Petaluma Gap · Sonoma County
Visit Adobe Road with a Private Chauffeur
A racing-inspired winery with its tasting room in downtown Petaluma, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Kevin and Debra Buckler founded Adobe Road Winery in Sonoma County in 2002. Kevin is a professional race car driver and team owner who started The Racers Group in 1992, with wins that include the Rolex 24 at Daytona. In 2008 the winery moved to Petaluma, near the racing team's headquarters.
Adobe Road buys fruit from vineyards across Sonoma and Napa: Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma and Napa Valley, Syrah and Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley and the Petaluma Gap. Winemaker Garrett Martin works closely with Kevin on the wines, including the Racing Series blends.
The tasting room is in downtown Petaluma rather than among vineyards, close to the town's hotels, restaurants and theaters, with a shaded courtyard and live music on Thursday and Saturday. The Argus-Courier named it the best tasting room in Petaluma.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Classic Tasting of current releases, $50 for the Racing Series Tasting and $60 for the Reserve Tasting of single-varietal wines from Sonoma and Napa vineyards.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1 C Street, Petaluma
AVA
Petaluma Gap
Visiting
Open daily: Sunday to Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday to Saturday noon to 8 p.m. Walk-ins welcome; call or text to reserve.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and the Racing Series blends
Founded
2002 (in Petaluma since 2008)
Good to Know
The courtyard is family-friendly and pet-friendly. A small bites menu is available, with wine by the glass or bottle.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Petaluma hotel such as Hotel Petaluma or the Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Petaluma or Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
Hotel Petaluma, a restored 1923 hotel downtown, is a few minutes from Adobe Road's tasting room, and the Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma, overlooking the Petaluma River marina, about 10 minutes. Adobe Road opens at 11 a.m., or noon Thursday to Saturday, and stays open into the evening, so the day heads out to the Petaluma Gap's vineyards first and finishes downtown. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Keller Estate
About 20 minutes away. A family estate in the Petaluma Gap, with a winery by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta and cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The guided Estate Experience of five wines is $50, about an hour. Reservations available, walk-ins welcome; open Wednesday to Sunday, with the last tastings booked at 3 p.m.
11:50 · McEvoy Ranch
About 30 minutes away. Nan McEvoy's organic olive ranch, founded in 1990, with small-lot wines poured on a patio among the olive orchards. Wine flights are $30 to $48, and olive oil tastings $35. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:05 · Lunch at Della Fattoria
About 15 minutes away. A bakery café in downtown Petaluma, known for its bread and pastry, with a café menu for lunch. Open Thursday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Adobe Road Winery
About 5 minutes away. The Classic Tasting ($40), Racing Series Tasting ($50) or Reserve Tasting ($60), in the tasting room or the courtyard.
3:25 · Back to your hotel
Back in Petaluma by 3:30 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works Thursday to Sunday, when Keller Estate and Della Fattoria are open, and Adobe Road stays open into the evening if you want to linger.
About $120 to $160 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 Adobe Road?
No. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can call or text the tasting room to reserve. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Adobe Road?
$40 per person for the Classic Tasting, $50 for the Racing Series Tasting and $60 for the Reserve Tasting, as of September 2026.
Where is the Adobe Road tasting room?
In downtown Petaluma at 1 C Street, walkable from the SMART train and close to the town's hotels and restaurants.
What is the connection between Adobe Road and racing?
Founder Kevin Buckler is a professional race car driver and team owner who started The Racers Group in 1992, and the Racing Series blends are inspired by motorsport.
Can I bring children or dogs to Adobe Road?
Yes. The courtyard is family-friendly and pet-friendly.
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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