Petaluma Gap · Sonoma County
Visit Azari Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
A family estate built to resemble a Tuscan villa in the hills west of Petaluma, open by appointment, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Kamal and Parichehr Azari came to the United States planning to return home to Iran. When the Iran-Iraq War broke out, they stayed and committed to building a life here, and in 1988 they came into possession of the land in the hills west of Petaluma that became Azari Vineyards.
The family planted its own vineyards and built its own facilities from the ground up to match their vision. They make small lots of wine, led by Pinot Noir and a cool-climate Shiraz, along with rosé, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, from the windy Petaluma Gap.
The estate is laid out like a Tuscan villa, with panoramic views over the hills and large succulents throughout the grounds. Visits are by appointment and personal, in the spirit of the family's Persian hospitality, and the estate also has a guest house for overnight stays.
Tasting Fees
Azari Vineyards does not publish its tasting fee; it is confirmed when the appointment is made.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1399 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma
AVA
Petaluma Gap
Visiting
By appointment only, made in advance by phone or email. We arrange it on your behalf.
Known For
Estate Pinot Noir and cool-climate Shiraz
Founded
1988
Good to Know
Tastings are arranged individually, so group size and timing are confirmed when we book. The estate also offers a guest house stay and hosts private events.
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 about 10 minutes from Azari Vineyards, and the Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma, overlooking the Petaluma River marina, about 15. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Azari Vineyards
A tasting by appointment at the family estate, with Pinot Noir and cool-climate Shiraz and the views over the western hills.
11:35 · McEvoy Ranch
About 20 minutes away. Nan McEvoy's organic olive ranch, founded in 1990 on a former dairy in the hills west of Petaluma, with its own olive mill and sculpture from the family's collection along the orchard paths. The 75-minute cart tour of the ranch is $95, and wine flights on the stone patio over the pond are $30 to $48. Tours need a reservation 48 hours ahead; 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.
2:15 · Koch Family Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. Kevin and Tuesday Koch's family farm and winery on Adobe Road, with gardens, farm animals and sheep that graze between the vines, and a new tasting room for its small-batch Sonoma County wines. The winery does not publish a tasting fee. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
3:15 · 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. Azari tastings are by appointment, and Della Fattoria and Koch are both open Thursday to Sunday, so this day works Thursday to Sunday.
About $95 per person for the McEvoy Ranch cart tour, plus the Azari and Koch tasting fees, confirmed when we book, each paid directly to the 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 an appointment at Azari Vineyards?
Yes. Visits are by appointment only, made in advance. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Azari Vineyards?
Azari Vineyards does not publish a tasting fee; it is confirmed when the appointment is made, as of September 2026.
Who owns Azari Vineyards?
The Azari family. Kamal and Parichehr Azari came into possession of the estate in 1988 and planted the vineyards and built the winery themselves.
What is Azari Vineyards known for?
Small lots of estate Pinot Noir and a cool-climate Shiraz from the Petaluma Gap.
Can you stay overnight at Azari Vineyards?
Yes. The estate has a guest house for overnight stays, booked through the winery.
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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