Chalk Hill · Sonoma County
Visit Davis Bynum with a Private Chauffeur
The winery that bottled the Russian River Valley's first single-vineyard Pinot Noir, poured on the Chalk Hill side of Healdsburg, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Davis Bynum was the first winery on Westside Road in Healdsburg, and in 1973 it released a small lot of Pinot Noir from the Rochioli vineyard, the first single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, at a time when the grape was still a stranger to the region. Gary Farrell began his career as winemaker here in 1978. In 2007 Davis Bynum chose Tom Klein and the Klein family, fourth-generation California farmers and owners of Rodney Strong Vineyards, to carry on the winery.
The wines are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown only in the Russian River Valley, led by the River West Vineyard in the heart of the valley, along with single-vineyard bottlings from sites such as Dutton Ranches and Lindley's Knoll. Greg Morthole joined Rodney Strong as lab director in 2005 and has made the Davis Bynum wines since 2010, with a low-impact approach the winery calls Let the Land Speak.
Davis Bynum is poured at the Rodney Strong Vineyards tasting room on Old Redwood Highway, inside the Chalk Hill appellation, indoors in the remodeled tasting room or outside on the Terrace. Flights cover the current single-vineyard wines or a 50th-anniversary selection, and the Reserve Tour & Tasting adds Rodney Strong and ROWEN wines.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Davis Bynum Flight of five wines, or the Davis Bynum 50th Anniversary Flight. $65 for the Reserve Tour & Tasting. Complimentary for club members.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
11455 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg
AVA
Chalk Hill
Visiting
Davis Bynum asks guests to book a tasting at the Rodney Strong Vineyards tasting room, open Thursday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last reservation at 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome before 3 p.m. when space allows; parties of 7 or more must reserve.
Known For
Single-vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Founded
First single-vineyard Pinot Noir in 1973; Klein family since 2007
Good to Know
Children are welcome under direct parental supervision. Leashed dogs are welcome on the Terrace and lawn but not inside. No outside food or drink. One flight is waived with the purchase of two bottles from it, and tastings are paid when booked.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:20 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as h2hotel or The Madrona.
10:20 · Pickup at h2hotel or The Madrona
H2hotel, a green-roofed hotel just off the Healdsburg plaza, and The Madrona, a 24-room hotel on a historic estate on Westside Road, are each about 10 minutes from Davis Bynum. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Davis Bynum
The Davis Bynum Flight of five single-vineyard wines ($40), or the Reserve Tour & Tasting ($65).
11:55 · Thomas George Estates
About 25 minutes away. Tom Baker's family estate on Westside Road, founded in 2008 on the old Davis Bynum winery site and making single-vineyard and single-block Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Estate Tasting of five small-lot wines with estate-made arancini is $40. Book ahead, and groups of 9 or more call first; open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:15 · Lunch at Little Saint
About 20 minutes away. A plant-based restaurant, coffee bar and wine lounge on North Street in downtown Healdsburg, from owners Laurie and Jeff Ubben, with a farm of its own. Open daily from 8 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Trione
About 15 minutes away. The Trione family's winery beside the 1908 stone Nervo winery, pouring estate wines from five Sonoma County ranches. Walk-ins are welcome for the Discover Estate Wine Flight ($30), offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Thursday to Monday; groups of 8 or more reserve.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 3:50 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works Thursday to Sunday, when the Rodney Strong tasting room that pours Davis Bynum is open.
About $110 to $135 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
Do I need a reservation for Davis Bynum?
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are taken before 3 p.m. when space allows. Parties of 7 or more must reserve. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a Davis Bynum tasting?
$40 per person for the Davis Bynum Flight or the 50th Anniversary Flight, and $65 for the Reserve Tour & Tasting, as of September 2026.
Where do you taste Davis Bynum wines?
At the Rodney Strong Vineyards tasting room at 11455 Old Redwood Highway, just south of Healdsburg. The original Davis Bynum winery on Westside Road is now Thomas George Estates.
Who owns Davis Bynum?
The Klein family, owners of Rodney Strong Vineyards, since 2007. Greg Morthole is the winemaker.
Can children visit?
Yes, with direct parental supervision. Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors on the Terrace and lawn.
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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