Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Whitehall Lane with a Private Chauffeur
A Leonardini family winery in Rutherford, with seated Cabernet flights and a private pickleball court among the vines, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
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About the Winery
Whitehall Lane was founded in 1979 by two brothers who focused on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1993 the Leonardini family bought the estate and brought in updated winemaking and more scientific vineyard management. Three generations of the family run it today. The winery sits on Highway 29 in the Rutherford AVA, between Rutherford and St. Helena, and notes that its vineyards have been farmed for more than 150 years.
The family now farms eight estate vineyards, more than 200 acres in all, from Rutherford and St. Helena to the Oak Knoll District, Sonoma Valley and the Petaluma Gap. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot lead, alongside Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Wine Spectator has honored Whitehall Lane three times for wines rated among the top five in the world.
Visits are relaxed. The Leo Trio is poured at the bar, while seated flights of limited-production and vineyard-designated Cabernets are served in the renovated Club Room or outside on the patio and in the Estate Garden Pavilion. There is also a private pickleball court among the vines, with views of the Mayacamas Mountains, where Sip, Serve, Smash pairs an hour of play with an hour of tasting.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Leo Trio at the bar. $65 for the seated Winery Exclusive Flight with a small cheese accompaniment. $75 for Sip, Serve, Smash, two hours (an hour of pickleball, then a tasting). $90 for the seated Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight, which includes a library wine. Tastings run 30 to 90 minutes depending on the experience. Groups of 7 to 20 book the Large Group Tour & Tasting at $60 plus a 15% service charge.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1563 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.
Known For
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc from eight estate vineyards
Founded
1979 (Leonardini family since 1993)
Good to Know
Well-behaved children and leashed pets are welcome; let the winery know in advance. Online bookings are for 1 to 6 guests; groups of 7 to 20 book a group tasting, and larger parties arrange by email. Picnics can be arranged through the winery's partner, Oakville Grocery, with 72 hours' notice. Cancellations need 48 hours' notice, and reservations more than 15 minutes late are treated as cancelled.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Harvest Inn, a vineyard-side resort at the south end of St. Helena, is about 5 minutes from Whitehall Lane, and Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort above Rutherford, is about 10 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Whitehall Lane Winery
The Winery Exclusive Flight ($65), five limited-production estate wines with a little cheese, seated indoors or on the patio; plan on about an hour. The Leo Trio at the bar ($40) is shorter, and the Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight ($90) adds library wine.
11:30 · Dakota Shy
About 12 minutes away. A historic estate at the base of Pritchard Hill, once a stop on the 1850s wagon route up Sage Canyon, where each private visit begins with a guided tour of the grounds and the modern winery. The seated Estate Tasting is $125 for about 75 minutes. By appointment.
1:00 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, serving lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:10 · Spring Mountain Vineyard
About 13 minutes away. A historic Spring Mountain estate whose 1973 Chardonnay placed fourth at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Each private tasting includes a walk through the estate grounds; the Vista or Judgment of Paris experience is $95 for about 90 minutes. By reservation, daily; last start at 3:45 p.m.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $260 to $310 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
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 Whitehall Lane?
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended, and groups of 7 or more must book ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Whitehall Lane?
$40 per person for the Leo Trio, $65 for the Winery Exclusive Flight, $75 for Sip, Serve, Smash and $90 for the Elevated Cabernet Sauvignon Flight, as of September 2026.
Can I bring children or my dog to Whitehall Lane?
Yes. The winery welcomes well-behaved children and pets on leashes, and asks that you let them know in advance.
What is Whitehall Lane known for?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with Sauvignon Blanc, from eight estate vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties. Wine Spectator has honored the winery three times for wines rated among the top five in the world.
Who owns Whitehall Lane?
The Leonardini family, who bought the winery in 1993 and now run it across three generations.
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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