Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Moondance Cellars with a Private Chauffeur
Small-lot reds from a Sebastopol boutique winery, plus Orchard Station whites. Moondance Cellars does not receive visitors at present; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Moondance Cellars is a boutique Sonoma County winery making limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel from grapes grown in Napa, Sonoma, the Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley. A second label, Orchard Station Winery, covers small-lot whites such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River and Dry Creek valleys.
The wines have done well at the Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge: at the 11th edition, the Orchard Station 2019 Chardonnay won Double Gold and Best of Class with 97 points, the Moondance 2021 Pinot Noir won Gold with 92 points, and the Orchard Station 2021 Sauvignon Blanc won Silver.
Moondance is based on Blank Road outside Sebastopol, but its website says there are no tastings there and that a new tasting location is coming soon. Until it opens, wine is sold through the website and a wine club with quarterly or twice-yearly shipments. The day below stays in the Green Valley and around Forestville, near Moondance's home.
Tasting Fees
Moondance Cellars does not offer tastings at present. The three wineries on the day below run about $135 per person: $35 at Marimar Estate, $40 at Emeritus and $60 at Hartford Family.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Sebastopol
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Moondance Cellars does not hold tastings at its Blank Road winery; the website says a new tasting location is coming soon.
Known For
Small-lot Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, and Orchard Station whites
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy on the Buy Wine page at moondancecellars.com or join the wine club, which ships quarterly or twice a year. Phone (707) 823-0880.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Farmhouse Inn in Forestville or Sebastopol Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Farmhouse Inn or The Sebastopol Inn
Since Moondance Cellars is not hosting visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Farmhouse Inn in Forestville and Sebastopol Inn are each about 10 to 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about five and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Marimar Estate
About 15 minutes away. A Green Valley estate built by Marimar Torres of the Spanish Torres wine family. The seated Estate Tasting is $35, 45 minutes to an hour. Open daily from 10 a.m.
11:35 · Emeritus Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. Dry-farmed estate Pinot Noir from Hallberg Ranch in the Green Valley. The Estate Tasting of five single-vineyard wines is $40, 60 to 90 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:05 · Lunch at Backyard
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Backyard, a farm-driven restaurant in downtown Forestville; 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.
2:25 · Hartford Family Winery
About 10 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old-vine Zinfandel from a family estate in the redwoods near Forestville. The Vineyard Exploration is $60, a seated tasting of five wines on the patio; we plan about an hour. Open daily by appointment, last appointment 3:30 p.m.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m., about five and three-quarter hours after pickup.
All three wineries are open daily, so this day works any day of the week. If Moondance opens its new tasting location, we can add it; we check when we book.
About $135 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 I visit Moondance Cellars?
Not at present. The website says there are no tastings on Blank Road and a new tasting location is coming soon, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that host.
How can I buy Moondance Cellars wine?
On the Buy Wine page at moondancecellars.com, or through the wine club, which ships quarterly or twice a year.
What is Orchard Station?
Moondance's second label for small-lot white wines, such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River and Dry Creek valleys.
Where do the grapes come from?
Napa, Sonoma, the Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley.
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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