Oakville · Napa Valley
Visit Tierra Roja with a Private Chauffeur
A terraced red-soil hillside in eastern Oakville, owned and farmed by Linda Neal since 1987. Tierra Roja 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
Linda Neal bought this Oakville property in November 1987 and has owned it ever since. The land has a long farming past: the Denatale family grew grapes here from 1923, the Liebigs farmed hay from about 1950, and later owners planted vines on the flat. Neal saw the remains of the old Denatale vineyard on the hill and replanted it, terracing the slope by 1989.
The 4.5-acre vineyard is named for its rich red soil, and its neighbors include Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle's Maya and Joseph Phelps's Bacchus. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate, made by Benoit Touquette, who also makes his own Fait-Main and Teeter-Totter labels. Neal has worked with Ruben Rubio's vineyard management team for 16 years.
Tierra Roja is sold through its online shop and mailing list and poured at a handful of restaurants; the 2022 vintage was released on October 1, 2025. The winery 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
Tierra Roja 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
Tierra Roja does not receive visitors; it publishes no tasting room or visiting program.
Known For
A single estate Cabernet Sauvignon from terraced red soil in eastern Oakville
Founded
1987 (hillside terraced by 1989)
Good to Know
Buy through the shop on tierraroja.com or join the mailing list. Linda Neal can be reached at linda@tierraroja.com or 707-944-8720. The website lists restaurants that pour the wine.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as North Block Hotel or Bardessono.
10:00 · Pickup at North Block Hotel or Bardessono
Since Tierra Roja does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. North Block Hotel and Bardessono are both in Yountville, about 15 minutes from the first stop on Zinfandel Lane. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Oakham Estate Winery
About 15 minutes away. A family winery on Zinfandel Lane where rustic breads come out of a wood-fired oven at your table. The Wood-Fired Rustic Bread and Charcuterie Pairing is $100, three wines with an individual charcuterie platter; we allow about 75 minutes. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., booked a week ahead.
11:40 · VGS Chateau Potelle
About 8 minutes away. A small, French-owned winery pouring single-vineyard wines in a tasting house and garden on Dowdell Lane. A private Wine Tasting of six wines is $75; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by reservation; 21 and over, no children.
1:00 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, a Napa Valley favorite for more than 40 years, 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.
2:35 · Perliss Estate
About 20 minutes away. Aaron Pott's small Cabernet vineyard near the Knights Valley line, with whites aged in Tuscan amphorae, poured at the Latour Court tasting room in south Napa. The Perliss Estate Tasting is $80 to $110 depending on the flight; we allow about an hour. By reservation for parties of 1 to 8.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:55 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
About $255 to $285 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Oakham hosts Monday to Friday and needs a week's notice for the bread pairing, so this is a weekday plan. 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
Can you visit Tierra Roja?
No. Tierra Roja 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 Tierra Roja wine?
Through the shop and mailing list on tierraroja.com, or at one of the restaurants the winery lists on its site.
Who owns Tierra Roja?
Linda Neal, who bought the property in 1987 and has owned it since.
Where is Tierra Roja?
On a terraced hillside in eastern Oakville, near Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle.
Who makes Tierra Roja?
Winemaker Benoit Touquette, who also makes the Fait-Main and Teeter-Totter labels.
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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