Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Shippey Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Hillside Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from family vineyards above Dry Creek Valley, in production of under 1,000 cases a year. Shippey Vineyards has no tasting room of its own; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Shippey Vineyards is a grape-farming family whose vineyards sit in the western hills above Dry Creek Valley. The family bought the property in 1968, when an old-vine field blend was still being tended there, and has grown grapes commercially since the 1980s. Rather than replant to other varieties, they planted Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, the grapes the valley's early hillside farmers chose.
The family says it spends more time in the vineyard than in the winery, believing that the grapes make the wine. The wines include the single-vineyard Rocking Z Zinfandel and Flaming J Petite Sirah, a Midnight O red wine, a Black Rose rosé and Libro. Production is under 1,000 cases a year, and the wines are not sold in supermarkets.
Shippey has no tasting room of its own. Its website lists direct sales from Santa Rosa and a shared tasting room at Hudson Street Wineries in Healdsburg, but we could not confirm that the shared room still pours Shippey, so we treat it as not open to visitors. The day below goes to three family wineries at the quiet north end of West Dry Creek Road, in the same western hills.
Tasting Fees
Shippey Vineyards does not offer tastings of its own.
On the day below, Preston's private tasting is $35, Bella's seated tasting is $35, and Lambert Bridge's Winemaker's Selection Experience is $75.
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
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Shippey Vineyards has no tasting room of its own, and we could not confirm a current place to taste its wines; it sells direct by phone and email.
Known For
Hillside Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, such as Rocking Z Zinfandel and Flaming J Petite Sirah
Founded
Family property since 1968; grapes grown commercially since the 1980s
Good to Know
Buy direct from Shippey Vineyards at (707) 757-8868 or Matt@shippeyvineyards.com, or through the Purchase page on its site. Its site still lists Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg, as a tasting room; we check before planning a stop there.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or Hotel Trio.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Hotel Trio
Since Shippey Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel Healdsburg is on the plaza and Hotel Trio on Dry Creek Road, both about 20 to 25 minutes from the first stop at the top of the valley. The day runs about five and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · Preston Farm & Winery
About 20 to 25 minutes away. An organic family farm at the top of Dry Creek Valley, with estate wines, olive oil and bread. The private tasting of 5 to 6 organically grown estate wines is $35, 60 to 75 minutes. By appointment.
11:50 · Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
About 5 minutes away. Old-vine Zinfandel poured underground in hillside wine caves on West Dry Creek Road. The Seated Wine Tasting in the caves or on the lawn is $35; we plan about an hour. Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1:05 · Lunch at Dry Creek General Store
About 15 minutes away. Deli sandwiches at the valley's general store, open since 1881, with a front porch and back gardens for eating outside. 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 · Lambert Bridge Winery
About 5 minutes away. Small-production Bordeaux varieties from a 1975 estate on West Dry Creek Road. The Winemaker's Selection Experience is $75, a mix of red and white wines with light nibbles; we plan about 75 minutes. Open daily.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by about 3:45 p.m., under six hours after pickup.
All three wineries host daily; Preston is by appointment, which we book. If Shippey confirms a place to taste when you travel, we can add it.
About $145 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 Shippey Vineyards?
Not at a tasting room of its own. Its website lists Hudson Street Wineries in Healdsburg, but as of October 2026 we could not confirm that the shared room still pours Shippey. We can plan a day at nearby Dry Creek Valley wineries that do host.
How can I buy Shippey Vineyards wine?
Direct from the family at (707) 757-8868 or Matt@shippeyvineyards.com, or through the Purchase page at shippeyvineyards.com.
What wines does Shippey make?
Hillside Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, including the single-vineyard Rocking Z Zinfandel and Flaming J Petite Sirah, plus Midnight O red wine and Black Rose rosé.
Where are the Shippey vineyards?
In the western hills above Dry Creek Valley, on a property the family bought in 1968.
How much wine does Shippey make?
Under 1,000 cases a year, all from the family's own vineyards.
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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