Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Catch & Release Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Contemporary, low-intervention wines from organically and biodynamically farmed Northern California fruit, made by hand in Sonoma County. Catch & Release does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Catch & Release was started in 2019 by Beno and Monica Stewart as an outlet for creative expression and a way to support growers who farm thoughtfully. The label says it makes serious wines without taking itself too seriously, and describes its wines as contemporary and handmade in Sonoma County.
The fruit comes from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards of small growers across Northern California. In the cellar the Stewarts pick for freshness and balance, use native fermentations and keep intervention to a minimum. New wines arrive in spring and fall, along with small-production bottlings and library wines; the fall 2026 release includes Middle Child, After Sun, P2 and Lover Girl, at $30 to $35 a bottle.
Catch & Release sells online and through a membership of 6 or 12 bottles shipped each spring and fall. Its winery license is in Santa Rosa, but it has no tasting room and lists no visits, so it does not receive visitors. The day below stays in the Russian River Valley west of Santa Rosa, at three family estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
Catch & Release does not offer tastings. On the day below, expect about $95 per person: $30 at Balletto, $35 at DeLoach and $30 at Inman Family.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Santa Rosa
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Catch & Release has no tasting room and does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online and through its membership.
Known For
Low-intervention wines from organically and biodynamically farmed Northern California vineyards
Founded
2019
Good to Know
Shop or join the membership at catchandreleasewines.com. Contact hello@catchandreleasewines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Santa Rosa hotel such as Hotel E or Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel E or Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
Since Catch & Release Wines does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel E and the Hyatt Regency are both in downtown Santa Rosa, about 20 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Balletto Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. A family farm turned estate winery west of Santa Rosa, with a baseball field among the vines. $30 for the 60-minute seated Estate Wine Tasting of five vineyard-designate wines, or $15 for the RRV Flagship Flight at the bar. Open daily from 10 a.m.
11:35 · DeLoach Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Early Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from a Biodynamic estate on the Olivet Bench. $35 for the Single Vineyard bar tasting, or $45 in the courtyard. Open Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m. We plan about an hour.
12:55 · Lunch at The Spinster Sisters
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at The Spinster Sisters, a neighborhood restaurant in Santa Rosa's SOFA district. 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.
2:15 · Inman Family Wines
About 15 minutes away. Owner and winemaker Kathleen Inman's regeneratively farmed Pinot Noir estate on the Santa Rosa Plains. $30 for the Estate Tasting of at least five wines. Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; book online or by phone.
3:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:40 p.m., about five and a half hours after pickup.
DeLoach and Inman Family are closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan this day for Thursday to Monday.
About $95 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 I visit Catch & Release Wines?
No. Catch & Release has no tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of October 2026.
How can I buy Catch & Release wine?
Online at catchandreleasewines.com, or through its membership, which ships 6 or 12 bottles each spring and fall.
Who makes Catch & Release?
Founders Beno and Monica Stewart, who started the label in 2019.
How are Catch & Release wines made?
From organically and biodynamically farmed fruit from small Northern California growers, with native fermentations and minimal intervention.
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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