Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Truchard with a Private Chauffeur
A Carneros family estate of 400 acres where the tasting is a walk through the vineyards and an 11,000-square-foot wine cave, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Tony and Jo Ann Truchard moved to California with their family in 1972, and in 1973 Tony bought an abandoned prune orchard in Carneros: 20 acres with a southwest exposure. He planted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Riesling, and became one of the pioneers of what would become the Los Carneros AVA.
The estate has since grown to about 400 acres, about 280 of them planted, on rolling hills between Napa and Sonoma. The family began making its own wines in 1989 and added an 11,000-square-foot wine cave in 1998. The family farms with sustainable and organic practices.
The visit is simple and genuine. A host leads you through the estate vineyards and into the cave while you taste current releases, so it feels more like a farm walk than a tasting bar. Visits run Monday to Friday only, which keeps it quiet; wear shoes you can walk in.
Tasting Fees
$55 for the Vineyard Tour and Tasting, current releases poured on a walk through the estate vineyards and caves.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Monday through Friday by reservation only; closed weekends and major holidays.
Known For
Carneros estate wines, from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Cabernet Franc and Syrah
Founded
1989 first wines (vineyard planted from 1973)
Good to Know
Tastings are for guests 21 and over; children and infants cannot be accommodated on the tour. No pets (certified service animals welcome). Parties of 1 to 8 book online and prepay.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Both resorts are in Carneros. Carneros Resort and Spa is about 8 minutes from Truchard and Stanly Ranch about 10 minutes. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Truchard Vineyards
The Vineyard Tour and Tasting ($55). The winery does not publish a duration; we allow about 75 minutes for the walk and tasting.
11:45 · Saintsbury
About 10 minutes away. A Carneros pioneer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, where the Garden Tasting is poured in English-style gardens with a winery and cellar walk when the weather allows. $65, about 75 minutes. By appointment, starting on the hour and half hour until 3:30 p.m.
1:15 · Lunch at Angèle
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French restaurant in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Hendry Ranch Wines
About 12 minutes away. A ranch at the foot of Mount Veeder that the Hendry family has farmed since 1939, with private, unpretentious tastings hosted by a guide. The Hendry Classic Tasting is $75 for 60 to 90 minutes (the Red Wine Flight is $50). By appointment, daily from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 21 and over.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $170 to $195 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Truchard hosts Monday through Friday only, so plan this day for a weekday.
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 Truchard?
Yes. Reservations are required and prepaid, Monday through Friday. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Truchard?
$55 per person for the Vineyard Tour and Tasting, as of September 2026.
Is Truchard open on weekends?
No. Visits are Monday through Friday only; the winery is closed on weekends and major holidays.
Can children visit Truchard?
No. Tours and tastings are for guests 21 and over, and children and infants cannot be accommodated.
Who founded Truchard Vineyards?
Tony and Jo Ann Truchard, who bought their first 20 acres in Carneros in 1973. The family still runs the estate.
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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