Oakville · Napa Valley
Visit The Mascot with a Private Chauffeur
The Harlan family's red blend from the younger vines of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory. The Mascot 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
The Mascot comes from Will Harlan and the family behind three Napa Valley estates: Harlan Estate, founded in 1984, BOND in 1996 and Promontory in 2008. It began as a family wine, unnamed and unlabeled, poured for close friends. After years of persuading, the first labeled vintage was released in 2008, and a few hand-labeled 2007 bottles are still out there.
The wine is a Bordeaux-style blend of fruit from the younger vines of all three estates, so each vintage gives a look at how those hillside vineyards are developing. The name and label honor two English bull terriers: Kid, from Richard Harding Davis's 1903 novella The Bar Sinister, a family heirloom, and Prince, an unofficial bank mascot on early 1900s Pittsburgh stock certificates.
The Mascot is sold through a private allocation list. Each year members are offered the latest vintage at pre-release pricing, along with invitations to events in Napa Valley and beyond. The brand lists only Oakville as its home and 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
The Mascot 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
Napa Valley
Visiting
The Mascot has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program; it is offered through a private allocation list.
Known For
A Bordeaux-style red blend from the younger vines of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory
Founded
First labeled vintage 2008
Good to Know
Join the private allocation list at mascotwine.com/join; members are offered each new vintage at pre-release pricing. Questions go to team@mascotwine.com or 707-944-0350.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Since The Mascot does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Rancho Caymus Inn, at the Rutherford crossroads, is about 8 minutes from the first stop, and Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort above Rutherford, about 15 minutes, so we collect Auberge guests a little earlier. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Annulus Cellars
About 8 minutes away. A family label of heritage-vineyard Napa Cabernet from former Araujo winemaker Nigel Kinsman, poured with artisan cheese at green-certified Wheeler Farms on Zinfandel Lane. The Tasting Experience of four wines is $150, about 90 minutes. By appointment; the team confirms the day and time when it accepts the request.
12:00 · Bevan Cellars
About 12 minutes away. Russell Bevan's single-vineyard Cabernets, poured in a guided tasting at Brasswood north of St. Helena. The Bordeaux Tasting of five Napa reds, with a library selection when available, is $125, about 75 minutes. By appointment Tuesday to Saturday, with tastings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
1:25 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch's farm-to-table restaurant at the south end of St. Helena, open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Fantesca Estate & Winery
About 12 minutes away. A Spring Mountain estate on land from Caroline Bale's 1860 dowry, with a mountainside cave and long views over the valley. The Private Tour & Tasting is $200, 90 minutes. By appointment daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; children are not allowed on the estate.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:35 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $475 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Bevan Cellars hosts Tuesday to Saturday, so plan this day for one of those days. The day runs about six and a half hours, back by about 4:35 p.m.
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 The Mascot?
No. The Mascot has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy The Mascot?
Join the private allocation list on mascotwine.com. Each year members are offered the latest vintage at pre-release pricing.
Who makes The Mascot?
Will Harlan and the Harlan family, whose estates are Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory.
Where is The Mascot made?
In Oakville, from the younger vines of the family's three Napa Valley estates.
What is The Mascot known for?
A Bordeaux-style blend that previews the young vines of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory, first labeled with the 2008 vintage, with a bull terrier on the label.
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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