Bennett Valley · Sonoma County
Visit ShatterCane Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Small-lot wines from Sonoma and Napa grapes, sold by allocation from a Santa Rosa farm on Grange Road. ShatterCane 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
ShatterCane Vineyards is a small bonded winery that farms its own grapes and buys from select vineyards. The winemaker, Cathleen Murphy, built on a background in science and years of travel learning about wine and vineyards, and works with consulting winemakers who favor minimal intervention and classic methods.
Each wine comes from grapes chosen for their site in the Sonoma and Napa valleys. The wines are made at two shared wineries: one in Sonoma County for cool-climate varieties, and one in Napa for varieties that do well in Napa Valley's warmer weather. Production of each wine is limited, and the label describes its aim as wines to drink with the food it grows and cooks.
The wines go to an allocation list and a wine club, and ship from the website. The farm on Grange Road in Santa Rosa lists no tasting room, hours or appointments, so the day below goes to three nearby estates in Bennett Valley and Sonoma Valley that host.
Tasting Fees
ShatterCane Vineyards does not offer tastings.
On the day below, St. Francis's Artisan Flight is $45, Ledson's Classic Wine Tasting is $45 and the Estate Tasting at Matanzas Creek 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
4889 Grange Road, Santa Rosa
AVA
Bennett Valley
Visiting
ShatterCane Vineyards does not receive visitors; its wines are sold through an allocation list and wine club.
Known For
Small-production wines from Sonoma and Napa valley grapes, sold by allocation
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Sign up on shattercane.com to reserve a place on the allocation list. Ground shipping is $20 per half case and free per case. Questions go to hello@shattercane.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel La Rose or The Gables Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel La Rose or The Gables
Since ShatterCane does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel La Rose, in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square, and The Gables Inn, on Petaluma Hill Road, are each about 20 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. Sonoma Valley Merlot pioneers since 1971, with a mission-style bell tower at the foot of Hood Mountain. The Artisan Flight of five winery-exclusive wines on the terrace is $45, about 75 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; all experiences by reservation.
11:45 · Ledson Winery & Vineyards
About 5 minutes away. The castle on Highway 12 in Kenwood, built by Steve Ledson among his Merlot vines. The standing Classic Wine Tasting of five wines is $45; we plan about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12:55 · Lunch at Café Citti
About 5 minutes away. Lunch at Café Citti, a casual Italian trattoria on Highway 12 in Kenwood. 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.
2:15 · Matanzas Creek Winery
About 20 minutes away. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and three acres of lavender in Bennett Valley, a few minutes from ShatterCane's Grange Road farm. The Estate Tasting of five estate wines is $35; we allow about an hour. Open daily by reservation only.
3:20 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:45 p.m.
All three wineries are open daily. St. Francis charges its card 48 hours before the visit, so we confirm your plans before we book.
About $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
Can I visit ShatterCane Vineyards?
No. ShatterCane lists no tasting room, hours or appointments, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do host.
How can I buy ShatterCane wine?
Sign up on shattercane.com for a place on the allocation list, or join the wine club. Wines ship from the website.
Who makes ShatterCane wine?
Winemaker Cathleen Murphy, working with consulting winemakers at two shared wineries, one in Sonoma County and one in Napa.
Where do ShatterCane's grapes come from?
From ShatterCane's own farming and select vineyards in the Sonoma and Napa valleys, with cool-climate varieties made in Sonoma County and warm-climate varieties in Napa.
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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