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:40 p.m., about six and three-quarter hours after pickup.
About $195 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Pride Mountain is closed Tuesdays, so plan this day for any other day. Spring Mountain roads are narrow and winding, so we keep to three wineries; for a shorter day, skip Keenan and have lunch after Pride.
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 I visit Symmachia?
No. Symmachia has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at Spring Mountain wineries that do.
How can I buy Symmachia wine?
Online at symmachiawines.com. A mailing list on the site announces new releases.
Who makes Symmachia?
Philippe Melka and the Atelier Melka team. The winery does not publish its owners' names.
Where do Symmachia's grapes come from?
Spring Mountain, on the west side of Napa Valley. The Family Reserve comes from a one-acre vineyard that yields about two tons of grapes.
What does Symmachia mean?
It comes from the Greek word for alliance.
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 833-915-2436.
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