Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Lando Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Small-lot Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sam and Jennifer Lando, sold by mailing list. Lando 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
Sam Lando began his career in sales and marketing for large global wine producers, fell for Pinot Noir and took up hobby winemaking. He spent five years working with one of the most sought-after Russian River Valley Pinot Noir producers before leaving at the end of 2012, and in the middle of that vintage he and his wife Jennifer borrowed against their savings to build a small, Pinot Noir-focused winery.
The aim is intense yet elegant, balanced wines from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations. For 2026 Lando is offering six very limited Pinot Noirs and three Chardonnays from the 2024 vintage: Russian River Valley wines in the spring release and Sonoma Coast wines in the fall, plus an early-summer offer of the HALO Chardonnay and a new Pinot Noir, Henry Robert. The 2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is 375 cases, aged 17 months in French oak.
The winery says it is not open for tasting, and most of the wine goes to its mailing list. The day below goes to three estates in the Russian River Valley and Green Valley that do host.
Tasting Fees
Lando does not offer tastings. On the day below, the tasting fees are $60 at Hartford, $45 at Merry Edwards and $35 at Dutton-Goldfield, about $140 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
Windsor
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Lando is not open for tastings; most of its wines are offered to its mailing list.
Known For
Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Founded
First vintage 2012
Good to Know
Sign up for the mailing list at landowines.com for an allocation; releases come in spring (Russian River Valley) and fall (Sonoma Coast). Contact samlando@landowines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a hotel such as Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor or Farmhouse Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor or Farmhouse Inn
Since Lando does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor is about 20 minutes from the first stop, and Farmhouse Inn, in Forestville, about 5. The day runs about five and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Hartford Family Winery
About 20 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old-vine Zinfandel from a family estate in the redwoods near Forestville. The Vineyard Exploration, a seated tasting of five wines on the patio, is $60; we allow about an hour. Open daily by appointment from 10 a.m.
11:40 · Merry Edwards Winery
About 20 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir from one of the pioneers of the Russian River Valley. The Appellation Tasting is $45, with one fee waived on a 3-bottle purchase; we allow about an hour. Open daily by appointment.
12:50 · Lunch at Handline
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Handline in Sebastopol, a casual spot for seasonal dishes made with ingredients from Sonoma County and the Sonoma Coast. 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 · 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 an hour; open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:40 p.m., about five and a half hours after pickup.
All three wineries are open daily, so this day works any day of the week. Hartford and Merry Edwards are by appointment, which we arrange.
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 you visit Lando Wines?
No. Lando is not open for tastings, as of October 2026, and offers its wines mainly to its mailing list. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that host.
How can I buy Lando wine?
Join the mailing list at landowines.com. Russian River Valley wines are released in spring and Sonoma Coast wines in fall.
Who makes Lando wine?
Sam Lando, who founded the winery with his wife Jennifer during the 2012 vintage after five years with a leading Russian River Valley Pinot Noir producer.
What does Lando make?
Limited Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, including the HALO Chardonnay and the Henry Robert Pinot Noir.
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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