Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Domaine Della with a Private Chauffeur
Critically acclaimed small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a former Kosta Browne chief executive, with winery tours for list members and their guests, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
David Hejl learned wine as a waiter, sommelier and chef, and a stint in Paris turned it into a calling. He made his first vintage of Domaine Della in 2010 in a homemade cellar, then left private equity to run Kosta Browne as chief executive and general manager, leading it to its sale in 2015 before turning to Domaine Della full time. The winery is named for his mother, Della, who raised eleven children in a two-bedroom home in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Domaine Della makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in very small quantities from vineyards in the Russian River Valley, the Sonoma Coast and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The top bottling, 4 Amours, is a selection of four standout barrels from the vintage's most expressive Sonoma Coast lots. Recent vintages have been rated 93 to 99 points by leading critics, and the wines appear on critic James Molesworth's lists of recommended California Pinot Noirs. New releases go to list members three times a year.
Visits are for list members and their guests, by appointment. The 80-minute experience starts with a tour of the winery and continues with a seated tasting of the current release, led by a member of the winemaking team. One fee covers a party of 1 to 8, which makes it a good choice for a small group of Pinot Noir lovers.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation. One fee covers a party of 1 to 8 people.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
3358 Coffey Lane, Suite D, Santa Rosa
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
By appointment only, for list members and their guests. Reservations are typically made about 6 weeks ahead, and changes need 48 hours' notice.
Known For
Small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, led by the 4 Amours Pinot Noir
Founded
2010
Good to Know
Join the Domaine Della list before booking a visit. The tasting fee covers a party of 1 to 8 and is never waived or applied to purchases.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:50 a.m. from a Santa Rosa hotel such as Vinarosa or Hotel E.
9:50 · Pickup at Vinarosa or Hotel E
Vinarosa Resort & Spa, set among 92 acres of vineyards in Santa Rosa, and Hotel E, a restored 1906 Beaux-Arts landmark on the square in downtown Santa Rosa, are each about 10 minutes from Domaine Della. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Domaine Della
The winery tour and seated tasting of the current release, about 80 minutes (fee confirmed when we book).
11:50 · Calluna Vineyards
About 30 minutes away. David and Marla Jeffrey's hilltop estate in Chalk Hill, planted from 2005 to the five classic red Bordeaux varieties; David left a corporate treasury career at 44 to study winemaking. Visits are usually hosted at the vineyard home, $50 per person, waived with a purchase. By appointment only.
1:25 · Lunch at Bird & The Bottle
About 35 minutes away. Chef Mark Stark's modern tavern on Fourth Street in Santa Rosa, with plates to share from the American South, Asia and Jewish comfort food, and two patios; we reserve the table for you. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Davis Family Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Guy and Judy Davis founded Davis Family Vineyards in 1997 around their Soul Patch estate vineyard, and Guy now makes the wines with his youngest son, Cooper, from organically and sustainably farmed sites. Tastings of current releases, with a look at wines in progress, are daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; the fee is confirmed when we book. By appointment.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back in Santa Rosa by 4:15 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Domaine Della books about 6 weeks out for list members and their guests, so plan early; we book the 3 p.m. tasting at Davis Family to finish the day.
About $50 per person in tasting fees for Calluna, paid directly to the winery; the Domaine Della and Davis Family tasting fees are to be verified upon reservation.
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 anyone visit Domaine Della?
Visits are for list members and their guests, by appointment only, and are usually booked about 6 weeks ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Domaine Della?
Tasting fees are to be verified upon reservation. One fee covers a party of 1 to 8 people and is never waived or applied to purchases.
Who owns Domaine Della?
David Hejl, the proprietor and winemaker, who was chief executive and general manager of Kosta Browne before its sale in 2015. The winery is named for his mother, Della.
What is 4 Amours?
Domaine Della's top Pinot Noir, a selection of four standout barrels from the vintage's most expressive Sonoma Coast lots.
How can I buy Domaine Della wine?
Through the Domaine Della list, which receives new releases three times a year; some wines are allocated to list members only.
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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