Napa · Napa Valley
Visit The Ghost of Autumn with a Private Chauffeur
A 99-case Diamond Mountain Cabernet whose label was a painting first, from three founders whose motto is 'Enjoy without prejudice,' with private tastings by request in Napa, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
The Ghost of Autumn is a boutique Napa Valley label built around single-vineyard wine and art by three founders from the valley. Its first label was a painting by artist Ty Christian, made after he spent time learning from the new and old working families of the valley, and the motto on the bottle is 'Enjoy without prejudice.' Napa Valley Life magazine featured the founders in its 2020 Food & Wine issue.
The inaugural black label is a 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from a single 1.6-acre block in the Diamond Mountain District, ringed by evergreens; 99 cases were made. In March 2020 the founders delivered wine to local restaurants and set up a tip-for-a-bottle program for laid-off staff, which became the red label: The Ascension of Hope, a Calistoga Cabernet Franc from Storybook and Frediani old vines.
There is no tasting room. The winery invites requests for allocations, pre-sales and private tastings directly, by phone or through its contact form, and lists an address on First Street in Napa. We arrange the private tasting on your behalf, confirm the place, time and fee when it is set, and build the rest of the day around it, with two small family wineries in south Napa.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
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
Napa Valley
Visiting
No tasting room. Private tastings are by request, arranged directly with the winery by phone (707-227-0543) or through its contact form; the place and time are confirmed when the tasting is set. We arrange it on your behalf.
Known For
A single-vineyard 2016 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, 99 cases
Founded
First release: the 2016 vintage
Good to Know
Allocations are small by design. Wine ships to every state except Utah, Delaware and Mississippi, or can be picked up in Napa; someone 21 or older must sign for deliveries.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa
Andaz Napa, a boutique Hyatt hotel, and Archer Hotel Napa, with its rooftop bar, are both in downtown Napa, close to the winery's listed address on First Street. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · The Ghost of Autumn
A private tasting arranged directly with the winery; the location is confirmed when the tasting is set. We allow about an hour. Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
11:35 · Casa Martinez Wines
About 10 minutes away. A Mexican-American family label named for the founders' daughter, with small private tastings of Carneros Pinot Noir in south Napa. The Private Tasting of four current releases is $50, about 90 minutes. By appointment, mostly on weekends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Oenotri
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Oenotri on First Street in downtown Napa, an Italian restaurant serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Elkhorn Peak Cellars
About 10 minutes away. A family micro-winery in south Napa where winemaker Elise Nerlove pours her own Pinot Noir from barrel to bottle. Barrel to Bottle is $40, credited with a two-bottle purchase; we allow about an hour. By appointment daily; the last appointment is at 3:30 p.m.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $90 per person in tasting fees for Casa Martinez and Elkhorn Peak, plus The Ghost of Autumn's fee, to be verified upon reservation, paid directly to each winery.
Casa Martinez hosts mostly on weekends, so this day suits a Saturday or Sunday; The Ghost of Autumn sets its time when the tasting is arranged. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 The Ghost of Autumn?
Yes. There is no tasting room; private tastings are arranged by request, and the place and time are confirmed when the tasting is set. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at The Ghost of Autumn?
The winery does not publish a tasting fee; tasting fees to be verified upon reservation, as of September 2026.
Where does The Ghost of Autumn Cabernet come from?
From a single 1.6-acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Diamond Mountain District, ringed by evergreens. The 2016 vintage made 99 cases.
What is The Ascension of Hope?
The winery's red label, born in 2020 when the founders delivered wine to restaurants and set up a tip-for-a-bottle program for laid-off staff. The 2018 is a Calistoga Cabernet Franc; the 2021 sequel is an Anderson Valley Pinot Noir with a label painted by Danasabe Mohammad.
Can I buy The Ghost of Autumn wine without visiting?
Yes. Bottles are sold through the winery's online store and ship to most states, or can be picked up in Napa; sets and pre-sales are arranged directly.
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.
Reserve Your Tour{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Winery","name":"The Ghost of Autumn","url":"https://www.theghostofautumnwine.com","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Napa","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"94559","addressCountry":"US"},"containedInPlace":{"@type":"Place","name":"Napa Valley AVA"}},{"@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need a reservation at The Ghost of Autumn?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. There is no tasting room; private tastings are arranged by request, and the place and time are confirmed when the tasting is set. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much is a tasting at The Ghost of Autumn?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The winery does not publish a tasting fee; tasting fees to be verified upon reservation, as of September 2026."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where does The Ghost of Autumn Cabernet come from?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"From a single 1.6-acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Diamond Mountain District, ringed by evergreens. The 2016 vintage made 99 cases."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is The Ascension of Hope?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The winery's red label, born in 2020 when the founders delivered wine to restaurants and set up a tip-for-a-bottle program for laid-off staff. The 2018 is a Calistoga Cabernet Franc; the 2021 sequel is an Anderson Valley Pinot Noir with a label painted by Danasabe Mohammad."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I buy The Ghost of Autumn wine without visiting?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Bottles are sold through the winery's online store and ship to most states, or can be picked up in Napa; sets and pre-sales are arranged directly."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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."}}]}]}