Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit William Perry with a Private Chauffeur
A small family estate on the Silverado Trail in Rutherford, formerly William Harrison Vineyards & Winery, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Bill Harrison bottled the first vintage under his own name here in 1993, as William Harrison Vineyards & Winery. Raised on his father's vineyard, he had earlier built a mobile bottling business, which taught him the craft from vine to bottle. He ran the estate for 32 years, and in late 2025, in his late 80s, he passed it on to a new generation of local owners.
The new owners are brothers Eddie and Perry Clark and their close friend Laura Long, who grew up in St. Helena near the river that runs behind the vineyards. They renamed the winery William Perry, after the Clark brothers' grandfather, in a name that also honors Bill Harrison. The estate sits on the Silverado Trail in the Rutherford AVA and still runs as a small, family-owned winery.
Visits are small and seated. The winery hosts a limited number of guests each day, and a host leads each tasting of its small-lot Napa Valley wines. The Discovery Tasting pours 2022 William Harrison wines that are poured only here. The owners are updating the property, so some areas may be closed on certain days.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Discovery Tasting, about an hour (Monday to Thursday). $85 for The William Perry Experience, about 90 minutes (daily).
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1443 Silverado Trail South, St. Helena
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tastings are by reservation, booked through CellarPass or by phone.
Known For
Small-lot Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends
Founded
1993 (renamed William Perry in 2025)
Good to Know
Tasters must be 21 or over. Online bookings take up to 8 guests; larger groups contact the winery directly. Some areas of the property may be closed on certain days during improvements.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Bardessono or Hotel Villagio.
10:00 · Pickup at Bardessono or Hotel Villagio
Bardessono, a LEED Platinum hotel in Yountville, and Hotel Villagio, a spa hotel at the south end of Yountville, are each about 15 minutes up the Silverado Trail from William Perry. The day heads south from Rutherford and ends near your hotel. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · William Perry Winery
The William Perry Experience, about 90 minutes ($85), offered daily. Monday to Thursday, the one-hour Discovery Tasting ($40) is also offered and gives you 30 extra minutes later in the day.
12:05 · Clos du Val
About 18 minutes away. A Stags Leap District estate where tastings are poured in Hirondelle House, from shaded cabanas and a sunny patio to the cool cellar. The Hirondelle House Tasting is $75 for 60 minutes, with a seasonal dip and fresh sourdough. Reservations encouraged; open Thursday to Monday, 21 and over.
1:20 · Lunch at Bouchon Bistro
About 14 minutes away. Lunch at Bouchon Bistro, Thomas Keller's French bistro on Washington Street in Yountville, open daily from 11 a.m. (10 a.m. on weekends). Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Matthiasson
About 17 minutes away. Steve and Jill Matthiasson's family farm and winery, where tastings are held outdoors overlooking their Phoenix Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District. The standard tasting of five to six wines, some poured only here, is $75 for about 75 minutes. By appointment, seven days a week.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
About $190 to $235 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Clos du Val is open Thursday to Monday. On a Tuesday or Wednesday, we suggest another Stags Leap District winery in its place.
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 William Perry?
Yes. Tastings are by reservation, and the winery hosts a limited number of guests each day. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at William Perry?
$40 per person for the Discovery Tasting (Monday to Thursday, about an hour) and $85 for The William Perry Experience (daily, about 90 minutes), as of September 2026.
Is William Perry the same winery as William Harrison?
Yes. The estate was William Harrison Vineyards & Winery, founded by Bill Harrison. After new owners took over in 2025, it was renamed William Perry. The Discovery Tasting still pours 2022 William Harrison wines.
Who owns William Perry Winery?
Brothers Eddie and Perry Clark and their friend Laura Long, who grew up in St. Helena and took over from founder Bill Harrison in late 2025.
Can children visit William Perry?
Tasters must be 21 or over. Contact the winery before bringing anyone under 21.
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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