Healdsburg · Sonoma County
Visit SEPPI Sparkling Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine from Kelsey Phelps, granddaughter of Napa Valley pioneer Joseph Phelps, made in Healdsburg. SEPPI 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
SEPPI is the sparkling wine label of Kelsey Phelps, granddaughter of Joseph Phelps, who founded Joseph Phelps Vineyards in St. Helena in 1973. "Seppi" was the grandchildren's nickname for him, after he decided he wanted to be called Giuseppe instead of grandpa. Kelsey practiced law in Silicon Valley before joining the wine industry, launched SEPPI in 2017 and lives in Healdsburg.
Every SEPPI wine is made by the méthode traditionnelle: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are vinified in small lots, then fermented a second time in the bottle and aged on the lees for at least 18 months. The Press Democrat reports fruit from 14 vineyards across Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties and one in the Sta. Rita Hills, with the wines produced at Brick & Mortar Wines in Healdsburg by winemaker Matt Iaconis; the winery's own site names Schramsberg alum Keith Hock on the winemaking team. Production runs 500 to 1,000 cases a year, including a Blanc de Blancs, a Blanc de Noir and a Brut Rosé.
There is no tasting room, and SEPPI does not receive visitors. The wines are sold at drinkseppi.com and through the Tête de Cuvée Club, and the Press Democrat lists Bottle Barn, Oliver's Market and several Healdsburg spots that pour it by the glass. The day below stays around Healdsburg, with two sparkling houses and a Pinot Noir estate on Westside Road.
Tasting Fees
SEPPI does not offer tastings. On the day below, Gary Farrell's Discovery Tasting is $55, a seated sparkling flight at Breathless is $32 to $52, and the Signature Tasting at J Vineyards is $35.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
SEPPI has no tasting room and does not receive visitors; the wines are sold online and through its club.
Known For
Méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noir and Brut Rosé
Founded
2017
Good to Know
Order at drinkseppi.com or join the Tête de Cuvée Club, which ships three times a year and includes invitations to events and tastings hosted by Kelsey Phelps. For gifts and custom orders, email hello@drinkseppi.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as h2hotel or Hotel Healdsburg.
10:15 · Pickup at h2hotel or Hotel Healdsburg
Since SEPPI does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are on the Healdsburg Plaza, about 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
About 15 minutes away. A hilltop winery on Westside Road making single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the same two grapes that go into SEPPI. The Discovery Tasting is $55, about 90 minutes, outdoors. Reservations encouraged.
12:15 · Lunch at Bravas Bar de Tapas
About 15 minutes away. Spanish tapas and paella a block off the Healdsburg Plaza, open daily from 11:30 a.m.; 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.
1:40 · Breathless Wines
About 5 minutes away. Méthode champenoise sparkling wine from three sisters, poured in a tasting room built from five shipping containers. A seated flight from the sparkling collection is $32 to $52, depending on the flight; we plan about an hour. Thursday to Monday.
2:55 · J Vineyards & Winery
About 15 minutes away. Judy Jordan's winery for traditional-method sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. The standing Signature Tasting of five wines is $35, about an hour; the seated Legacy Lounge tasting is $50 by appointment. Thursday to Monday.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Breathless and J Vineyards are closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan this day for Thursday to Monday. For a slower pace, swap the J Vineyards stop for a longer lunch on the Plaza.
About $122 to $142 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 you visit SEPPI?
No. SEPPI has no tasting room and does not receive visitors, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy SEPPI wine?
Online at drinkseppi.com or through the Tête de Cuvée Club. The Press Democrat also lists Bottle Barn and Oliver's Market, and Healdsburg spots such as Lo & Behold that pour it by the glass.
Who makes SEPPI?
Founder Kelsey Phelps, granddaughter of Joseph Phelps. The wines are produced at Brick & Mortar Wines in Healdsburg, and the winemaking team includes Schramsberg alum Keith Hock.
Why is it called SEPPI?
Seppi was the Phelps grandchildren's nickname for Joseph Phelps, who wanted to be called Giuseppe instead of grandpa.
Where do SEPPI's grapes come from?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from 14 vineyards across Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties and one in the Sta. Rita Hills, according to the Press Democrat.
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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