Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Slusser Ranch Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Chardonnay, rosé and old-vine Zinfandel from a Russian River Valley ranch farmed by the same family since 1847. Slusser Ranch 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
Slusser Ranch is one of Sonoma County's original homesteads, settled in 1847 by California pioneer Levi Samuel Bacon Slusser and still farmed by the family five generations later. The road that winds to the ranch, Slusser Road, is named for the family. The current generation founded Slusser Ranch Vineyards to celebrate their parents, Peter and Joanne, who planted and cared for the vineyards; W. Peter Slusser has owned and managed the ranch for more than sixty years.
The ranch sits in the Russian River Valley, bounded by Mark West Creek, whose floods have left loamy, mineral-rich soils, and it is still a working ranch with cattle, horses and sheep. The wines are made by Adrian Manspeaker, winemaker at Joseph Jewell since 2006, who first came to the family to buy its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He makes a Russian River Valley Chardonnay, a Rosé of Pinot Noir, an Old Vine Zinfandel and a Primitivo from the ranch's grapes.
The family describes it as limited-production wine that helps sustain the ranch, offered to friends through its club. There is no tasting room, so Slusser Ranch does not receive visitors. The day below starts next door, at La Crema's estate on Slusser Road, and stays close to the ranch.
Tasting Fees
Slusser Ranch does not offer tastings. On the day below, expect about $110 per person: $35 at La Crema, $35 at Kendall-Jackson and $40 at Bricoleur.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Slusser Road, Russian River Valley
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Slusser Ranch Vineyards has no tasting room and does not receive visitors; its wines are offered through its club.
Known For
Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Rosé of Pinot Noir and Old Vine Zinfandel from a family ranch settled in 1847
Founded
Ranch settled in 1847
Good to Know
Join the club at slusserranchvineyards.com to buy the wines.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hampton Inn Windsor or Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County Airport.
10:00 · Pickup at Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor or Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County Airport
Since Slusser Ranch Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are about 10 to 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard
About 15 minutes away. Seated tastings of cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 1900 hop barn on Saralee's Vineyard, on Slusser Road. $35 for the seated Estate Tasting of six wines. Appointments encouraged. We plan about an hour.
11:30 · Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
About 10 minutes away. The Sonoma County home of Kendall-Jackson, with four acres of gardens. $35 for the guided Estate Wine Tasting, or $20 for a casual flight. Reservations strongly recommended.
12:50 · Lunch at Willi's Wine Bar
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Willi's Wine Bar, a small-plates restaurant in Santa Rosa. 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 · Bricoleur Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A family estate in Windsor with culinary gardens and its own kitchen. $40 for Homegrown, three wines, or $75 for Soaring, three wines with seasonal bites. Thursday to Monday; reservations highly recommended.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:50 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
Bricoleur is open Thursday to Monday, so plan this day for those days, or we swap in another Windsor estate midweek.
About $110 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 Slusser Ranch Vineyards?
No. The ranch is a working family ranch with no tasting room, as of October 2026. La Crema's estate on Slusser Road hosts tastings next door.
How can I buy Slusser Ranch wine?
By joining the club at slusserranchvineyards.com.
Who makes Slusser Ranch wine?
Adrian Manspeaker, winemaker at Joseph Jewell since 2006, from grapes grown by the Slusser family.
How old is Slusser Ranch?
It was settled in 1847 by Levi Samuel Bacon Slusser, before California became a state, and is farmed by the fifth generation of the family.
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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