Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Limerick Lane Cellars with a Private Chauffeur
Old-vine Zinfandel from a 1910 field-blend block on a dead-end lane, tasted out among the vines, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Limerick Lane takes its name from the road, which a cattle farmer named after his hometown of Limerick, Ireland. Italian immigrants later planted vineyards here, and the Del Fava family planted the Zinfandel field blend now called the 1910 Block. The Collins family bought the property from the Del Favas and created the winery to sell only wines grown on the estate; today it is run by Jake and Alexis Bilbro, who bought it and set about reinvigorating the old vines.
The 53-acre estate sits in the far northeast corner of the Russian River Valley, where the fog stops, which gives it a warmer pocket where Zinfandel and Rhône varieties thrive in a region best known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The farming has moved toward sustainable and organic practices, and the Bilbros brought in winemaker Chris Pittenger. Wine Spectator ranked the 2012 Limerick Lane Zinfandel No. 12 on its annual Top 100.
The visit is small and personal. The tasting room is cozy, with views over the vineyards and hillsides, and when the weather is good the tasting moves outdoors among the old vines. From May to November the picnic tasting puts you at a table in the Zinfandel vineyard with a basket from local purveyors, three miles from downtown Healdsburg.
Tasting Fees
$40 per person for the Limerick Lane Seated Wine Tasting; one fee is waived with the purchase of three bottles. $70 per person for the Seated Wine Tasting + Picnic Experience, about 90 minutes.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1023 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Tastings are offered seven days a week by appointment. Hours are not published; we arrange the appointment on your behalf and confirm the time when booking.
Known For
Old-vine Zinfandel and Rhône-style blends from a single estate
Founded
Not published; the estate's oldest vines were planted in 1910
Good to Know
Allow about 60 minutes for the seated tasting and about 90 for the picnic. Picnics run May 1 to November 30 and need 48 hours' notice to cancel; bad weather may change the setup. Wine club members receive two complimentary tastings. Wines are also sold by allocation to the mailing list.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or The Madrona.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or The Madrona
Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, is about 10 minutes from Limerick Lane, and The Madrona, a 24-room hotel on a historic estate on Westside Road, about 15. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Limerick Lane Cellars
The first stop. The seated tasting ($40), outdoors among the old vines when the weather allows.
11:35 · Bacigalupi Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. A Westside Road family ranch with real history: its Chardonnay went into the 1973 Chateau Montelena that won the 1976 Paris Tasting, and that block still grows here. The Estate Wine Tasting of six estate wines, on the patio or in the oak grove, is $40 and about an hour; the Wine & Cheese Pairing Flight is $60. By reservation, Wednesday to Monday.
12:50 · Lunch at Bravas Bar de Tapas
About 15 minutes away. James Beard finalists Mark and Terri Stark's tapas bar on Center Street, steps from the Healdsburg plaza, with paella, Spanish wines and tables indoors or outside. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:25 · Croix Estate
About 25 minutes away. Winemaker Kirk Venge, raised in a Napa Valley winemaking family, makes single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay here, several of them scored 96 points. Each visit is hosted individually in a relaxed farm setting: eight or nine current releases over about 90 minutes for $45, waived with a purchase. Advance reservation only.
3:55 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:20 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Bacigalupi is closed on Tuesdays, so this day works Wednesday to Monday. Croix's tasting runs about 90 minutes, and the day ends around 4:20.
About $125 to $145 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 Limerick Lane?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment, seven days a week. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Limerick Lane?
$40 per person for the seated tasting, with one fee waived for every three bottles purchased, and $70 for the tasting with a picnic, as of September 2026.
What is Limerick Lane known for?
Old-vine Zinfandel and Rhône-style blends from its own estate, including the Zinfandel field blend planted in 1910. Wine Spectator ranked its 2012 Zinfandel No. 12 on its Top 100.
Who owns Limerick Lane Cellars?
Jake and Alexis Bilbro, who bought the estate and its century-old vineyard.
When are picnics offered at Limerick Lane?
From May 1 to November 30, at a table in the old-vine Zinfandel vineyard, for $70 per person.
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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