HEALDSBURG AREA WINERY TOURS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A tour consists of how many hours, and what is the cost?

Six hours. Usually 10 AM to 4PM. $85.00 per person with a two person minimum.

How many wineries can I expect to visit?

Usually 6-8. Sometimes 7-9. It will depend on how much time you choose to spend at each winery.

May I reserve a “private” tour?

All Healdsburg Area Winery Tours are “private guided tours” to the booking couple or the booking group up to six. Travel is in a Toyota Sienna van with privacy windows and captains chairs in the second section.

May I choose the wineries I wish to visit?

You may within the Northern Sonoma County area and the Russian River, Green Valley, Dry Creek, Chalk Hill, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Mountain wine appellations. Or, I will customize a touring day for you following a conversation to learn of destination interests such as the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Jordan Estate, Ferrari-Carano, Coppola, etc. and wine preferences for example Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage, Ports, & Sparkling Wine.

Can I visit wineries to buy wines I can’t buy at home?

Yes. Local wineries with wines available only at the winery include: Göpfrich Estate Wines, Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines, Joseph Swan Vineyards, Passalacqua Winery, Raymond Burr Vineyards, and Stryker Sonoma.

TESTIMONIALS

“The tour exceeded our expectations. Big time!” Carol & Scott Brady. Coral Springs, Florida

“Our very first wine tasting ever! It was beyond phenomenal! Thank you so much Gene for treating us to a fabulous wine tour. We enjoyed every moment!” Jenni & Seth Ryan, Apple Valley, Minnesota.

“The tour was by far the most wonderful trip we have ever taken to wine country. A five star experience! A great balance of small and large wineries. We were especially enamored with the fine Zinfandels the region produces. I’m looking forward to coming back again and taking on a whole new set of wineries!” Linda Leigh. Atlanta, Georgia.

“The tour was really fun.” Barney & Anne Gorter. Milwaukee, Oregon.

“Gene. Thanks for a memorable experience. Melissa and I thank you for making it so special. Hope to do this again soon.” Lalite & Melissa Lakshmanan. San Francisco.