Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Verdon Estate with a Private Chauffeur
A family label named for the Verdon River in Provence, sourcing small Napa Valley vineyards near water, made by Kevin Morrisey. Verdon Estate does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Verdon Estate takes its name from the Verdon River in Provence, which has cut the Gorges du Verdon through limestone between Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the town the family comes from. The family describes roots in a farming community and a wine tradition of more than five generations, and says an affinity for mountains and water drew it to Napa Valley.
Winemaker Kevin Morrisey began with a 1997 harvest internship at Château Pétrus, then worked under Tony Soter at Etude and went on to lead Etude and Stags' Leap Winery. Verdon sources from a handful of small vineyards in Rutherford, Oakville and Carneros, each near a river, creek or bay that brings fog and cool breezes. The range includes the Reserve No. 5 Cabernet Sauvignon and the No. 8 Chardonnay from Stonebridge Vineyards, named for a 1912 stone bridge.
Verdon sells its wine online and through retailers. It has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below visits small family wineries between downtown Napa and the hills to the east, including a cave tour and a side-by-side tasting of Napa's sub-regions.
Tasting Fees
Verdon Estate does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Verdon Estate has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program; its wines are sold online and through retailers.
Known For
Reserve No. 5 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Stonebridge Vineyards Chardonnay
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Wines are sold on verdonestate.com and through retailers; questions go through the contact form on the site.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as River Terrace Inn or Westin Verasa Napa.
10:15 · Pickup at River Terrace Inn or Westin Verasa Napa
Since Verdon Estate does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Brown seats its first tasting at 10:30 a.m., so pickup is at 10:15; River Terrace Inn and Westin Verasa Napa are both close to downtown. The day fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Brown Estate
About 5 minutes away. A family-owned Chiles Valley estate known for Zinfandel, pouring seated tastings at set times in its Brown Downtown tasting room on Coombs Street. The Paired Tasting, five wines with individually plated small bites, is $75; we allow about 75 minutes. Thursday to Monday.
12:00 · The Vice
About 15 minutes away. A family label pouring single-vineyard, single-variety wines from 15 of Napa Valley's sub-regions side by side, in a private estate tasting in the hills east of the city of Napa. The Vice Estate Experience is $145, prepaid, for 2 to 6 guests; we allow about 90 minutes. By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday.
1:45 · Lunch at Bistro Don Giovanni
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Bistro Don Giovanni, an Italian restaurant among the vineyards on Howard Lane, a valley favorite for more than 30 years, open daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Rockmere Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A small family vineyard on the Silverado Trail, with wines by Jeff Ames, whose private visit starts with a walk through the caves where they are made, then barrel samples and a formal tasting. $75 per person. By appointment; the place is confirmed with the booking.
4:05 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $295 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Brown Downtown is open Thursday to Monday and The Vice hosts Tuesday to Saturday, so plan this day for Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Rockmere confirms its time and place with the booking. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 Verdon Estate?
No. Verdon Estate has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Verdon Estate wine?
On verdonestate.com or through retailers that carry it.
Who makes Verdon Estate?
Winemaker Kevin Morrisey, who started at Château Pétrus and later led Etude and Stags' Leap Winery.
Where does the name Verdon come from?
From the Verdon River in Provence, which carved the Gorges du Verdon near Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the family's hometown.
Where do Verdon's grapes come from?
A handful of small Napa Valley vineyards near rivers, creeks or the bay, in Rutherford, Oakville and Carneros.
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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