Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Kokomo Winery with a Private Chauffeur
Hoosier hospitality in a barrel-lined cellar lounge on the benchlands of Timber Crest Farms, with bocce over the valley, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Erik Miller, owner and winemaker, started Kokomo in 2004 and named it after his hometown of Kokomo, Indiana; the coastal cypress on the label marks his move out west. His partner in the winery is grower Randy Peters, who farms the vineyards behind Kokomo's single-vineyard wines.
Kokomo makes more than a dozen varieties, focused on three Sonoma County appellations: Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander valleys. The winery sits on the east side of Dry Creek Valley among the 120 acres of benchland vineyards at Timber Crest Farms, and its wines have earned 90-point ratings, Best of Class awards and gold medals since the early vintages.
The welcome is what guests remember here: a dedicated host for your table, either in the Cellar Lounge among the barrels or on a green patio under the tent and umbrellas. Each seated tasting is a 90-minute flight of five wines, and Kokomo likes to know if you are celebrating so it can make something of the day. Timber Crest Farms also has a picnic area and a bocce court looking out over the valley.
Tasting Fees
$30 per person for a seated tasting of five wines, 1.5 hours, in the Cellar Lounge or on the patio, waived with a purchase of two bottles per person. $40 per person for groups larger than 6. Complimentary for wine club members.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seated tastings at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Reservations recommended; walk-ins only if space allows, so call ahead.
Known For
Single-vineyard wines from Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander valleys
Founded
2004
Good to Know
Parties of more than 6 call or email the winery and pay $40 per person, nonrefundable. Children must stay at the table. Well-behaved dogs on a short leash are welcome. Outside food is allowed on the patio only. The Cypress Room reserve tasting is for wine club members.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:45 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Harmon Guest House or Hotel Healdsburg.
10:45 · Pickup at Harmon Guest House or Hotel Healdsburg
Harmon Guest House, a boutique hotel just off the plaza, and Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, are each about 15 minutes from Kokomo, so we collect everyone at 10:45 for the first seating at 11. This day runs a little past six hours because of the later start, and the extra time is added by the hour when you book.
11:00 · Kokomo Winery
The seated tasting of five wines in the Cellar Lounge or on the patio, 1.5 hours ($30).
12:45 · Lunch at Catelli's
About 15 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.
2:20 · Aperture Cellars
About 20 minutes away. Jesse Katz's estate winery, opened in 2020, where gallery rooms built around the photography of his father, Andy Katz, look out over vines first planted in 1912; Katz was the first winemaker named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The seated Soil Series tasting of Bordeaux-style blends is $50 and the Site Series $75, each about 90 minutes. Reservations required, 21 and over; tastings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4:00 · Breathless Wines
About 10 minutes away. A sparkling house founded in 2007 by three Sonoma-born sisters, pouring méthode champenoise wines in a tasting room built from five reclaimed shipping containers, white marble inside and a garden out back; it is a bright way to end the day. A Breathless Tasting Moment, seated in the lounge or on the patio, is $32 to $52 depending on the flight. Open Thursday to Monday until 6 p.m., last seated flight at 5; reservations appreciated.
5:00 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 5:10 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Kokomo's first seating is at 11 and its tastings run 90 minutes, so this day starts with a 10:45 pickup and ends around 5:10. It works Thursday to Sunday, when Catelli's and Breathless are both open.
About $110 to $160 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 Kokomo?
Reservations are recommended for the seated tastings at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m., and walk-ins are taken only when space allows. Groups larger than 6 call or email. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Kokomo?
$30 per person, or $40 for groups larger than 6, as of September 2026. The fee is waived with a purchase of two bottles per person.
How long is a tasting at Kokomo?
About 1.5 hours, for a flight of five wines with a dedicated host.
Where does the name Kokomo come from?
Owner and winemaker Erik Miller named the winery after his hometown of Kokomo, Indiana, when he started it in 2004.
Can children and dogs visit Kokomo?
Yes. Children must stay at the table, and well-behaved dogs on a short leash are welcome.
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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