Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Gregory James Wines with a Private Chauffeur
A hosted, 90-minute tasting at the top of Dry Creek Valley that runs from old-vine Zinfandel to Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Jim Demuth, from a small town in Ohio, found an old-vine Zinfandel on a 2012 trip to Sonoma County that changed how he thought about wine. Greg Adams, a fourth-generation Californian, has developed and managed vineyards in Sonoma County since 1977, mostly in the cool west county. The two met that year on a Dry Creek Valley vineyard project, Jim on a tractor digging a soil pit and Greg inspecting the soil, and in 2013 they founded Gregory James Wines.
The wines come from top vineyards rather than an estate: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from cool sites such as Sangiacomo, two old-vine Zinfandels from Dry Creek Valley growers, Petite Sirah, and since 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer's Georges III, one of Napa Valley's most sought-after vineyards. Chris Russi, who has made wine and tended vineyards in Sonoma County for 25 years, has been winemaker since 2020, with a light hand in the cellar.
The Signature Tasting is an unhurried, hosted 90 minutes for a small party: five wines, ending with the Georges III Cabernet, while your host tells the story of the family growers behind them. Order the Journeyman Meat Company salumi board ahead and it turns into a light lunch.
Tasting Fees
$45 per person for the hosted Signature Tasting of five wines, 90 minutes, for up to 6 guests.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
8500 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville
AVA
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Daily by appointment, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. No walk-ins; visits are confirmed once paid.
Known For
Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon and Dry Creek Valley old-vine Zinfandel
Founded
2013
Good to Know
No guests under 21, including infants. Parties of up to 6, and every taster must be on the guest list; extra tasters need 24 hours' notice. Full refund for cancellations 48 hours ahead. ADA parking and restrooms. The salumi board ($45, serves up to 4) needs 72 hours' notice, Wednesday to Monday.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Hotel Trio.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Hotel Trio
Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, and Hotel Trio, on Dry Creek Road on the north side of town, are each about 25 minutes from Gregory James, a drive up Dry Creek Road to the top of the valley. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Gregory James Wines
The hosted Signature Tasting of five wines, 90 minutes ($45).
12:10 · Terra Amata Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Kelly Ramsey and his wife Lizzie's five acres of old-vine Zinfandel on the east bench of Dry Creek Valley, under 800 cases a year, where you taste with the winemaker in a gazebo in a meadow beside the vines. Its 2024 Zin-sé took Best of Class at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. By appointment, arranged by phone; we confirm the fee when we book.
1:20 · Lunch at Catelli's
About 10 minutes away. Santi and Virginia Catelli opened this Geyserville restaurant in 1936, and their granddaughter, chef Domenica Catelli, carries on the family's handmade Italian cooking. Open Wednesday to Sunday from noon; we reserve the table for you. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Passalacqua Winery
About 20 minutes away. Jason Passalacqua, a fourth-generation Dry Creek Valley vintner, opened his winery in 2004, and its seated appointments take place on a deck under the redwood trees. The Single Block Cabernet tasting compares five Cabernets from his parents' vineyard, all from the same vintage and clone, for $75; the regular Wine Appointment has no fee for groups of four or fewer, and fees can be waived with purchases. Appointments at 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; no children or pets.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:15 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Catelli's serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday; on Monday or Tuesday we use Diavola next door. Passalacqua seats guests at set times, so we book its 3 p.m. appointment, and Terra Amata's visit is arranged by phone.
About $45 to $120 per person in tasting fees for Gregory James and Passalacqua, paid directly to each winery; Terra Amata's tasting fee is to be verified upon reservation.
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 an appointment at Gregory James Wines?
Yes. All visits are by appointment, daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Gregory James Wines?
$45 per person for the 90-minute Signature Tasting, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Gregory James Wines?
No. Guests under 21, including infants, cannot be accommodated on the property.
Who founded Gregory James Wines?
Jim Demuth and vineyard manager Greg Adams, in 2013. Chris Russi has been winemaker since 2020.
Where is Gregory James Wines?
Tastings are hosted at 8500 Dry Creek Road in Geyserville, at the top of Dry Creek Valley, about 25 minutes from Healdsburg.
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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