Healdsburg · Sonoma County
Visit Chavez Family Cellars with a Private Chauffeur
A Healdsburg family winery that began in Carlos and Linda Chavez's garage, known for Carlin's Blend Cabernet and Elsa's Sauvignon Blanc. Chavez Family Cellars 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
Chavez Family Cellars belongs to Carlos and Linda Chavez. Carlos arrived in Los Angeles from Mexico speaking no English, and later worked in health and safety compliance in the Central Valley, where he and Linda met. They began making wine as a hobby in their garage in 2000, and the couple also run a company that teaches safety training classes to vineyard and winery workers and managers.
After moving to Healdsburg they decided to go pro in 2005, renting space in a commercial winemaking facility and buying five tons of grapes. In 2025 NBC Bay Area found 44 French oak barrels bearing the family name, and filmed the couple in their Sonoma County vineyards, where their Cabernet Sauvignon grows. Two wines carry the names of their daughters: Elsa's Sauvignon Blanc and Carlin's Cabernet Sauvignon, the Carlin's Blend that has won the winery many of its awards.
There is no tasting room, and the winery does not receive visitors; wines are sold through its online store. The day below heads into Alexander Valley, just outside Healdsburg, for three Cabernet estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
Chavez Family Cellars does not offer tastings. On the day below, the Jordan Winery Tour & Tasting is $90, the Medlock Ames Signature Tasting is $45, and The Silver Oak Tasting is $65.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Chavez Family Cellars has no tasting room and does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online.
Known For
Carlin's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon and Elsa's Sauvignon Blanc, named for the family's daughters
Founded
2005 (home winemaking began in 2000)
Good to Know
Order through the online store at chavezfamilycellars.com; for questions about orders, email orders@chavezfamilycellars.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:30 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House.
9:30 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House
Since Chavez Family Cellars does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in downtown Healdsburg, about 15 minutes from the first stop; Jordan asks guests to arrive 15 minutes early. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Jordan Vineyard & Winery
About 15 minutes away. A French-inspired chateau making just two wines, Cabernet and Chardonnay, with food pairings at every tasting. The Winery Tour & Tasting is $90, about 90 minutes, daily at 10 a.m. By appointment only; no walk-ins.
11:40 · Medlock Ames
About 5 minutes away. Organically farmed Bell Mountain wines poured on a garden patio in Alexander Valley. The Signature Tasting is $45, about an hour. Open daily; reservations recommended.
1:00 · Lunch at Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
About 20 minutes away. Seafood small plates and a raw bar on Healdsburg Avenue, open daily from 11:30 a.m.; 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.
2:35 · Silver Oak Cellars Alexander Valley
About 20 minutes away. Silver Oak's Cabernet, aged only in American oak, at the world's first winery built to LEED Platinum. The Silver Oak Tasting of four wines is $65, about an hour. Open daily from 10 a.m.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:55 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
Jordan's tour is closed on Sundays in December. For a shorter day, A Taste of Jordan ($60, 45 minutes, daily at 3 p.m.) can end the day in place of the morning tour.
About $200 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 Chavez Family Cellars?
No. Chavez Family Cellars has no tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Chavez Family Cellars wine?
Through the online store at chavezfamilycellars.com.
Who owns Chavez Family Cellars?
Carlos and Linda Chavez, who began making wine in their garage in 2000 and went commercial in Healdsburg in 2005.
Which Chavez wines are named for family?
Elsa's Sauvignon Blanc and Carlin's Cabernet Sauvignon are named for the couple's daughters.
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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