Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak · Sonoma County
Visit Pine Mountain Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
High-elevation Cabernet grown at 2,200 to 2,800 feet above Cloverdale, bottled as Ampere by Thomas Rivers Brown and under the Pine Mountain label. Pine Mountain Vineyards does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Pine Mountain Vineyards sits on the upper western flank of Pine Mountain, about 7 miles from Cloverdale, at the center of the Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA. John Copeland, who spent years scouting vineyard land for Kendall-Jackson, developed the vineyard in 1998. Its 36 planted acres, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Cabernet Franc, lie between 2,200 and 2,800 feet on a ranch of about 600 acres of oak, madrone, fir forest and native grassland. The proprietor is Hien Nguyen.
The vineyard grows grapes for artisan winemakers and premium wineries, and the family also makes its own wines. Ampere, its late-harvest, high-elevation label, is made by Thomas Rivers Brown; Antonio Galloni of Vinous called the 2010 Cabernet "an impressive debut" at 92 points and gave the 2011 93 points. The Pine Mountain label adds Cabernet Sauvignon, an Estate Reserve Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, a Classic Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc and rose, from $28 to $62.
There is no tasting room or visit program, so Pine Mountain Vineyards does not receive visitors; the wines are sold online through the Ampere website and its wine club. The day below stays in northern Sonoma County, from Cloverdale to Geyserville.
Tasting Fees
Pine Mountain Vineyards does not offer tastings.
The day below visits Peay ($50), Francis Ford Coppola ($50) and Trentadue ($25), about $125 per person in tasting fees.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Cloverdale
AVA
Alexander Valley
Visiting
Pine Mountain Vineyards is not open to the public; its Ampere and Pine Mountain wines are sold online.
Known For
High-elevation Pine Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, including Ampere by Thomas Rivers Brown
Founded
Vineyard planted in 1998; first Ampere vintage 2010
Good to Know
Buy Ampere and Pine Mountain wines at amperewines.com, which also runs a wine club. Contact info@pmv.wine or requests@pinemountainvineyards.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Geyserville Inn or h2hotel.
10:00 · Pickup at Geyserville Inn or h2hotel
Since Pine Mountain Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Geyserville Inn is about 10 minutes from the first stop in Cloverdale, at the foot of Pine Mountain, and h2hotel in Healdsburg about 25. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Peay Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Syrah, shown on a private tour of the winery in Cloverdale. The Current Release Tasting with the tour is $50; by appointment for up to 6 guests. We plan about an hour.
11:45 · Lunch at Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, wood-fired pizza and house-cured salumi on Geyserville Avenue. We confirm lunch 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.
1:15 · Francis Ford Coppola Winery
About 5 minutes away. A family-friendly estate with a movie museum and pool beside the tasting room. The seated Feature Presentation is $50, about 60 minutes; Thursday to Monday.
2:30 · Trentadue Winery
About 5 minutes away. A family estate since 1959 in Geyserville. The Trentadue Estate Wine Tasting of five small-production wines is $25; closed Tuesday.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m. at Geyserville Inn, or 4 p.m. in Healdsburg.
Francis Ford Coppola is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and Trentadue is closed Tuesday, so plan this day for Thursday to Monday. Peay is by appointment and its availability varies, so we request it early.
About $125 per person in tasting fees at Peay, Francis Ford Coppola and Trentadue, 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 you visit Pine Mountain Vineyards?
No. Pine Mountain Vineyards has no tasting room or visit program, as of October 2026. We can plan a northern Sonoma day at wineries that host.
How can I buy Pine Mountain and Ampere wines?
Online at amperewines.com, which sells both labels and runs a wine club.
Who makes Ampere?
Thomas Rivers Brown makes the Ampere late-harvest, high-elevation wines from Pine Mountain Vineyards, owned by proprietor Hien Nguyen.
How high is the vineyard?
The 36 planted acres lie between 2,200 and 2,800 feet on the western flank of Pine Mountain, about 7 miles from Cloverdale.
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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