Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Gary Farrell with a Private Chauffeur
Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a hilltop winery on Westside Road, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Gary Farrell became winemaker at Davis Bynum on Westside Road in 1978, and in 1982 he made the first wines under his own name: 50 cases of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from the Rochioli and Allen vineyards. His own winery was completed in 2000, and he sold the brand and winery to Allied Domecq in 2004. Vincraft Group, a Sonoma company, later bought it from Ascentia Wine Estates.
The winery makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, much of it from single vineyards it has worked with for decades across the Russian River Valley. Winemaker Brent McKoy has been here since 2005, when Gary Farrell hired him as cellar foreman.
The winery sits on a hilltop on 23 acres along the Russian River, and tastings are served outdoors, weather permitting. The Discovery Tasting is a curated flight of single-vineyard wines, and picnic tables on The Overlook can be reserved for up to 4 guests.
Tasting Fees
$55 for the Discovery Tasting of single-vineyard wines, about 90 minutes, outdoors. $55 per table for A Picnic with a View, 2 hours for up to 4 guests. $10 per person plus the wine for Signature Sips bottle service, about 60 minutes.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
10701 Westside Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged; for same-day availability, call the winery.
Known For
Single-vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Founded
1982
Good to Know
Tastings are for guests 21 and older. No pets except trained service animals. Outside food only with a reserved picnic. Groups of 7 or more should ask about large-group tastings.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as The Madrona or h2hotel.
10:00 · Pickup at The Madrona or h2hotel
The Madrona, a 24-room hotel on a historic estate on Westside Road, and h2hotel, a green-roofed hotel just off the Healdsburg plaza, are each about 25 minutes from Gary Farrell, a drive the length of Westside Road. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Gary Farrell
The Discovery Tasting of single-vineyard wines, about 90 minutes outdoors ($55).
12:15 · MacRostie Estate House
About 15 minutes away. A Chardonnay and Pinot Noir specialist whose Estate House on Westside Road looks out over the vineyards. The Signature Experience of five single-vineyard wines is $50, for up to 6 guests. Reservations required; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:30 · Lunch at Costeaux French Bakery
About 15 minutes away. There has been a bakery on this stretch of Healdsburg Avenue since 1923, and the Seppi family has run it as Costeaux since 1981. The café serves hearty seasonal dishes indoors or on the patio. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:50 · Rodney Strong Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A Russian River Valley winery whose tasting room also pours Davis Bynum and Rowen wines. Flights run $25 to $75, with the Rodney Strong Flight at $40. Walk-ins welcome before 3 p.m. when space allows; open Thursday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: J Vineyards & Winery
Adds about an hour. Next door to Rodney Strong, known for sparkling wine, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Walk-ins are welcome for the Signature Tasting ($35); open Thursday to Monday until 4 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works Thursday to Sunday, when Rodney Strong is open.
About $130 to $145 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
Do I need a reservation at Gary Farrell?
Reservations are encouraged, and same-day availability can be checked by phone. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Gary Farrell?
$55 per person for the Discovery Tasting, as of September 2026. Signature Sips bottle service is $10 per person plus the wine, and a picnic table is $55.
Can I bring a picnic to Gary Farrell?
Yes, with a reserved picnic. A Picnic with a View is $55 per table for up to 4 guests, for 2 hours on The Overlook. Outside food is not allowed during tastings.
Is Gary Farrell connected to Rochioli?
Gary Farrell's first wines, in 1982, were made with grapes from the Rochioli and Allen vineyards. Rochioli is about 15 minutes up Westside Road.
Who makes the wine at Gary Farrell?
Brent McKoy, whom Gary Farrell hired as cellar foreman in 2005.
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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