Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Marchelle Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Old-vine and cool-climate wines from winemaker Greg La Follette, poured in a new tasting room a block from the Healdsburg plaza, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Marchelle Wines was founded in 2021 by longtime friends Greg and Mara La Follette and Kevin Lee and Michelle Wong; the name blends Mara and Michelle. Head winemaker Greg La Follette was mentored by André Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu Vineyards and was the founding winemaker at Flowers. He works alongside winemaker Evan Damiano.
The wines celebrate historic vineyards and the families who farm them: cool-climate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Pinot Noir from Harmony Lane, the Lees' small estate vineyard near Occidental, and old-vine Carignane, Zinfandel, Cinsaut and Grenache. The best-seller is French Colombard from the Betty Ann Vineyard, planted in 1902, a grape the winery has helped bring back to serious attention.
After five years of by-appointment tastings, Marchelle opened its first tasting room at 34 North Street, a block from the Healdsburg plaza. Guests can drop in for a complimentary taste of two wines or reserve a seated flight, and the room has a private reserve room for small groups. We confirm current details when we book.
Tasting Fees
Complimentary Introductory Tasting of two wines, no reservation needed. $40 per person for the Signature Tasting of old-vine and appellation wines. $100 per person for the winemaker-led Reserve Tasting of single-vineyard wines. We confirm the current price when we book.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
34 North Street, Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Open Thursday and Sunday, noon to 5:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m.; closed Monday to Wednesday. Walk-ins are always welcome, and reservations through Tock guarantee preferred seating.
Known For
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and old-vine wines such as Betty Ann Vineyard French Colombard
Founded
2021
Good to Know
The complimentary Introductory Tasting of two wines needs no reservation. Marchelle also offers a create-your-own-blend session by appointment, and the 1,100-square-foot tasting room and its reserve room can be booked for private events.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 11 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Liora Estate or h2hotel. Marchelle opens at noon and is a few minutes from both.
11:00 · Pickup at Liora Estate or h2hotel
Liora Estate is on North Street a few doors from Marchelle, and h2hotel is on Healdsburg Avenue just off the plaza. Every stop today is in downtown Healdsburg, a few minutes apart. Pickup is at 11 because Marchelle opens at noon. Extra time can be added by the hour.
11:10 · Selby Winery
About 3 minutes away. Healdsburg's oldest downtown tasting room, run by owner and winemaker Susie Selby half a block from the plaza. A reserved tasting is $25, about 45 minutes.
12:10 · Marchelle Wines
About 3 minutes away. The Signature Tasting of old-vine and appellation wines ($40 per person), or the winemaker-led Reserve Tasting ($100). Plan on about 75 minutes.
1:40 · Lunch at Healdsburg Bar & Grill
About 3 minutes away. Lunch at Healdsburg Bar & Grill on Healdsburg Avenue, a casual local spot known for fried chicken and applewood barbecue, open Wednesday to Monday from 11:30 a.m. 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.
3:10 · Marine Layer Wines
About 3 minutes away. Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from fog-bound vineyards, poured in a small tasting room off the plaza. The Single Vineyard Exploration of five Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs is $40; plan on about an hour.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 5:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Marchelle is open Thursday through Sunday only, so the day above suits those days. Selby is open daily, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Marine Layer does not publish its hours, so we confirm the time when we book.
About $105 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 Marchelle Wines?
No. Walk-ins are always welcome, Thursday through Sunday, and a reservation guarantees preferred seating. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Marchelle Wines?
The Introductory Tasting of two wines is complimentary. The Signature Tasting is $40 per person and the winemaker-led Reserve Tasting is $100 per person. We confirm the current price when we reserve, as of October 2026.
Where do guests taste at Marchelle Wines?
At the tasting room at 34 North Street in downtown Healdsburg, one block from the plaza.
Who makes the wine at Marchelle Wines?
Head winemaker Greg La Follette, the founding winemaker at Flowers and a protégé of André Tchelistcheff, with winemaker Evan Damiano. Greg co-founded Marchelle in 2021 with Kevin Lee.
What is Marchelle Wines known for?
Cool-climate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and wines from historic old vines, including French Colombard from the Betty Ann Vineyard, planted in 1902.
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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