Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Preston Farm & Winery with a Private Chauffeur
An organic family farm at the top of Dry Creek Valley, with estate wines, olive oil and bread, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Lou Preston, who learned grape growing and winemaking at UC Davis in the early 1970s, bought the Hartsock Ranch, then prunes and pears with a few acres of grapes, in 1973. He and his wife, Susan, planted their first vines in 1974, starting with Sauvignon Blanc, inspired by their friend Dave Stare of Dry Creek Vineyard, and set up their first winery in 1975 in the ranch's old prune dehydrator. The family has farmed the 125 acres ever since.
The land came with 100-year-old blocks of Zinfandel and Carignane, and the Prestons added Rhône and Italian varieties, 13 in all. The farm was first certified organic by CCOF in 2002, and some vineyard blocks have since given way to vegetables, fruit and olive trees, grain, sheep and chickens. Wines are made with native yeasts and little sulfur, and Grayson Hartley became winemaker in 2018.
Preston is best known for its Rhône-style blends, the L. Preston red and Madam Preston white, along with Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. Tastings are private and relaxed, often outdoors under the trees, and the farm store sells estate olive oil, sourdough, pickles and seasonal produce.
Tasting Fees
$35 per person, non-refundable, for a private tasting of 5 to 6 organically grown estate wines, 60 to 75 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
9282 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Open 7 days a week. Tastings by appointment only. The farm store and bottle sales are open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except some holidays.
Known For
L. Preston and Madam Preston Rhône-style blends, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
1975 (farm bought in 1973)
Good to Know
Parties of 1 to 6, including children, who are welcome if closely attended; no groups over 6. Tastings are often outdoors, with covered space in bad weather. Picnic tables by appointment for up to 8 with a wine purchase.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as h2hotel or Harmon Guest House.
10:00 · Pickup at h2hotel or Harmon Guest House
H2hotel, a green-roofed hotel just off the Healdsburg plaza, and Harmon Guest House, a boutique hotel just off the plaza, are each about 35 minutes from Preston, a drive up the length of Dry Creek Valley. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:35 · Preston Farm & Winery
A private tasting of 5 to 6 organic estate wines, 60 to 75 minutes ($35), with time for the farm store.
12:15 · Dry Creek Vineyard
About 25 minutes away. Founded in 1972 by David Stare as the first new winery in Dry Creek Valley after Prohibition, and the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the valley. Guided tastings of limited-production wines are $30 to $50, for up to 6 guests. Reservations strongly encouraged; open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Dry Creek General Store
About 5 minutes away. A country store since 1881 at the crossroads of Dry Creek Valley, with a deli for sandwiches, soups and salads, a front porch over the valley and a garden out back. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · Rockpile Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. The tasting lounge in downtown Healdsburg for Rockpile Vineyards, whose ranch sits high on the ridge above Lake Sonoma. The seated Heritage flight of four wines is $25 and the six-wine Summit flight is $40. Appointments recommended; open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., last seating at 4.
3:40 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 3:45 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Preston tastings are by appointment only, so we confirm the time when we book.
About $90 to $125 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 an appointment at Preston Farm & Winery?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment only, for parties of 1 to 6. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Preston Farm & Winery?
$35 per person, non-refundable, for 5 to 6 estate wines, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Preston Farm & Winery?
Yes. Children are welcome if they are closely attended, and they count toward the limit of 6 per party.
Is Preston organic?
Yes. The farm was first certified organic by CCOF in 2002, and it grows vegetables, fruit, olives and grain and raises sheep and chickens alongside the vines.
What can I buy at the farm store?
Estate wines, olive oil, sourdough bread, pickles, seasonal cider and produce grown on the farm. The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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