Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Domaine de la Rivière with a Private Chauffeur
A family label making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from its Middle Reach vineyard, poured at seated tastings in Windsor, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
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About the Winery
Domaine de la Rivière belongs to Marla and Geoff Bedrosian, a New York family who fell for the Russian River Valley. In 2011 they bought a small Pinot Noir vineyard in the Middle Reach and, still living 3,000 miles away, became grape growers. For several years they farmed it and sold the fruit to other producers, and after replanting part of the vineyard they launched their own label in 2017.
The Middle Reach is a narrow stretch of land along the Russian River between southern Healdsburg and Forestville, where daily fog and sun make for a long growing season. The wines are Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, including the Two Forces Pinot Noir and the Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, along with the Shoshana Rosé of Pinot Noir and single-vineyard Pinot Noirs for the cellar.
Visits are seated tastings of current and library releases at Grand Cru Custom Crush in Windsor, for 2 to 8 guests, in the company of the family. It is a quiet, personal tasting a few minutes from the big Russian River Valley estates. We confirm current details when we book.
Tasting Fees
The seated tasting of current and library releases is by reservation. The winery does not publish its fee, so it is confirmed 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 only, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for parties of 2 to 8 guests, booked through the winery's website.
Known For
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Middle Reach, plus a Rosé of Pinot Noir
Founded
2017 (vineyard bought in 2011)
Good to Know
Tastings are at Grand Cru Custom Crush, a shared winery in Windsor, not at the vineyard. The family also hosts private and corporate tastings on request. Club members get 10 to 15% off orders and priority access to limited wines.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor or Holiday Inn Express Windsor. The winery is about 5 minutes away.
10:00 · Pickup at Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor or Holiday Inn Express Windsor
Both hotels are in Windsor, about 5 minutes from the Grand Cru winery on American Way, where Domaine de la Rivière pours. Every stop today is within about 15 minutes of the next. Extra time can be added by the hour.
10:10 · Domaine de la Rivière
A seated tasting of current and library releases, hosted by the family behind the label. By reservation only; the winery describes it as an unhurried hour or two, so we plan on about 90 minutes and confirm the fee when we book.
11:50 · Lunch at Russian River Brewing Company
About 5 minutes away. The Windsor brewery and pub at 700 Mitchell Lane, which opens at 11 a.m. daily. 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.
1:10 · Martinelli Winery
About 12 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; reservations are recommended. Plan on about an hour.
2:25 · La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard
About 5 minutes away. Seated tastings of cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 1900 hop barn on Saralee's Vineyard. The Estate Tasting of six wines is $35, on the patio when the weather allows.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Domaine de la Rivière, Martinelli and La Crema are all open daily (Martinelli and La Crema 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), so this day works any day of the week. We book Domaine de la Rivière first and set the order of the day around its time.
About $60 per person in tasting fees for Martinelli and La Crema, plus Domaine de la Rivière's fee, which we confirm when we book. Fees are 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 at Domaine de la Rivière?
Yes. Tastings are by reservation, for parties of 2 to 8 guests, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Domaine de la Rivière?
The winery does not publish its tasting fee, so we confirm it when we reserve, as of October 2026.
Where do guests taste Domaine de la Rivière wines?
At Grand Cru Custom Crush, 1200 American Way in Windsor, in the Russian River Valley. The family's vineyard is in the Middle Reach, between southern Healdsburg and Forestville.
Who owns Domaine de la Rivière?
Marla and Geoff Bedrosian, a New York family who bought a small Pinot Noir vineyard in the Middle Reach in 2011, sold their fruit for several years and launched their own label in 2017.
What is Domaine de la Rivière known for?
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, such as the Two Forces Pinot Noir and the Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, plus the Shoshana Rosé of Pinot Noir.
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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