Fort Ross-Seaview · Sonoma County
Visit Hirsch Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
A Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estate founded in 1978, poured by appointment in Healdsburg, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
David Hirsch, a garment maker in the 1970s, bought a sheep ranch on the far Sonoma Coast in 1978 and planted his first vines there in 1980. By the 1990s the vineyard had become famous through vineyard-designated bottlings from Littorai, Williams Selyem, Kistler and Failla.
In 2002, after 22 years of farming, David and his wife Marie built a winery so they could taste and bottle each of the vineyard's 60 farming parcels on their own. The estate now holds 90,000 vines on 72 acres, and Everardo Robledo has managed the vineyard since 1988. David's daughter Jasmine joined in 2008, became general manager in 2015 and winemaker in 2019, and the family-owned winery describes itself as woman-led.
The vineyard itself is closed to the public, so visits take place at the Hirsch tasting room in the historic Old Roma Station building near downtown Healdsburg. The private Beyond the Fault Line tasting pours some of the estate's most limited wines, including the San Andreas Fault Estate Pinot Noir.
Tasting Fees
$45 for Discover Hirsch, a communal tasting of four wines, 45 minutes. $75 for Beyond the Fault Line, a private tasting of five limited wines, 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
57 Front Street, Healdsburg
AVA
Fort Ross-Seaview
Visiting
Open daily, by appointment only. The estate vineyard on the coast is closed to the public.
Known For
Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, including the San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir
Founded
1978 (first vines 1980, winery 2002)
Good to Know
All guests must be 21 or older. No pets; service animals excepted. Reservations take parties of up to 8, and cancellations need 48 hours' notice for a refund.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House
Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, and Harmon Guest House, a boutique hotel just off the plaza, are each about 5 minutes from the Hirsch tasting room on Front Street. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Hirsch Vineyards
Beyond the Fault Line, a private tasting of five wines, 60 minutes ($75), or the communal Discover Hirsch, 45 minutes ($45).
12:00 · Iron Horse Vineyards
About 40 minutes away. A sparkling wine house at the end of a winding road in Green Valley, whose sparkling wines have been served at the White House since 1985. The tasting room is outdoors, with views across Sonoma County, and tastings are $35. By appointment only, on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, for groups of up to 6.
1:15 · Lunch at Underwood Bar and Bistro
About 15 minutes away. A bistro in the village of Graton with red vinyl banquettes, a nickel-topped bar and an open-air patio. Lunch is served Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m., and walk-ins are welcome. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Martinelli Winery
About 20 minutes away. A family farming in the Russian River Valley since the 1880s, with Pinot Noir vineyards on the coast in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. The Hop Barn Tasting at the bar is $25, and the 95+ point Pinot Noir Flight from Fort Ross-Seaview and Russian River Valley vineyards is $75. Reservations recommended; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works Wednesday to Sunday, when Underwood serves lunch.
About $105 to $185 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 Hirsch Vineyards?
Yes. The Healdsburg tasting room is open daily by appointment only. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Hirsch Vineyards?
$45 per person for Discover Hirsch and $75 for the private Beyond the Fault Line tasting, as of September 2026.
Can I visit the Hirsch vineyard on the coast?
No. The vineyard is closed to the public, and all tastings take place at the tasting room at 57 Front Street in Healdsburg.
Can children visit Hirsch Vineyards?
No. All guests must be 21 or older, and pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome.
Who makes the wine at Hirsch Vineyards?
Jasmine Hirsch, daughter of founder David Hirsch, has been winemaker since 2019 and runs the family winery.
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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