Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit DNA Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from a Laguna Ridge vineyard, from a team that also makes private-label wines for national retailers. DNA Vineyards 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
DNA Vineyards is run by proprietors Dennis Patton and Andrea Silverstein. Patton has been harvesting grapes and making wine for more than 40 years, is regarded as a leading figure in Mendocino County wine and consults for wineries across Northern California. Silverstein has worked in the wine trade for more than 30 years, including a decade running a wine and spirits export company, and manages the business and its operations.
The company keeps two vineyards, in Sonoma and Mendocino counties, and buys from other growers in the region. It moved into Russian River Valley Pinot Noir in 2012, when it added its Sonoma County vineyard. Under the DNA Vineyards label, the estate Pinot Noir is hand-picked in the Laguna Ridge area of the Russian River Valley, joined by a Russian River Valley Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon from a steep mountain vineyard above the Dry Creek Valley floor. The vineyard is Fish Friendly Farming certified. Much of the company's work, for more than 15 years, has been designing private-label wines for national retailers.
There is no tasting room, and the website offers no visits or online shop. The day below stays in the Russian River Valley, close to the Laguna Ridge, at three estates that do host.
Tasting Fees
DNA Vineyards does not offer tastings.
On the day below, the seated Estate Wine Tasting at Balletto is $30, the Appellation Tasting at Merry Edwards is $45 and the Farmer's Flight at Dutton-Goldfield is $35.
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
DNA Vineyards does not receive visitors; its website lists no tasting room, tours or tastings.
Known For
Estate Pinot Noir from the Laguna Ridge in the Russian River Valley, and private-label wines for national retailers
Founded
Founding year not published; the Sonoma County vineyard was added in 2012
Good to Know
DNA Vineyards sells through retailers and does not run an online shop. Questions go through the contact button on dnavineyards.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel La Rose or Sebastopol Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel La Rose or The Sebastopol Inn
Since DNA Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel La Rose, in Railroad Square in Santa Rosa, is about 20 minutes from the first stop, and Sebastopol Inn about 15. 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 on Occidental Road, on the same side of the Russian River Valley as DNA's Laguna Ridge vineyard, with tram tours and a baseball field among the vines. The seated Estate Wine Tasting of five vineyard-designate wines is $30, about 60 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11:35 · Merry Edwards Winery
About 10 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir from one of the pioneers of the Russian River Valley. The Appellation Tasting of Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley wines is $45; we plan about an hour. Tastings by appointment, daily 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12:50 · Lunch at Handline
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Handline on the south side of Sebastopol, a casual spot for seasonal dishes made with ingredients from Sonoma County and the Sonoma Coast. 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 · Dutton-Goldfield Winery
About 10 minutes away. A grower and a winemaker's partnership in cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the Gravenstein Highway. The Farmer's Flight of five Dutton Ranch wines is $35, about 60 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; walk-ins welcome.
3:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., under six hours after pickup.
All three wineries are open daily, so this day works any day of the week. Merry Edwards is by appointment, and we set the time when we book.
About $110 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 DNA Vineyards?
No. DNA Vineyards has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby Russian River Valley wineries that do.
How can I buy DNA Vineyards wine?
Through retailers; the winery does not run an online shop. Questions go through the contact button on dnavineyards.com.
Who runs DNA Vineyards?
Proprietors Dennis Patton, a winemaker for more than 40 years, and Andrea Silverstein, who manages the business.
Where does DNA Vineyards' Pinot Noir come from?
The estate Pinot Noir is hand-picked from the company's vineyard in the Laguna Ridge area of the Russian River Valley, added in 2012.
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.
Reserve Your Tour{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Winery","name":"DNA Vineyards","url":"https://dnavineyards.com/","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Santa Rosa","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"containedInPlace":{"@type":"Place","name":"Russian River Valley AVA"}},{"@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I visit DNA Vineyards?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. DNA Vineyards has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby Russian River Valley wineries that do."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I buy DNA Vineyards wine?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Through retailers; the winery does not run an online shop. Questions go through the contact button on dnavineyards.com."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who runs DNA Vineyards?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Proprietors Dennis Patton, a winemaker for more than 40 years, and Andrea Silverstein, who manages the business."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where does DNA Vineyards' Pinot Noir come from?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The estate Pinot Noir is hand-picked from the company's vineyard in the Laguna Ridge area of the Russian River Valley, added in 2012."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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."}}]}]}