West Sonoma Coast · Sonoma County
Visit Krueger Vaught with a Private Chauffeur
Tiny lots of West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from a winemaker who worked harvests at Kosta Browne, Williams Selyem and Rochioli. Krueger Vaught 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
Krueger Vaught makes Pinot Noir from the maritime corridor of the West Sonoma Coast AVA. Founder and winemaker Balm Krueger has focused on Pinot Noir for more than a decade, working harvests at Sonoma County estates including Kosta Browne, Williams Selyem, Rochioli and Bohème. Co-founder Tacoma Vaught runs operations and strategy and stays close to the vineyard and cellar.
Each vineyard is chosen for its farming, quality and potential, and the wines are unfined and unfiltered. There are two bottlings: the Krueger Vaught Pinot Noir (65 cases in 2023) and Balm, a free-run, whole-cluster Pinot Noir aged in mostly new French oak (26 cases in 2023). James Suckling rated the 2023 and 2022 of both, and the 2021 Krueger Vaught, at 94 points.
There is no tasting room. The wines are sold through the members' store on kruegervaught.com, and the winery lists only an email address and phone number. The day below stays in west Sonoma County, where Krueger Vaught is based, with three estates known for coastal Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Tasting Fees
Krueger Vaught does not offer tastings.
The day below runs about $140 per person in tasting fees at Littorai, Iron Horse and Dutton-Goldfield.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
West Sonoma Coast, Sebastopol
AVA
West Sonoma Coast
Visiting
Krueger Vaught is not open to the public; its wines are sold through a members' store online.
Known For
Small-lot West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, including the Balm cuvée
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Register for the members' store at kruegervaught.com. Contact balm@kruegervaught.com or (831) 566-8544.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Sebastopol hotel such as The Sebastopol Inn or Fairfield Inn & Suites Sebastopol.
10:00 · Pickup at The Sebastopol Inn or Fairfield Inn & Suites Sebastopol
Since Krueger Vaught does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in Sebastopol, about 15 minutes from the first stop on Gold Ridge Road. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Littorai Wines
About 15 minutes away. A family farm winery run on generative agriculture by a winemaker trained in Burgundy. The Single Vineyard Tasting of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is $70; we plan about 75 minutes. By advance appointment, Monday to Saturday.
12:00 · Iron Horse Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. Estate sparkling wine served at the White House since 1985, tasted outdoors in the Green Valley. The Tasting with a View is $35, with seatings on the hour; book about two weeks ahead for weekends.
1:15 · Lunch at Handline
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Handline in Sebastopol, with seasonal fare from local land and sea purveyors. 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.
2:35 · Dutton-Goldfield Winery
About 10 minutes away. A grower and a winemaker's partnership in cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Farmer's Flight of five Dutton Ranch wines is $35, about 60 minutes; walk-ins welcome.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
Littorai hosts Monday to Saturday only, so plan this day for any day but Sunday. Iron Horse seats on the hour, which sets the timing of the late morning.
About $140 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 I visit Krueger Vaught?
No. Krueger Vaught has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby west Sonoma County wineries that do.
How can I buy Krueger Vaught wine?
Through the members' store on kruegervaught.com. Production is small: 26 to 92 cases per bottling.
Who makes Krueger Vaught?
Founder and winemaker Balm Krueger, who has worked harvests at Kosta Browne, Williams Selyem, Rochioli and Bohème, with co-founder Tacoma Vaught.
Where do Krueger Vaught's grapes come from?
Vineyards in the maritime corridor of the West Sonoma Coast AVA, chosen for farming, quality and potential.
What is Balm?
Krueger Vaught's free-run, whole-cluster Pinot Noir, aged in mostly new French oak; 26 cases of the 2023 were made, rated 94 points by James Suckling.
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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