Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Gail Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Single-vineyard Sonoma Valley wines from former sommelier Dan O'Brien, named for his late mother, with a second label, Doris, for his great-aunt. Gail Wines does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Gail Wines is the label of Dan O'Brien, who made a few barrels of wine in 2013 with no formal training in winemaking and named them for two women who shaped his life: his mother, Gail, and his great-aunt, Doris. Before that he spent ten years as a sommelier in Boston and was wine director at Cavallo Point, then worked at Larkmead Vineyards in Calistoga under Dan Petroski, at Long Meadow Ranch in St. Helena and as managing partner of Cultivar Wines, according to the Sonoma Index-Tribune.
Every Gail wine is grown, produced and bottled in Sonoma Valley. O'Brien makes single-vineyard wines with native yeasts, seeking out grapes few others in the valley work with: in 2020 the Index-Tribune listed a Chenin Blanc from Erich Bradley's vineyard on Warm Springs Road in Kenwood, a Chardonnay from the Chuy Vineyard on Nuns Canyon Road and a Merlot from Pickberry Vineyard, about 1,500 cases a year in all. The best lots go into Gail; the rest go into Doris, whose Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blends Cabernet and Merlot from organically farmed vineyards.
Gail Wines has no tasting room and does not receive visitors. The wines turn up at independent wine shops, including Wine Library, K&L Wine Merchants and Leon & Son. The day below stays in Sonoma Valley, starting on Moon Mountain at Repris, a winery the Index-Tribune tied to Erich Bradley, the grower of Gail's Chenin Blanc.
Tasting Fees
Gail Wines does not offer tastings. On the day below, the Moon Mountain Vineyard experience at Repris is $125, the Comparative Tasting at Sojourn is $45, and the Rhinefarm Tasting at Gundlach Bundschu is $45.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Sonoma
AVA
Sonoma Valley
Visiting
Gail Wines has no tasting room and does not receive visitors; the wines are sold through wine shops.
Known For
Single-vineyard Sonoma Valley wines, including Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot, and the Doris second label
Founded
2013
Good to Know
Look for Gail and Doris bottles at independent wine shops such as Wine Library, K&L Wine Merchants and Leon & Son. The winery's website, gailwines.com, lists no shop or contact details.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn or MacArthur Place.
10:00 · Pickup at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn or MacArthur Place
Since Gail Wines does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is in Boyes Hot Springs and MacArthur Place in the town of Sonoma, each about 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Repris Wines
About 15 minutes away. Mountain wines from historic Moon Mountain Vineyard; in 2020 the Index-Tribune named Erich Bradley, who grows Gail's Chenin Blanc, as its winemaker. The Moon Mountain Vineyard experience is $125, about 90 minutes, with a vineyard tour, the natural rock caves and a seated tasting. By request only; the winery confirms the time.
12:05 · Lunch at the girl & the fig
About 20 minutes away. French country cooking on the Sonoma Plaza; 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.
1:20 · Sojourn Cellars
About 5 minutes away. Side-by-side tastings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet from different regions, just off the Sonoma Plaza. The seated Comparative Tasting is $45, about 60 minutes. Daily by appointment.
2:35 · Gundlach Bundschu Winery
About 10 minutes away. The Bundschu family's Rhinefarm estate, farmed since 1858, with a hillside wine cave. The seated Rhinefarm Tasting of estate wines is $45; we plan about an hour. Open daily; reservations encouraged on weekends.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
Repris confirms visits by request, so the morning time may shift once it replies. For a lighter day, Pangloss Cellars on the Plaza pours a Repris Flight ($70) in place of the mountain visit.
About $215 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 you visit Gail Wines?
No. Gail Wines has no tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby Sonoma Valley wineries that do.
How can I buy Gail wine?
Through independent wine shops such as Wine Library, K&L Wine Merchants and Leon & Son, which carry Gail and the Doris second label.
Who makes Gail Wines?
Dan O'Brien, a former Boston sommelier who worked at Larkmead Vineyards, Long Meadow Ranch and Cultivar Wines before making his own wine in 2013.
Who are Gail and Doris?
Gail was Dan O'Brien's mother and Doris his great-aunt; Doris is the name of the second label.
Where do Gail's grapes come from?
Sonoma Valley vineyards only, including Erich Bradley's vineyard on Warm Springs Road in Kenwood, the Chuy Vineyard on Nuns Canyon Road and Pickberry Vineyard.
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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