Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Bucher Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from a Healdsburg dairy family's own vineyard, poured at private, seated tastings in Windsor, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
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About the Winery
Bucher Wines belongs to John and Diane Bucher. John came home to Healdsburg after UC Davis to run Bucher Farms, the family dairy, which he later converted to organic and which still operates today. Looking to diversify, he planted the first Pinot Noir blocks of Bucher Vineyard in 1997 and sold the fruit to other wineries.
In 2011 the Buchers crushed their first grapes for their own label, and the first wines were released two years later. The focus is Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc alongside.
The wines are poured at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor, where they are made. Tastings are private and seated on the patio, for up to eight guests, and the lineup includes the Bucher Vineyard, Pommard Clone and Three Sixty Pinot Noirs. The winery advertises the tasting as complimentary, and we confirm the details when we book.
Tasting Fees
Complimentary, as advertised by the winery, for a private, seated tasting of three Pinot Noirs and a Sauvignon Blanc. We confirm the current terms when we book.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1200 American Way, Windsor
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
By reservation, booked on Tock, at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor. The winery lists tastings every day until 4 p.m., with the last reservation at 3 p.m. Private, seated tastings for up to 8 guests.
Known For
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from the family's Bucher Vineyard, plus Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
2011 (first crush; Bucher Vineyard planted in 1997)
Good to Know
Guests must be 21 or older, and dogs and other pets are not permitted. Current releases can also be bought without an appointment during business hours. Founder's Select Club members have tasting fees waived once a year for up to eight guests.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor. Bucher pours about 5 to 15 minutes away.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor
Grand Cru Custom Crush, where Bucher pours, is about 15 minutes south of Hotel Healdsburg on the town plaza and about 5 minutes from Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor. Every stop today is within about 15 minutes of the next. Extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Bucher Wines
A private, seated tasting on the patio of the Bucher Vineyard, Pommard Clone and Three Sixty Pinot Noirs and the Sauvignon Blanc, which the winery advertises as complimentary. By reservation; plan on about an hour.
11:35 · Martinelli Winery
About 15 minutes away. A family farming the Russian River Valley since the 1880s, home of Jackass Hill Zinfandel. The Hop Barn Tasting at the bar is $25; plan on about an hour.
12:50 · Lunch at Russian River Brewing Company
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at the brewery's Windsor location, a large brewpub with a full food menu. 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.
2:10 · La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard
About 10 minutes away. Cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 1900 hop barn on Saralee's Vineyard. The seated Estate Tasting of six wines is $35; plan on about 75 minutes.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Bucher, Martinelli and La Crema all list daily hours, so this day works any day of the week. Bucher's last reservation is at 3 p.m., which is why it comes first.
About $60 per person in tasting fees for the two other wineries, paid directly to each winery; the Bucher tasting is advertised as complimentary.
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 Bucher Wines?
Yes. Tastings are by reservation at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor, booked on Tock, with the last reservation of the day at 3 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Bucher Wines?
The winery advertises its seated tasting as complimentary. Founder's Select Club members also have tasting fees waived once a year for up to eight guests. We confirm the current terms when we reserve, as of October 2026.
Where do guests taste Bucher wines?
On the patio at Grand Cru Custom Crush, 1200 American Way in Windsor, where the wines are made. Tastings are private and seated, for up to eight guests.
Who owns Bucher Wines?
John and Diane Bucher. John runs Bucher Farms, the family's organic dairy near Healdsburg, and planted the first Pinot Noir blocks of Bucher Vineyard in 1997.
What is Bucher known for?
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from the family's own vineyard, including the Bucher Vineyard, Pommard Clone and Three Sixty bottlings, along with Sauvignon Blanc and estate Chardonnay.
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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