Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Allen Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from the Westside Road vineyard whose fruit went to Williams Selyem, Gary Farrell and Davis Bynum. Allen Vineyards does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Allen Vineyards sits on a 50-acre parcel on Westside Road near the Russian River. Howie Allen, a Marin real estate businessman, bought it in the early 1960s as a homestead farm with a prune orchard, a neglected vineyard and a sheep pasture. With neighboring grower Joe Rochioli as his partner, the first 10 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay went in during the early 1970s. Today there are 28 planted acres, farmed by Joe's son Tom Rochioli.
The early fruit went to Korbel and Gallo, and in the late 1970s and early 1980s winemakers including Burt Williams, Ed Selyem, Gary Farrell and Davis Bynum made wines from it. In the mid-1980s Howie turned a barn on the ranch into a winery where Burt and Ed made wine rent-free. The third generation, Camille Allen and her husband Matthew Casalenuovo, now make their own Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir.
The site offers no tastings or visits; it asks people to join the mailing list for future releases. The day below starts at neighboring J. Rochioli, whose family helped plant Allen Vineyard and farms it today, and stays on Westside Road.
Tasting Fees
Allen Vineyards does not offer tastings. On the day below, the tasting fees are $25 at Rochioli, $40 at Bacigalupi and $55 at Gary Farrell, about $120 per person in all, paid directly to each winery.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Westside Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Allen Vineyards is not open to the public and does not offer tours or tastings; wines are offered to its mailing list.
Known For
Estate Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir from Westside Road in the Russian River Valley
Founded
Ranch bought in the early 1960s; first vines planted in the early 1970s
Good to Know
Join the mailing list at allenvineyards.com for future releases. Contact info@allenvineyards.com or (707) 232-5209.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or The Madrona.
10:15 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or The Madrona
Since Allen Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel Healdsburg, on the plaza, and The Madrona, at the start of Westside Road, are both about 10 to 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery
About 15 minutes away. A family estate on Westside Road that began planting Pinot Noir in 1968. The Estate Flight is $25, with one fee refunded when you buy 2 or more bottles; allow 60 to 90 minutes. By appointment Monday to Saturday, at the 10:30 a.m. seating. Joe Rochioli helped plant Allen Vineyard in the early 1970s, and his son Tom farms it today.
12:20 · Lunch at Bravas Bar de Tapas
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Bravas, Mark and Terri Stark's tapas restaurant off the plaza in Healdsburg, with paella and Spanish sharing plates. We confirm hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:45 · Bacigalupi Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. The family ranch that grew Chardonnay for the 1973 Chateau Montelena that won the Judgment of Paris, tasted in an oak grove on Westside Road. The Estate Wine Tasting of six wines is $40, about an hour. Open Wednesday to Monday by reservation.
3:00 · Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
About 10 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a hilltop winery on Westside Road. The Discovery Tasting is $55, about 90 minutes, outdoors; open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gary Farrell was one of the winemakers who made wine from Allen Vineyard fruit in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:45 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
Rochioli is closed Sundays and Bacigalupi is closed Tuesdays, so plan this day for Monday or Wednesday to Saturday. Rochioli seats at set times, and this day is built around its 10:30 a.m. seating.
About $120 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
Can you visit Allen Vineyards?
No. Allen Vineyards offers no tours or tastings, as of October 2026. We can plan a day on Westside Road at neighboring wineries that host.
How can I buy Allen Vineyards wine?
Join the mailing list at allenvineyards.com to hear about releases. Contact info@allenvineyards.com or (707) 232-5209.
Who makes Allen Vineyards wine?
Camille Allen and her husband Matthew Casalenuovo, the third generation of the family that bought the ranch in the early 1960s.
Which wineries have used Allen Vineyard fruit?
Winemakers including Burt Williams and Ed Selyem, Gary Farrell and Davis Bynum made wines from it in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and Burt and Ed made wine in a barn on the ranch.
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 833-915-2436.
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