St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Turley with a Private Chauffeur
The old-vine Zinfandel and Petite Syrah house Larry Turley founded in 1993 at Frog Farm, north of St. Helena. Turley Wine Cellars does not receive visitors in Napa Valley; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Larry Turley, a former emergency room physician, co-founded Frog's Leap with John Williams in 1981 at Frog Farm, the St. Helena property he had bought in the 1970s. In 1993 he made the first vintage of Turley Wine Cellars, and the St. Helena estate became Turley's home. Food & Wine has called Turley 'one of the legends of California wine.'
Turley is devoted to old vines, especially Zinfandel and Petite Syrah from vineyards across California, many planted in the late 1800s; it has made wine from more than 50 sites. Farming is organic and often dry-farmed, with native yeast fermentations. In Napa the estate includes head-trained vines at Frog Farm in the St. Helena AVA and the Rattlesnake vineyard, planted in 1999.
The St. Helena winery is a private production facility and does not receive visitors. Turley's tasting room is in Templeton, near Paso Robles, at the historic Pesenti Winery it bought in 2000. To buy the wine, join the membership for member-exclusive releases or order from the limited selection in the online shop.
Tasting Fees
Turley Wine Cellars does not offer tastings in Napa Valley. At its Templeton tasting room, Just a Taste is $35, waived with a three-bottle purchase.
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
Turley's St. Helena winery is a private production facility and is not open to visitors. Its tasting room is in Templeton, near Paso Robles, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Known For
Old-vine Zinfandel and Petite Syrah from historic California vineyards
Founded
1993 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Join the Turley membership for member-exclusive releases; a limited selection is sold online. To taste, the Templeton tasting room near Paso Robles welcomes walk-ins, dogs and guests of all ages.
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
Since Turley Wine Cellars does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, starting on Howell Mountain, where Turley also farms. Meadowood is about 25 minutes from Outpost and Harvest Inn about 30. The day runs about six hours, and extra time is added by the hour.
10:30 · Outpost Wines
About 25 minutes away. A Howell Mountain estate above the fog, on a vineyard first planted in the 1860s, where Thomas Rivers Brown makes the wine. The estate tasting is $75; we plan about an hour and a quarter. By appointment, typically Tuesday to Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
12:00 · Burgess Cellars
About 15 minutes away. A family winery since 1972 whose hillside vineyard was first planted in the 1870s; tastings are held at the Burgess home on the Silverado Trail. The Estate Experience of four current releases is $75; we allow about 75 minutes. By appointment, prepaid on Tock.
1:30 · Lunch at Gott's Roadside
About 12 minutes away. Classic American fare at picnic tables on Main Street in St. Helena, open daily from 11 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · Whitehall Lane Winery
About 7 minutes away. A Leonardini family winery south of St. Helena with views of the Mayacamas and its own pickleball court among the vines. The seated Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight, with a library wine, is $90; we allow about an hour. Open daily; reservations recommended.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:05 p.m.
About $240 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Outpost hosts Tuesday to Saturday; on other days we swap in another Howell Mountain estate.
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 Turley Wine Cellars?
Not in Napa Valley. The St. Helena winery is a private production facility and is not open to visitors, as of September 2026. Turley's tasting room is in Templeton, near Paso Robles.
How can I buy Turley wine?
Through the Turley membership, which offers member-exclusive releases, or from the limited selection in its online shop.
Who founded Turley?
Larry Turley, a former emergency room physician and co-founder of Frog's Leap, who made Turley's first vintage in 1993.
Where is Turley Wine Cellars?
Its Napa home is Frog Farm, the estate just north of St. Helena. Its tasting room is at 2900 Vineyard Drive in Templeton.
What is Turley known for?
Old-vine Zinfandel and Petite Syrah from historic California vineyards, many planted in the late 1800s, farmed organically and often dry-farmed.
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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