St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Titus with a Private Chauffeur
A family estate on the Silverado Trail at the base of Howell Mountain, farmed by the Titus family since 1968, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
The ranch's documented history goes back to 1841, with past owners that include Dr. Edward Bale and Charles Krug. Dr. Lee Titus, a radiologist, and his wife Ruth bought the land in 1968 and brought in their first harvest in 1969. For two decades the family sold grapes to wineries such as Beaulieu, Charles Krug and Cuvaison, and their sons made the first Titus Vineyards wines in 1990.
Brothers Eric and Phillip Titus run the winery today, Eric managing the winery and vineyards and Phillip directing the winemaking. The family farms two vineyards in the St. Helena AVA: the 50-acre Ranch Estate at the base of Howell Mountain, and a 10-acre vineyard of rocky volcanic soil on Ehlers Lane planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot. Two blocks of dry-farmed Zinfandel from the family's 1970s replanting are still producing.
The winery, begun in 2014 and designed by architect Matt Hollis, sits on a small rise above the vines, with a 24-foot glass wall looking south and west across the estate. Tastings take place in the Vista Room, a seated, semi-private hour of estate wines with the vineyard in view. Visits are by appointment.
Tasting Fees
$60 per person for the Vista Room Experience, a seated, semi-private tasting of about an hour, for groups of one to six. One experience fee is waived with a three-bottle purchase. Pricing for larger groups is available on request.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
2971 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
By appointment. Tasting times run from 9:30 a.m. (first) to 3 p.m. (last).
Known For
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties from two vineyards in the St. Helena AVA
Founded
1968 (first Titus wines in 1990)
Good to Know
Tastings are seated and semi-private for one to six guests; larger groups are priced on request. One experience fee is waived with a purchase of three or more bottles.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Alila Napa Valley or Harvest Inn
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt hotel on Main Street in St. Helena, is about 8 minutes from Titus, and Harvest Inn, a garden resort at the south end of town, is about 12 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Titus Vineyards
The Vista Room Experience, a seated, semi-private tasting of about an hour ($60), looking out over the Ranch Estate vines.
11:30 · Pestoni Family Estate Winery
About 15 minutes away. A multi-generational family winery on Highway 29 south of St. Helena. The Heritage Tasting is $45 in the outdoor pavilion or picnic area, and the Single Vineyard Tasting is $75 in the indoor tasting room, which is 21 and over. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; children and leashed dogs are welcome on the picnic grounds.
12:45 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, a Napa Valley institution since 1983, open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:05 · Round Pond Estate
About 10 minutes away. A family estate in Rutherford with its own olive mill. The Portfolio Estate Tasting is $60 and the Artisan Estate Tasting with a gourmet plate is $95; we allow about an hour. By appointment, Wednesday to Sunday; 21 and over, no pets.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:30 p.m., well within six hours of pickup, with time to linger or add a stop.
Optional: Merryvale Vineyards
Adds about 90 minutes. A heritage estate on Main Street in downtown St. Helena, about 10 minutes from Round Pond. Walk-ins are accepted, as space allows, for the 90-minute Winery Exclusives tasting ($50). Open until 5:30 p.m.
About $165 to $230 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Round Pond welcomes guests Wednesday through Sunday. On a Monday or Tuesday we swap in another Rutherford winery.
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 Titus?
Yes. Titus hosts visitors by appointment, with tasting times from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Titus?
$60 per person for the Vista Room Experience, about an hour, with one fee waived for a three-bottle purchase, as of September 2026.
Who owns Titus Vineyards?
The Titus family. Dr. Lee and Ruth Titus bought the ranch in 1968, and their sons Eric and Phillip run the winery today.
What is Titus Vineyards known for?
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties from two vineyards in the St. Helena AVA: the Ranch Estate on the Silverado Trail and a 10-acre vineyard on Ehlers Lane.
How old is the Titus ranch?
The St. Helena Historical Society traced the property's ownership back to 1841, and the land has been farmed for more than 150 years.
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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