Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Raymond Burr Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
The Dry Creek Valley estate of Perry Mason star Raymond Burr, with a relaxed patio tasting over the vines, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Raymond Burr, best remembered as television's Perry Mason and later Ironside, took an interest in permaculture and bought land near Healdsburg. He and his partner, Robert Benevides, grew Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and grapes for port on the Dry Creek Valley estate, along with orchids. After Burr died in 1993, Benevides named the property Raymond Burr Vineyards in his memory, and the property was sold in 2017; the new owners keep the name and tell the story.
The estate grapes have been farmed here since 1986. None of the original wine came with the sale, so these are new, small-lot wines made with a restrained touch from the estate and a handful of longtime local growers, led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Vermentino. The 2024 Vermentino won the Sweepstakes Award at the 2025 Sonoma County Harvest Fair.
This is a relaxed stop, and that is the charm of it. The seated tasting of five wines runs about an hour on a patio overlooking the vineyards or inside the renovated tasting room, the hosts are happy to share Burr's story, and outside food is welcome, so a picnic on the patio is easy. The winery is on West Dry Creek Road just past Yoakim Bridge, a turn that is easy to miss, about 15 minutes from Healdsburg.
Tasting Fees
$25 for the Classic Tasting of five wines, seated on the patio or indoors, about 60 minutes, waived with a purchase of two bottles per guest.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
8339 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and reservations are recommended; a credit card holds a reservation and is charged only for a no-show. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead.
Known For
Raymond Burr's former estate, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Vermentino
Founded
Estate vineyard farmed since 1986
Good to Know
The tasting room is designed for adults, and the winery asks that guests not bring children under 21. Groups of more than 6 should call ahead, and the winery handles groups over 8 by phone. Outside food is welcome, and there is plenty of parking.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:30 a.m. from a hotel such as Geyserville Inn or h2hotel in Healdsburg.
10:30 · Pickup at Geyserville Inn or h2hotel
Geyserville Inn, on Geyserville Avenue at the north end of the village, is about 10 minutes from Raymond Burr Vineyards, and h2hotel, just off the Healdsburg plaza, about 25. The winery opens at 11 a.m., so we time the pickup to be there for the first pour. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Raymond Burr Vineyards
The Classic Tasting of five wines on the patio over the vineyards ($25), about an hour.
12:20 · Lambert Bridge
About 20 minutes away. Named for C.L. Lambert, who built a ranch here in 1915 along with the trestle bridge that still stands; the winery was founded in 1975 and has belonged to the Chambers family since 1993. Its small-production Bordeaux varieties are poured seated in the Redwood Barrel Room or outdoors: the Winemaker's Selection Experience with light nibbles is $75, and the Cellar Collection Experience in the Cellar Room $125. Open daily; reservations encouraged.
1:40 · Lunch at Bravas Bar de Tapas
About 20 minutes away. James Beard finalists Mark and Terri Stark's tapas bar on Center Street, steps from the Healdsburg plaza, with paella, Spanish wines and tables indoors or outside. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Jordan Winery
About 15 minutes away. Tom and Sally Jordan's French-inspired chateau in Alexander Valley, founded in 1972 and named Best Vineyard in North America for 2025 by World's Best Vineyards. Jordan makes only two wines, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Russian River Valley Chardonnay, and every visit pairs them with food from the estate kitchen. A Taste of Jordan is $60, 45 minutes, daily at 3 p.m. By appointment only.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:00 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Raymond Burr Vineyards opens Friday to Monday at 11 a.m., so this day works on those days, with a slightly later lunch.
About $160 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 Raymond Burr Vineyards?
No, walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. A card holds the booking and is charged only for a no-show. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Raymond Burr Vineyards?
$25 per person for the Classic Tasting of five wines, waived with a purchase of two bottles per guest, as of September 2026.
Is this Raymond Burr's winery?
It was his estate. Burr and his partner, Robert Benevides, grew grapes and orchids here; Benevides named it Raymond Burr Vineyards after Burr died in 1993, and the property was sold in 2017. The current owners make new wines under the name.
Can we bring a picnic to Raymond Burr Vineyards?
Yes. Outside food is welcome, and the patio over the vineyards is a good place for it.
Can children visit Raymond Burr Vineyards?
The winery asks that guests not bring children under 21, as the tasting room is designed for adults.
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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