Fountaingrove District · Sonoma County
Visit Hans Fahden with a Private Chauffeur
A family homestead since 1912, with tastings in a cave tunneled into volcanic rock or on a patio over gardens and ponds, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Hans and Marie Fahden, natives of Hamburg, Germany, bought this mountain property in 1912 and farmed grapes until Prohibition, when they turned to walnuts and prunes. Sixty years later their grandsons, Antone and Lyall Fahden, brought the land back to vines, and the family, now in its third generation on the estate, still runs it.
Three vineyard blocks, separated by volcanic outcroppings and stands of Douglas fir, were planted to Cabernet Sauvignon from 1982 to 1984, on thin topsoil over solid volcanic tufa that keeps the vines small and the fruit concentrated. The winery was bonded in 1986 and made its first wine in 1987. It makes about 1,500 cases a year, including just 300 cases of its flagship Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and David Sundberg has been winemaker since 2015.
The setting is the reason to come. The family carved roads, built ponds and tunneled a wine cave into the tufa, and tastings are poured at your table either in the cave or out on the patio overlooking the gardens, ponds and mountains. It sits on Petrified Forest Road, about ten minutes from downtown Calistoga, and the drive up from town is one of our favorites in the area. The winery has hosted guests since 1996 and is also a popular spot for weddings.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Classic Tasting of five current releases, served at your table in the cave or on the patio, 60 to 75 minutes. $55 for the Regional Reds Tasting of limited-production Sonoma County reds.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4855 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga
AVA
Fountaingrove District
Visiting
Tastings Friday to Sunday, with walk-ins welcome and reservations highly encouraged; Thursday by appointment only, 24 hours in advance. Closed Monday to Wednesday. We confirm the day's tasting time with the family when we book.
Known For
Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Fountaingrove District mountain vineyards
Founded
1912 (family homestead); winery bonded 1986
Good to Know
Tastings take up to 6 guests; groups larger than 6 need an advance appointment. Sessions run 60 to 75 minutes. The estate also hosts weddings and private events.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:45 a.m. from a Calistoga hotel such as Indian Springs or Mount View Hotel.
10:45 · Pickup at Indian Springs or Mount View Hotel
Indian Springs, the Calistoga hot springs resort founded by Samuel Brannan, is about 15 minutes from Hans Fahden, and Mount View Hotel, on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga, about 10, out Petrified Forest Road and up into the Mayacamas. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Hans Fahden
The Classic Tasting of five current releases ($40), 60 to 75 minutes in the cave or on the patio over the ponds; the Regional Reds Tasting is $55.
12:30 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 15 minutes away. The restaurant at Indian Springs in Calistoga, named for resort founder Samuel Brannan, with seasonal American cooking and outdoor tables. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:00 · Schramsberg Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A sparkling wine house on Diamond Mountain with historic caves, and the cave walk is the part guests talk about on the drive home. The seated Classic Tasting of six wines is $70, about an hour; the Cave Tour with Classic Tasting is $100. By appointment only; all guests must be 21.
3:25 · Davis Estates
About 10 minutes away. The Davis family bought this century-old Calistoga estate on the Silverado Trail in 2011 and restored it, with a Howard Backen-designed winery and 11,000 square feet of caves. The Estate Wine & Food Pairing is $100, a seated flight of current releases at a private table, 60 minutes, for up to 6 guests. Reservations required; 21 and over.
4:25 · Back to your hotel
Back in Calistoga by 4:35 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Hans Fahden opens at 11 and pours Friday to Sunday (Thursday by appointment), so this day starts at 10:45 and ends around 4:35.
About $210 to $255 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
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 Hans Fahden?
Walk-ins are welcome Friday to Sunday, but reservations are highly encouraged, and Thursday visits and groups larger than 6 need an appointment. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Hans Fahden?
$40 per person for the Classic Tasting and $55 for the Regional Reds Tasting, as of September 2026.
Is Hans Fahden in Napa or Sonoma?
Sonoma County. The estate has a Calistoga address and sits close to the Napa County line on Petrified Forest Road, but it is in Sonoma County's Fountaingrove District, about ten minutes from downtown Calistoga.
Can we taste in the wine cave?
Yes. The cave was tunneled into the estate's volcanic tufa, and tastings are served at your table either in the cave or on the patio overlooking the gardens and ponds.
Who owns Hans Fahden Vineyards?
The Fahden family, now in its third generation on the land that Hans and Marie Fahden bought in 1912.
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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