Alexander Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Blue Rock Vineyard with a Private Chauffeur
A restored 1880 hillside estate with a stone winery house, century-old olive trees and private tastings of estate Cabernet, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Blue Rock's 100 acres in the hills at the north end of Alexander Valley were settled by Italian immigrants in 1880, and the original stone house on the property was the Villa Maria winery until Prohibition closed it. Kenny and Cheryl Kahn bought the estate in 1987 and restored it, keeping its old-world character and its olive trees, some more than 140 years old.
Forty-six acres of hillside are planted to the Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec, with three more acres of Syrah added in 1993. Kenny Kahn works as the vigneron, overseeing the land and the wines, with three winemakers on staff, and the wines are made from the estate's own vineyards.
Visits here are private and unhurried. The tasting runs about 90 minutes, and the estate suggests planning two hours, which gives time to take in the old stone house and the olive trees. For a longer day, the Vintner Table lunch pairs the wines with three courses over two and a half to three hours, and the estate's Vintner Cottage can be booked for stays of two nights or more.
Tasting Fees
$65 per person for the 90-minute Private Visit & Tasting for 1 to 8 guests ($85 per person for 9 to 16), plus tax. $130 per person for the Vintner Table three-course lunch for 2 to 8 guests, about 2½ to 3 hours.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Rich Ranch Road, Cloverdale
AVA
Alexander Valley
Visiting
Private visits by advance reservation only, scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., with a limited number of appointments each day. Closed on major holidays. We arrange the appointment on your behalf.
Known For
Estate wines from hillside Cabernet Sauvignon and the other Bordeaux varieties
Founded
1987 (estate first settled in 1880)
Good to Know
Guests must be 21 or over, and pets are not allowed. Cancellations need 72 hours' notice, or 7 days for groups of 9 or more. The Vintner Cottage requires a two-night minimum.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:35 a.m. from a hotel such as Hotel Trio in Healdsburg or Geyserville Inn.
9:35 · Pickup at Hotel Trio or Geyserville Inn
Hotel Trio, on Dry Creek Road on the north side of Healdsburg, is about 25 minutes from Blue Rock, and Geyserville Inn, at the north end of Geyserville, about 15. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Blue Rock Vineyard
The first stop. The 90-minute Private Visit & Tasting ($65), with time to walk out among the old olive trees.
12:05 · Martorana
About 35 minutes away. The Martorana family bought its land on West Dry Creek Road in 1983, and today certified organic vineyards and olive trees surround a small winery where tastings can be poured in the wine cave; Gio Martorana makes Olio di Gio olive oil on a traditional press from Italy. Tasting fees are confirmed when we book. Open Friday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations recommended.
1:20 · Lunch at Dry Creek General Store
About 15 minutes away. A country store since 1881 at the crossroads of Dry Creek Valley, with a deli for sandwiches, soups and salads, a front porch over the valley and a garden out back. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Passalacqua
About 5 minutes away. Jason Passalacqua, a fourth-generation Dry Creek Valley vintner, opened his winery in 2004, and its seated appointments take place on a deck under the redwood trees. The Single Block Cabernet tasting compares five Cabernets from his parents' vineyard, all from the same vintage and clone, for $75. Appointments at 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; no children or pets.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:10 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Martorana opens Friday to Monday, so this day works on those days; Passalacqua seats at 3 p.m., so lunch is unhurried, and the day ends around 4:10.
About $140 per person in tasting fees for Blue Rock and Passalacqua; Martorana's fee is to be verified upon reservation. Each is 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 a reservation at Blue Rock Vineyard?
Yes. Every visit is private and needs an advance reservation, and there are a limited number of appointments each day. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Blue Rock Vineyard?
$65 per person plus tax for the 90-minute private visit and tasting for 1 to 8 guests, or $85 for groups of 9 to 16, as of September 2026. The Vintner Table lunch is $130 per person for 2 to 8 guests.
Can we have lunch at Blue Rock?
Yes. The Vintner Table is a three-course lunch with the estate's wines, about two and a half to three hours, for groups of two or more. We can build the day around it.
Who owns Blue Rock Vineyard?
Kenny and Cheryl Kahn, who bought and restored the estate in 1987. Kenny Kahn is the vigneron.
Can children visit Blue Rock?
No. The estate cannot accommodate visitors under 21, and pets are not allowed.
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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