Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Emmitt-Scorsone Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Judge Palmer Cabernet, including Beckstoffer To Kalon, and Domenica Amato Grenache from two Healdsburg winemakers. Emmitt-Scorsone's tasting room is closed for now; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Emmitt-Scorsone Winegrowers is a partnership between winemakers Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone, who make the wines themselves at a small winery outside Healdsburg, with no investors, consultants or employees. They bottle three labels. Judge Palmer, named for Palmer's grandfather James Palmer, who served four terms as judge in the Placerville Justice Court, focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and other varieties from Napa and Sonoma. Domenica Amato, inspired by Michael's Sicilian grandmother, features Grenache and other Rhône and Italian varieties. Emmitt-Scorsone is the value-priced line.
The flagship is Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, $195 for the 2019 and 2021 vintages. The Vintage Select Cabernet is $55. Grapes come from small, family-owned vineyards, and the portfolio also includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.
The downtown Healdsburg tasting room is closed, and the winery says a new tasting room will open at Bacchus Landing, with no date given as of October 2026. For now, the wines are sold online and through the club, which holds pick-up parties. The day below goes to Bacchus Landing, where the new tasting room is planned, and ends on the Healdsburg Plaza.
Tasting Fees
Emmitt-Scorsone has no open tasting room. On the day below, fees run $25 at Smith Story, $40 at Aldina and $40 to $60 at LIOCO, paid to each winery.
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
The downtown Healdsburg tasting room is closed; the winery says a new one will open at Bacchus Landing, with no date announced.
Known For
Judge Palmer Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon and Domenica Amato Grenache
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy online at emmittscorsone.com or join the club; club members save 10% on the To Kalon Cabernet. Phone (707) 933-7603. We will update this page when the Bacchus Landing tasting room opens.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House.
10:15 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House
Since Emmitt-Scorsone is not hosting visitors right now, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are near the Healdsburg Plaza, about 5 minutes from Bacchus Landing. The day runs about five hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Smith Story Wine Cellars
About 5 minutes away. A small family winery at Bacchus Landing where morning tastings are hosted by owners Ali and Eric Story. The Fabulous Five flight is $25, about an hour. Mornings by reservation only.
11:35 · Aldina Vineyards
In the same courtyard. Estate Cabernet from a mountaintop vineyard in the Fountaingrove District. The Vertical Tasting Flight of four vintages is $40. Open Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m.
12:50 · Lunch at Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
About 5 minutes away. Lunch at Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar on Healdsburg Avenue, with small plates and a raw bar. We confirm lunch 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.
2:10 · LIOCO Wine Co.
About 5 minutes away. A tasting room on the corner of the Healdsburg Plaza that feels like a European wine bar, with wines from small family vineyards across California. Tastings run $40 to $60. Open daily from noon; reservations strongly encouraged.
3:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:15 p.m.
Aldina's tasting room is open Thursday to Monday (by appointment Tuesday and Wednesday), and Smith Story hosts by reservation in the mornings. Extra hours can add a winery in Dry Creek Valley.
About $105 to $125 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 Emmitt-Scorsone Wines?
Not right now. The downtown Healdsburg tasting room is closed, and the winery says a new one will open at Bacchus Landing, with no date announced as of October 2026. We can plan a Healdsburg day at wineries that host.
How can I buy Emmitt-Scorsone wine?
Online at emmittscorsone.com or through its wine club. The Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet is $195, and the Vintage Select Cabernet is $55.
Who makes Emmitt-Scorsone wine?
Winemakers Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone, who make the wines themselves at a small winery outside Healdsburg.
What are Judge Palmer and Domenica Amato?
Two of the partners' labels: Judge Palmer for Cabernet Sauvignon and other varieties from Napa and Sonoma, and Domenica Amato for Grenache and other Rhône and Italian varieties.
Where will the new tasting room be?
At Bacchus Landing, a collective of boutique tasting rooms about two minutes from downtown Healdsburg, according to the winery.
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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