Inglenook, chauffeured.
Francis Ford Coppola's storied 1879 Rutherford estate — château-grand and deeply historic.
- Known for Rubicon Bordeaux-style blends from a historic 1879 estate
- About 1.5 hours from San Francisco
- Door-to-door — nobody driving home but us
An 1879 estate, restored
Inglenook was founded in 1879 by Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum and became one of Napa's most acclaimed estates. Francis Ford Coppola began reuniting the property in 1975 and reclaimed the original Inglenook name in 2011, restoring both the land and the brand.
The 1880s château sits on a vast estate on the Rutherford Bench, with a museum-like sense of Napa history throughout.
What you'll taste
The estate is known for Rubicon, its Cabernet-based Bordeaux-style blend, along with estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and the Blancaneaux white. Tastings and tours run by reservation.
Worth knowing: One of Napa's oldest and most significant estates, and the only major valley winery owned by a famous filmmaker — reassembled over 36 years.
Inglenook at a glance
Why chauffeur the visit
- Door-to-door from your home or hotel — ≈65 miles · about 1 hr 30 min
- Hourly charter: the car and chauffeur stay with you all day
- Nobody in your group skips a pour to drive
- Cases ride safely in the back on the way home
- One fixed price, quoted upfront
Match the vehicle to the group
| Group | Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| Couples & small groups — Business Sedan / SUV | 1–6 guests | Get quote → |
| Friends & celebrations — First-Class SUV | up to 6 | Get quote → |
| The whole crew — Executive Sprinter | up to 12 | Get quote → |
| Big celebrations — Party Bus | up to 32 | Get quote → |
Inglenook questions
Can you drive us to Inglenook?
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to Inglenook from San Francisco and the surrounding area (about 1.5 hours from San Francisco). You're picked up at your home or hotel and brought home the same way, with no one in your group driving.
How does pricing work for a trip to Inglenook?
As an hourly charter: one flat hourly rate covering the vehicle, your dedicated chauffeur, water, and all driving for the day. You get the price upfront — no surge, no surprises.
Do we need a reservation at Inglenook?
Inglenook tastings are seated and by reservation. Tell us your date and group size and we'll help time your visit and build the day around it.
Can we visit other wineries the same day?
Absolutely. Most Napa Valley days are three to four tastings with a long lunch. Tell us your taste and we'll suggest a route and keep the car with you all day.
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