Chalk Hill · Sonoma County
Visit J Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Traditional-method sparkling wine and Pinot Noir from Judy Jordan's winery, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Judy Jordan founded J in 1986 with help from her father, Tom Jordan, the founder of Jordan Winery, and bought out his share by 1999. In 1996 J moved into the former Piper Sonoma winery on Old Redwood Highway, south of Healdsburg. E. & J. Gallo bought J Vineyards & Winery in 2015.
J began as a sparkling wine house and added Pinot Noir by 1994, then Chardonnay. It makes its sparkling wines by the traditional method: the grapes are hand-picked at night while they are cool and pressed gently in Coquard presses, which are rare in the United States. Nicole Hitchcock is head winemaker.
Visitors can stand at the bar for the Signature Tasting, which runs from sparkling wine to Pinot Noir, or sit in the Legacy Lounge for small-lot wines. The Bubble Room serves a multi-course food and wine pairing that changes every six to eight weeks.
Tasting Fees
$35 for the standing Signature Tasting of five wines, about an hour. $50 for the seated Legacy Lounge tasting of five small-lot wines, about an hour, by appointment, with a charcuterie plate for $30. $125 for the two-hour Bubble Room food and wine pairing.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg
AVA
Chalk Hill
Visiting
Open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome for the Signature Tasting.
Known For
Traditional-method sparkling wine and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Founded
1986
Good to Know
All guests must be 21 or older. Service animals are welcome. Groups of 6 or more need an appointment.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:35 a.m. from a hotel such as Farmhouse Inn in Forestville or Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa.
10:35 · Pickup at Farmhouse Inn or Vinarosa Resort & Spa
Farmhouse Inn, a 25-room country inn among the vineyards and redwoods of Forestville, is about 25 minutes from J, and Vinarosa Resort & Spa, set among 92 acres of vineyards in Santa Rosa, about 20, which gets you there as J opens at 11. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · J Vineyards & Winery
The Signature Tasting of five wines, from sparkling to Pinot Noir, about an hour ($35), or the seated Legacy Lounge ($50).
12:15 · Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
About 15 minutes away. Kendall-Jackson's Wine Estate & Gardens on Fulton Road in Santa Rosa, set on about four acres with a culinary garden that supplies its kitchen. The Taste of K-J flight of three wines is $20 and the guided Estate Wine Tasting is $35. Reservations required; open daily, with seatings from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1:25 · Lunch at Russian River Brewing
About 10 minutes away. The Windsor brewery and pub of Russian River Brewing, the makers of Pliny the Elder, with a full pub menu. Open daily from 11 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:45 · Martinelli Winery
About 15 minutes away. A Russian River Valley farming family for more than 135 years, known for Jackass Hill Zinfandel from some of the steepest non-terraced vines in Sonoma County. The Hop Barn Tasting at the bar is $25, and the Vineyard Terrace Tasting is $50 (Thursday to Monday). Reservations recommended; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back in Forestville or Santa Rosa 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 Thursday to Monday, when J is open.
About $80 to $135 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 J Vineyards & Winery?
Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome for the Signature Tasting. The Legacy Lounge and groups of 6 or more need an appointment. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at J Vineyards & Winery?
$35 per person for the Signature Tasting, $50 for the Legacy Lounge and $125 for the Bubble Room, as of September 2026.
What is the Bubble Room at J?
A two-hour, multi-course food and wine pairing of J's sparkling and still wines. The menu changes every six to eight weeks.
Is J Vineyards related to Jordan Winery?
J was founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan, daughter of Jordan Winery founder Tom Jordan. The two are separate wineries, and J has been owned by E. & J. Gallo since 2015.
Can children visit J Vineyards & Winery?
No. All guests must be 21 or older.
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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