Sonoma Mountain · Sonoma County
Visit Laurel Glen with a Private Chauffeur
Organic Sonoma Mountain Cabernet from its own clone, poured in the village of Glen Ellen, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
German immigrants first planted this hillside on Sonoma Mountain in the late 1800s, and Carmen Taylor replanted three acres to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1968. Patrick Campbell bought the property in 1977 and grew it to 14 acres. A group led by Bettina Sichel bought Laurel Glen in 2011 and brought in organic grower Phil Coturri as viticulturist.
The vineyard faces east on Sonoma Mountain between 850 and 1,100 feet and is planted entirely to the Laurel Glen clone of Cabernet Sauvignon, which Campbell found was genetically distinct and UC Davis certified as its own clone. It has been certified organic by CCOF since 2014, and the vines are now trained Double Guyot for lower yields and more even ripening.
The vineyard is not open for visits; tastings are at the tasting room in the village of Glen Ellen, on Arnold Drive at the foot of the mountain. Flights run from chilled wines to Estate Cabernet across several vintages and library bottles, and 2025 marked the 40th vintage of the Estate Cabernet.
Tasting Fees
$35 for the Chilled Wine Tasting, $45 for the Classic Tasting and $55 for the Collector Tasting of four Cabernets. $75 for the Library Tasting and $100 to $125 for the Evolution of Cabernet. $25 for the Midweek Escape, Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fees are waived with a 3-bottle purchase (4 for the Library Tasting).
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
13750 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
AVA
Sonoma Mountain
Visiting
Tasting room open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins welcome; a text ahead is encouraged to check availability.
Known For
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Laurel Glen clone
Founded
1977 (Cabernet first planted in 1968)
Good to Know
Family and dog friendly; children are welcome to sit with you during tastings. Seated groups of 7 to 22 book ahead with a deposit. Tastings in Spanish with 24 hours' notice.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:50 a.m. from a Glen Ellen or Kenwood hotel such as the Olea Hotel or Kenwood Inn & Spa.
10:50 · Pickup at Kenwood Inn & Spa or Olea Hotel
Kenwood Inn & Spa, a boutique hotel and spa in Kenwood, is about 10 minutes from Laurel Glen's tasting room, and the Olea Hotel, a boutique hotel on a Glen Ellen hillside, about 5. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Laurel Glen
The Classic Tasting ($45) or the Collector Tasting of four Cabernets ($55).
12:15 · Chateau St. Jean
About 15 minutes away. Founded in 1973 around a 1920s summer house in Kenwood, now the chateau's reserve tasting room; Dick Arrowood was its first winemaker. The Classic Bar Tasting of three wines is about 60 minutes ($30), and the seated Belle Terre Experience is $50. Walk-ins accepted; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Salt+Stone
About 5 minutes away. Todd Lake's restaurant on the Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, with an oyster bar and craft cocktails. Lunch Thursday to Tuesday 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 · Benziger
About 15 minutes away. The Benziger family's Biodynamic ranch on Sonoma Mountain since 1980, with sheep and Scottish Highland cattle among the vines. The Reserve Seated Tasting of five small-production wines is $35, for guests 21 and over. Walk-ins welcome at the main bar; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back in Glen Ellen or Kenwood by 4:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Laurel Glen's tasting room opens at 11 a.m., so pickup is at 10:50. This day works any day but Wednesday, when Salt+Stone does not serve lunch.
About $110 to $120 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 Laurel Glen?
No. Walk-ins are welcome, though a text ahead is encouraged, and groups of 7 or more book ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Laurel Glen?
$35 to $55 per person for the Chilled, Classic and Collector tastings, $75 for the Library Tasting and $25 for the Midweek Escape, as of September 2026.
Can I visit the Laurel Glen vineyard?
The vineyard on Sonoma Mountain is not open for visits. Tastings are at the tasting room in the village of Glen Ellen.
What is the Laurel Glen clone?
A Cabernet Sauvignon clone found in the vineyard and certified by UC Davis as genetically distinct. The whole vineyard is planted to it.
Can children and dogs come to Laurel Glen?
Yes. The tasting room is dog friendly and family friendly, and children can sit with you during tastings.
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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