Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Fogline Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Small lots of mountain Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Zinfandel from two winemaking founders, poured at a cooperative tasting room off Highway 12, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
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About the Winery
Fogline Vineyards launched in 2009, founded by Brent Bessire and Evan Pontoriero, who make the wines themselves. The name comes from their belief that mountain fruit grown above the fog line makes more balanced, focused wines. Their home vineyard sits near the top of Sonoma Mountain in the Petaluma Gap, first planted in 2007.
The winery makes small lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Zinfandel. Besides the estate, fruit comes from hillside sites such as Bradford Mountain in Dry Creek Valley and the Rockpile appellation, and the lineup includes old-vine Zinfandel and what the winery calls the highest Syrah vineyard in Sonoma County.
Fogline pours at the Sugarloaf Wine Company's cooperative tasting room on Cristo Lane, off Highway 12 at the top of Sonoma Valley, with a patio, bocce and cornhole. Walk-ins are welcome there for wines by the glass or flight, and Evan or Brent host private tastings by reservation. We confirm current details when we book.
Tasting Fees
Fogline does not publish its tasting fees. Wines are poured by the glass or flight at the Sugarloaf tasting room, and private tastings are priced when you reserve. We confirm the current price 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
6705 Cristo Lane, Santa Rosa
AVA
Sonoma Valley
Visiting
Walk-ins welcome at the Sugarloaf Wine Company cooperative tasting room, Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; reservations are recommended. Private tastings with Evan or Brent are by reservation Thursday through Monday, booked at least 24 hours ahead.
Known For
Small-lot mountain Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonoma Mountain, plus Syrah and old-vine Zinfandel
Founded
2009 (estate vineyard first planted in 2007)
Good to Know
Private tastings can also be held at the estate vineyard on Sonoma Mountain, weather permitting. A charcuterie plate can be ordered with 2 days' notice. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Kenwood Inn & Spa or Beltane Ranch. The Sugarloaf tasting room is about 10 to 15 minutes away.
10:00 · Pickup at Kenwood Inn & Spa or Beltane Ranch
Fogline pours at the Sugarloaf Wine Company on Cristo Lane, about 10 minutes from Kenwood Inn & Spa and about 15 minutes from Beltane Ranch in Glen Ellen. The rest of the day stays at the top of Sonoma Valley, with short drives between stops. Extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Fogline Vineyards
A private tasting hosted by Evan or Brent, the founders and winemakers, booked at least 24 hours ahead; the fee is confirmed when we book. Plan on about an hour.
11:25 · Annadel Estate Winery
About 2 minutes away, on the same lane. A family-owned 33-acre estate first established as a winery in 1880, with private tastings among its historic ruins and vineyards. The private tasting is $75, about 75 minutes, by reservation.
12:55 · Lunch at Salt+Stone
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Salt+Stone on Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, a steakhouse, seafood grill and oyster bar, serving lunch Thursday through Tuesday from 11 a.m. 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 · Chateau St. Jean
About 3 minutes away. A 1920s chateau and gardens, and the home of Cinq Cépages. The seated Belle Terre Experience of five wines is $50; plan on about 70 minutes.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Fogline pours Thursday through Monday only, so the day above suits those days; the Sugarloaf tasting room is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Salt+Stone does not serve lunch on Wednesday. Annadel Estate is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by reservation, and Chateau St. Jean daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About $125 per person in tasting fees for Annadel Estate and Chateau St. Jean, plus Fogline'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 Fogline Vineyards?
Not for a walk-in visit to the Sugarloaf tasting room, Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., though reservations are recommended. Private tastings with the winemakers need a reservation at least 24 hours ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Fogline Vineyards?
Fogline does not publish its tasting fees. Wines are poured by the glass or flight at the tasting room, and private tastings are priced when you reserve. We confirm the current price when we reserve, as of October 2026.
Where do guests taste at Fogline Vineyards?
At the Sugarloaf Wine Company's cooperative tasting room, 6705 Cristo Lane in Santa Rosa, off Highway 12 at the top of Sonoma Valley. Private tastings can also be held at the estate vineyard on Sonoma Mountain, weather permitting.
Who makes the wine at Fogline Vineyards?
The founders, Brent Bessire and Evan Pontoriero, who also host the private tastings.
What is Fogline Vineyards known for?
Small lots of mountain-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from its Sonoma Mountain estate, plus Syrah and old-vine Zinfandel from hillside vineyards above the fog line.
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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