St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Trespass with a Private Chauffeur
A five-acre family vineyard at the base of Spring Mountain, where owner Donny Gallagher hosts tastings by phone appointment, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
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About the Winery
Don (Donny) and Dana Gallagher brought in their first harvest in 2000 from a five-acre vineyard in the St. Helena AVA at the base of Spring Mountain. The first release was about 400 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Merlot and a few blends followed, and later a century-old vine Zinfandel and a Sauvignon Blanc joined the lineup.
The wines are made by Kirk Venge, with the Gallaghers involved in everything from barrel selection to blending. In the early years Donny did much of the vineyard work himself; today Oscar Renteria of Renteria Vineyard Management farms the vines day to day while Donny oversees the details. Virtually every step of farming and winemaking is done by hand.
Trespass has no tasting room. Tastings are by appointment, made by calling Donny directly, so a visit is small and personal, with the people who grow and blend the wine. We arrange it on your behalf, confirm where you will taste and any fee, and build the rest of the day around Spring Mountain and the eastern hills.
Tasting Fees
Trespass does not publish a tasting fee. Any visit and its cost are confirmed by the winery when the appointment is made.
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
By appointment or private request only, made by phone with the owner. We arrange it on your behalf and confirm the meeting place.
Known For
Small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends made by Kirk Venge
Founded
2000 (first harvest)
Good to Know
Visits depend on the family's schedule, so ask well ahead. New releases are announced to the winery's mailing list. Ages, group size and pet policy are confirmed when the appointment is made.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Meadowood or Harvest Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Meadowood or Harvest Inn
Meadowood, the resort at the foot of Howell Mountain east of St. Helena, and Harvest Inn, on Highway 29 at the south end of town, are each about 10 minutes from the vineyard. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Trespass Vineyard
A private tasting with the Gallagher family, by phone appointment. We plan about an hour; the meeting place, format and any fee are confirmed by the winery.
11:25 · Spring Mountain Vineyard
About 10 minutes away. An 845-acre mountain estate around Miravalle, the Victorian mansion Tiburcio Parrott commissioned in 1884, with walks past a 19th-century olive grove and gardens before a seated tasting. Private experiences start at $95, about 90 minutes. By reservation, daily 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
1:10 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the main restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, with seasonal dishes drawn from the Meadowood farm. Lunch is served on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Dakota Shy
About 12 minutes away. A small Cabernet house on a historic estate at the base of Pritchard Hill, shaded by redwoods and magnolias and with its own olive grove; every visit starts with a walk around the grounds and winery. The Estate Tasting is $125, about 75 minutes. By appointment only.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:55 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
About $220 per person in tasting fees for Spring Mountain Vineyard and Dakota Shy, paid directly to each winery, plus any fee Trespass sets for a visit.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
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 Trespass?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment only, made by phone with the owner. We call on your behalf and confirm the details. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Trespass?
Trespass does not publish a tasting fee; any fee is set by the winery when the appointment is made, as of September 2026.
Who makes the wine at Trespass?
Kirk Venge, working closely with owners Don and Dana Gallagher on barrel selection and blending.
Where is the Trespass vineyard?
In the St. Helena AVA at the base of Spring Mountain: five acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Who owns Trespass Vineyard?
Don (Donny) and Dana Gallagher, who brought in their first harvest in 2000.
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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