Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit James Maclan with a Private Chauffeur
Veteran-owned, vineyard-designate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with $1 from every bottle going to veteran groups. James Maclan does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
James Maclan was founded by a veteran and lifelong viticulturist to bring the neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley to the glass. The label is veteran owned and operated and donates $1 from every bottle sold to local veteran organizations. All of its wines are grown, crushed, aged and bottled in Sonoma County.
The focus is Pinot Noir from sustainably farmed Russian River Valley vineyards, made with hand-harvested fruit, partial whole-cluster fermentation, native yeasts and custom French oak. Current releases include The Good Line, clone 115 from the Orsi Vineyard on the Santa Rosa Plains; Quiet Water, Pommard and 667 clones from Hogan's Run Vineyard in the Middle Reach; and the Winemaker's Reserve "Willys," Pommard clone from Hogan's Run.
There is no tasting room or address for visits. James Maclan sells through its online store and wine club and has poured at events such as World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara and the Tiburon Wine Festival. The day below goes to three estates around Santa Rosa that do host, two of them on the Santa Rosa Plains.
Tasting Fees
James Maclan does not offer tastings. On the day below, the tasting fees are $30 at Balletto, $45 at DeLoach and $35 at Matanzas Creek, about $110 per person in all, paid directly to each winery.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Sonoma County
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
James Maclan has no tasting room and does not offer tours or tastings; it pours at off-site events.
Known For
Vineyard-designate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy at jamesmaclan.com or join the wine club; contact support@jamesmaclan.com. The site's Events page lists where the wines are poured.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Santa Rosa hotel such as Hotel La Rose or AC Hotel Santa Rosa.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel La Rose or AC Hotel Santa Rosa
Since James Maclan does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel La Rose, in Railroad Square, and AC Hotel Santa Rosa, downtown, are both about 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about five and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Balletto Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A family farm turned estate winery on the Santa Rosa Plains, with a baseball field among the vines. The seated Estate Wine Tasting of five vineyard-designate wines is $30, about an hour; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11:30 · DeLoach Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Early Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from a Biodynamic estate on the Olivet Bench. The courtyard tasting is $45; we allow about an hour. Open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
12:45 · Lunch at Bird & The Bottle
About 15 minutes away. Lunch in Santa Rosa at Bird & The Bottle, a casual restaurant from the Stark family of restaurants. We confirm hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Matanzas Creek Winery
About 20 minutes away. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and three acres of lavender in Bennett Valley. The Estate Tasting of five estate wines is $35; we allow about an hour. Open daily by reservation only.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:35 p.m., about five and a half hours after pickup.
DeLoach is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so plan this day for Thursday to Monday. Matanzas Creek is by reservation only, which we make when we book.
About $110 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
Can you visit James Maclan?
No. James Maclan has no tasting room and offers no tours or tastings, as of October 2026; it pours at off-site events. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that host.
How can I buy James Maclan wine?
Online at jamesmaclan.com or through its wine club. Questions go to support@jamesmaclan.com.
Who owns James Maclan?
The label is veteran owned and operated, founded by a veteran and lifelong viticulturist, and gives $1 from every bottle to local veteran organizations.
Which vineyards does James Maclan use?
Russian River Valley sites including the Orsi Vineyard on the Santa Rosa Plains and Hogan's Run Vineyard in the Middle Reach.
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 833-915-2436.
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