Los Carneros · Sonoma County
Visit Gloria Ferrer with a Private Chauffeur
The first sparkling wine house in Carneros, with seated flights over the vineyards, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
José Ferrer, of the Catalan family behind the Cava house Freixenet, came to Sonoma from Barcelona with his wife, Gloria, in the early 1980s to make traditional-method sparkling wine in California. They planted their first 50 acres in Carneros in 1984 and opened the winery in 1986, the first sparkling wine house in the region. José broke with the custom of the day and named it for Gloria.
The estate now has more than 300 planted acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, certified organic and certified sustainable. Beginning in 1988 the winery studied dozens of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones with UC Davis, and its Pinot Noir-driven sparkling wines include the Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé and the vintage Royal Cuvée, alongside still Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.
The red-tiled winery recalls the Ferrer family's farmhouse in Catalonia, and seated tastings on the Vista Terrace look out over the vineyards. Flights run from the four-wine Taste of Carneros to the Reserve Expedition of vintage and late-disgorged library wines, with a small-plates menu. On weekends from spring to fall, the Al Fresco pavilion takes walk-ins for wine by the glass or bottle.
Tasting Fees
$62 for the Taste of Carneros, a seated flight of four estate wines, about 60 minutes. $125 for the Reserve Expedition of vintage and library wines and $130 for the Culinary Journey of five small bites with wine, each about 90 minutes. $75 for the Seasonal Grilled Cheese Pairing and $90 for weekend Brunch.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
23555 Arnold Drive, Sonoma
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Open Wednesday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday. Reservations required for tastings; walk-ins welcome for a glass when space allows.
Known For
Traditional-method sparkling wine, including the Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé and Royal Cuvée, and Carneros Pinot Noir
Founded
1986 (first vines planted in 1984)
Good to Know
Tastings are for guests 21 and over and parties of up to 7; larger groups book a group tasting. Service animals only, though families and leashed dogs are welcome at the seasonal weekend Al Fresco pavilion. No outside food or drink.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Sonoma hotel such as MacArthur Place or The Lodge at Sonoma.
10:00 · Pickup at MacArthur Place or The Lodge at Sonoma
MacArthur Place, a hotel and spa on a garden estate in Sonoma, and The Lodge at Sonoma, an Autograph Collection resort in town, are each about 25 minutes from Gloria Ferrer. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · Gloria Ferrer
The Taste of Carneros, a seated flight of four estate wines on the Vista Terrace, about 60 minutes ($62).
11:50 · Domaine Carneros
About 25 minutes away. The sparkling wine château the Taittinger family of Champagne founded in 1987, just over the county line in Napa Carneros. Seated flights of four wines start at $45, about an hour. Reservations required, 21 and over; open daily from 10 a.m.
12:55 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 5 minutes away. A roadhouse in a red barn on the Carneros Highway, named for a Carneros pioneer and known for its donuts and fried chicken. Open daily for brunch from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; reservations are for dinner only. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Gundlach Bundschu
About 15 minutes away. Owned and farmed by the same family since 1858 at Rhinefarm, where Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa meet. The Rhinefarm Tasting is $45, and the Collector Tasting of five limited bottlings is $65, about 90 minutes. Reservations encouraged, especially on weekends; open daily from 11 a.m., last seating 4 p.m.
3:25 · Back to your hotel
Back in Sonoma by 3:35 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works Wednesday to Monday; Gloria Ferrer is closed Tuesday.
About $150 to $175 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 Gloria Ferrer?
Yes, for tastings and food pairings. Walk-ins are welcome for a glass or bottle when space allows, and the seasonal Al Fresco pavilion is walk-in only. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Gloria Ferrer?
$62 per person for the Taste of Carneros, $125 for the Reserve Expedition and $130 for the Culinary Journey, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Gloria Ferrer?
Tastings are for guests 21 and over. Families are welcome at the Al Fresco pavilion, open on weekends in season, roughly spring through October.
Who is Gloria Ferrer named for?
Gloria Ferrer, the wife of José Ferrer, of the Catalan family behind the Cava house Freixenet. He named the winery for her when it opened in 1986.
Is Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma or Napa?
Sonoma. It sits on the Sonoma side of Los Carneros, the appellation that spans the southern ends of both counties, on Arnold Drive south of the town of Sonoma.
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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