St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit TOR with a Private Chauffeur
Single-vineyard Cabernet from To Kalon, Dr. Crane and Vine Hill Ranch, poured for members at a Hospitality House with views to Mount St. Helena, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Tor Kenward came to Napa Valley in 1975 and spent 26 years at Beringer, shaping its Private Reserve program and walking vineyards with André Tchelistcheff. In 2001 he and his wife Susan, a cookbook author whose books won two James Beard Awards, founded TOR to make small lots of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Tor still tastes every barrel and makes every final blend with winemaker Jeff Ames.
The fruit comes from some of Napa's most storied sites, among them Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Vine Hill Ranch, with Chardonnay from Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. TOR counts more than thirty 100-point scores. Its Magic wines, the dense Black Magic and the lifted Pure Magic, come from a few exceptional barrels in only the rarest vintages.
Visits are for TOR members and their guests. The Hospitality House tasting opens with Chardonnay and views across the valley to Mount St. Helena, then a TOR ambassador pours three limited single-vineyard Cabernets with artisanal cheese and charcuterie. Chef Tom cooks for the longer experiences, a four-course lunch in the private dining room or a family-style lunch under the olive trees.
Tasting Fees
$200 for TOR at Hospitality House, 75 minutes with cheese and charcuterie. $250 for TOR in The Olive Grove, a family-style lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $275 for the TOR x Beckstoffer Experience, 90 minutes with small bites. $300 for TOR at The Table, a four-course lunch, 2 hours.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
St. Helena
AVA
St. Helena
Visiting
Tastings are for TOR members and their guests. Members request a reservation through the member login at least three days ahead; joining brings an introductory allocation and the right to request a visit. The location is confirmed with the reservation.
Known For
Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Beckstoffer To Kalon, Dr. Crane, Vine Hill Ranch and Hyde, and the rare Black Magic
Founded
2001
Good to Know
Membership is required to request a visit. Most tastings take 2 to 8 guests; TOR at The Table takes 4 to 10 and TOR in The Olive Grove 6 to 8, weather permitting. Reservations are requested at least three days ahead.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Alila Napa Valley
Both St. Helena hotels are about 10 minutes from TOR, and we confirm the meeting place when the reservation is accepted. The day below runs a little over six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · TOR Wines
TOR at Hospitality House, 75 minutes ($200): Chardonnay to start, then three single-vineyard Cabernets with cheese and charcuterie.
11:45 · Crocker & Starr
About 12 minutes away. A small St. Helena estate where the visit starts with a glass of sparkling wine and a walk into the vineyard, then a seated tasting under the Garden Arbor. The Estate Vineyard Experience is $95, about 75 minutes, for groups of up to 6. By reservation.
1:10 · Lunch at The Charter Oak
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at The Charter Oak at the south end of St. Helena, Christopher and Martina Kostow's family-style New American restaurant, 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.
2:30 · Vineyard 7 & 8
About 20 minutes away. A family estate high on Spring Mountain, where the Estate Tasting starts with a tour and the story of the property before a seated tasting of current and library wines. It is $175 (allow about 90 minutes), refunded with each three-bottle Cabernet purchase. By appointment, Monday to Saturday, prepaid.
4:05 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:25 p.m.
About $470 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
The day runs about six and a half hours. Vineyard 7 & 8 hosts Monday to Saturday; on Sundays we swap in another estate. TOR visits depend on membership and the date TOR confirms.
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 TOR?
Yes. TOR hosts members and their guests, and members request a reservation at least three days ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at TOR?
$200 per person for TOR at Hospitality House, $250 for TOR in The Olive Grove, $275 for the TOR x Beckstoffer Experience and $300 for TOR at The Table, as of September 2026.
Who owns TOR?
Tor and Susan Kenward, who founded TOR in 2001. Winemaker Jeff Ames has worked with Tor for more than two decades.
What is TOR Black Magic?
A dense, dark Cabernet made only in the rarest vintages from a few exceptional barrels; its counterpart, Pure Magic, is the graceful, lifted side.
Which vineyards does TOR use?
Napa sites such as Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Vine Hill Ranch for Cabernet, and Hyde and Beresini in Carneros for Chardonnay.
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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