Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Work Vineyard with a Private Chauffeur
A Calistoga vineyard first planted by the Work family in 1976 and now the home of Lamya's Cabernet Sauvignon. Work Vineyard 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
The Work family planted this Calistoga vineyard in 1976 as a single-estate Sauvignon Blanc vineyard, and their estate wine won numerous awards. Friends Sam and Lamya Malhotra bought it from them in 2007 and replanted it to Cabernet Sauvignon, the start of Lamya's Cabernet Sauvignon. The brand still nods to its past with the original 1976 orange road sign.
Lamya Malhotra guides the winery today; her love of wine goes back to her grandfather's underground wine cellar in Iraq. Julieta de la Cuadra, from Mendoza, Argentina, became winemaker in 2023, following Kari Auringer, after training under Russell Bevan. Besides the estate Cabernet from the Calistoga AVA, each wine is named for a family member, from Jacklyn's Chardonnay and Presley's Rosé to Zina's Pinot Noir and Adrien's Blend.
Work Vineyard has no tasting room and lists no visits. Its website offers an online shop and the Work Vineyard Club, with four tiers shipping two to four times a year; club benefits include barrel tastings of pre-release wines and invitations to club events. For a day out, we take you to estates nearby that do host, high on Spring Mountain and around St. Helena.
Tasting Fees
Work Vineyard 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
Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Work Vineyard has no tasting room and does not list tours or tastings. Its website offers an online shop, the Work Vineyard Club and an email contact only.
Known For
Lamya's Cabernet Sauvignon from the Calistoga estate, plus family-named Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir and a red blend
Founded
1976 (vineyard planted; Malhotra family since 2007)
Good to Know
Wines are sold at workvineyard.com and through the Work Vineyard Club (four tiers; one-year minimum, 21 and over). Questions go to the winery by email.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:40 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Meadowood.
9:40 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Meadowood
Since Work Vineyard does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. We pick up at 9:40 for Barnett's 10 a.m. tasting high on Spring Mountain: Harvest Inn is about 15 minutes away and Meadowood about 20. The day runs about six and a quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Barnett Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A small family estate near the top of Spring Mountain, nearly 2,000 feet above the valley floor, with panoramic views over Napa Valley. The Tasting Experience is $125, a guided flight of five current releases; we allow about 90 minutes. Daily by appointment at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
11:50 · Varozza Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A small family vineyard on Pratt Avenue at the north edge of St. Helena, where owners Jack and Dianna Varozza host each tasting themselves. $50 for five wines or $75 for seven, about 90 minutes. Tuesday to Sunday, by appointment.
1:35 · Lunch at Forum at Meadowood
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Forum, the main restaurant at Meadowood at the foot of Howell Mountain, with seasonal dishes drawn from the Meadowood farm. Lunch is served on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Chateau Boswell Winery
About 8 minutes away. A family winery founded in 1979 on the Silverado Trail north of St. Helena, with a hand-hewn stone winery; during your appointment your group is the only one on the property. Chateau Boswell does not publish a tasting fee; we confirm it when we book and allow about an hour. By appointment only.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:55 p.m., about six and a quarter hours after pickup.
About $175 to $200 per person in tasting fees for Barnett and Varozza, plus Chateau Boswell's fee, which is confirmed when the appointment is made. Fees are paid directly to each winery.
Varozza hosts Tuesday to Sunday, so this day fits Tuesday to Sunday. Chateau Boswell does not publish a fee or visit length; we confirm both when we book.
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 Work Vineyard?
No. Work Vineyard has no tasting room and lists no tours or tastings, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Work Vineyard wine?
Through the online shop at workvineyard.com or the Work Vineyard Club, which has four membership tiers.
Who owns Work Vineyard?
The Malhotra family. Sam and Lamya Malhotra bought the vineyard from the Work family in 2007, and Lamya guides it today.
Where is Work Vineyard?
In Calistoga, in the Calistoga AVA at the north end of Napa Valley.
What is Work Vineyard's most famous wine?
Lamya's Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate Cabernet first made after the vineyard was replanted from Sauvignon Blanc.
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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