Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit MoniClaire Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
A family winery on the Lytton Springs bench, named for two daughters, where tastings are by appointment with the people who grow the grapes, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Winemaking has been the family's pride and livelihood for more than 100 years, beginning with the proprietor's grandfather in Italy and continuing today with the daughters who give the winery its name, Monica and Claire. The family counts five generations in wine, and they own and run MoniClaire themselves.
The vineyard is on bench land in Dry Creek Valley near Healdsburg, farmed in the Italian tradition with head-pruned vines. Everything is estate grown: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc, made by hand to show both the land and the family's own style.
This is a small, personal visit rather than a tasting room, so we set it up ahead with the family. Above the winery there is also a guest suite, the "Luxe Barn-Stay," for guests who want to wake up in the vineyard.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1750 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Tastings are hosted by appointment only, arranged with the winery by email or phone. We confirm days and times when we book.
Known For
Estate Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
Family winemaking for more than 100 years, beginning in Italy
Good to Know
A guest suite above the winery is available to rent. The mailing list announces tasting events, releases and special sales.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Harmon Guest House
Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, and Harmon Guest House, a boutique hotel just off the plaza, are each about 15 minutes from MoniClaire, on Lytton Springs Road. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · MoniClaire Vineyards
An appointment tasting of estate wines with the family, about an hour.
11:35 · Capo Creek Ranch
About 20 minutes away. Dr. Mary Roy's family estate at the top of West Dry Creek Road, where she is chef, winemaker and host, with gardens over the vineyards and a wine cave. Belly Up to the Bar, six estate wines with fresh kitchen bites, is $55 and takes about 90 minutes. Reservations required; no minors.
1:25 · Lunch at Diavola
About 20 minutes away. Chef Dino Bugica's restaurant in a historic building on Geyserville Avenue, with Neapolitan-style pizza from a wood-burning oven, handmade pasta and house-cured salumi; the menu changes every day. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:50 · Smith Story Wine Cellars
About 15 minutes away. Ali and Eric Story's small-lot winery, with a studio and wine garden at Bacchus Landing on Westside Road and a dog-friendly welcome. The Pinot Noir Chapters, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs including library wines, is $50 for an hour, up to 6 guests; walk-ins are welcome from 1 p.m., last tasting at 4 (3 on Sunday).
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 3:55 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. MoniClaire is by appointment only and does not publish its hours, so we confirm the morning time with the family when we book.
About $105 per person at Capo Creek and Smith Story, paid directly to each winery; the MoniClaire tasting fee is to be verified upon reservation.
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 MoniClaire Vineyards?
Yes, by appointment only. Tastings are arranged with the family by email or phone. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at MoniClaire?
MoniClaire does not publish its tasting fees; they are to be verified upon reservation.
Where does the name MoniClaire come from?
From the proprietors' two daughters, Monica and Claire.
What wines does MoniClaire make?
Estate-grown Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc from head-pruned vines on its Dry Creek Valley bench land.
Can you stay at MoniClaire?
Yes. The family rents a guest suite upstairs in the winery, the "Luxe Barn-Stay."
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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