A wine-tour day is booked hourly with a five-hour minimum, a written tasting itinerary and coordination with vineyard concierges. The chauffeur stays with the vehicle at every estate so no one in the party drives after the first pour, and lunch is booked into the schedule.
Uniformed chauffeur opening the side door of a black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van beside vineyard rows at a Napa Valley winery estate at golden hour
Napa, Sonoma, Yountville, St. Helena and Healdsburg vineyards
Tasting appointments coordinated with vineyard concierges on request
Lunch reservations at The French Laundry, Bouchon and Auberge du Soleil
Sprinter van for group tastings, Suburban for one or two couples
Return service to San Francisco, the Peninsula or the airport
How this occasion runs
Wine-tour days book hourly with a five-hour minimum. Most Bay Area guests do three or four vineyards plus a lunch reservation across an eight-to-ten hour door-to-door day, with the chauffeur staging the vehicle at each estate and coordinating with the concierge on arrival. Tasting appointments themselves are held on the guest's account with the vineyard; dispatch coordinates the timing so the driving itinerary lines up.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the default group wine-tour vehicle — eleven to fourteen guests, rear cargo space for a case or two of purchases and enough room that the party is comfortable across the driving legs. Boutique estates with tight motorcourts sometimes require a Suburban LT rather than a Sprinter, which dispatch flags when the tasting list is confirmed.
Lunch at The French Laundry, Bouchon, Bistro Jeanty, Auberge du Soleil, Bottega or SingleThread is coordinated when the reservation is booked because same-day tables at those restaurants are effectively unavailable. Return service is scheduled to San Francisco, the Peninsula or SFO before the day starts so the last-vineyard timing is honest.
Paired services
Chauffeur Services That Power This Occasion
Wine Country
Napa and Sonoma Wine-Country Tours
Full-day chauffeured itineraries through Napa, Sonoma, Yountville and Healdsburg with tasting reservations pre-confirmed.
Napa and Sonoma Wine Tours — Questions Clients Ask
How many wineries can we visit in a day?
Three to four vineyards plus lunch is the most common itinerary. Two tastings plus a longer estate lunch is a comfortable alternative for guests who prefer a slower day.
Do you coordinate the tasting appointments?
Yes. Dispatch coordinates directly with vineyard concierges to align tasting times to the driving itinerary. Payment for tastings is handled by the guest with the estate.
How many vineyards fit into a wine-tour day?
Three or four vineyards plus a proper lunch is the most common itinerary and the one dispatch recommends first. Two tastings plus a longer estate lunch is a comfortable alternative for guests who prefer a slower pace.
On-request add-ons
Amenities, child car seats and airport meet-and-greet for Napa and Sonoma wine tours
Real-time flight monitoring for all airport pickups
Silent-ride option for calls, focus time or rest
Child car seats on request
Rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing convertible seats and booster seats can be installed before pickup when requested in advance. Please share your child’s age, height and weight at booking. Parents or guardians should confirm that the selected seat and installation meet their child’s requirements. Accommodation of multiple seats depends on the vehicle, passenger count, luggage and seat availability at the time of reservation.
Airport meet-and-greet policy
San Jose Mineta International (SJC)
Complimentary meet-and-greet chauffeur service is included at SJC. Curbside pickup is permitted at Terminal A and Terminal B, and your chauffeur can also greet you inside baggage claim on request. No additional fee.
San Francisco International (SFO)
Meet-and-greet is available on request at SFO for a $45 add-on. Your chauffeur waits with a personalized signboard at the arrivals level of your terminal (International A/G or domestic 1, 2 or 3) and assists with luggage to the vehicle at the designated limo pickup area.
Oakland International (OAK)
Meet-and-greet is available on request at OAK for a $45 add-on. Your chauffeur meets you inside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 baggage claim with a signboard and escorts you to the vehicle. Please request meet-and-greet when booking so we can dispatch early and clear parking.
To add meet-and-greet at SFO or OAK, note “Meet-and-greet requested” in the booking form or reply to your confirmation email. SJC meet-and-greet is automatically included at no charge.
