Alexander Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Stuhlmuller Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
Estate wines poured in a converted redwood barn on the Russian River, at the end of a quiet lane, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Roger and Carmen Stuhlmuller bought 150 acres at the southwestern edge of Alexander Valley in 1982, land that was once part of Cyrus Alexander's 9,000-acre ranch. The property came with about 90 acres of vines planted in the 1970s, and for years the family sold its grapes to wineries such as Chateau Souverain and Simi.
Their son Fritz founded the winery in 1996 and by 2000 had turned the ranch's historic barn into an estate winery. The vineyard, bordered on the east by the Russian River, grows Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel on gravel, clay and volcanic soils and rocky, uplifted benchland. Zac Childers, who trained in New Zealand and worked at Torbreck in Australia, became winemaker in 2019.
Getting here is half the charm: the drive ends down a long lane through the vines, and the tasting room is in the redwood barn itself, with a bar where you can put a hand on the barrels and a patio over the vineyard. It is casual and friendly, dogs are welcome, and on weekday afternoons the winery hosts Yappy Hours for guests and their dogs.
Tasting Fees
$30 for the seated Estate Tasting of white and red estate wines. $45 for the Reserve Tasting.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4951 West Soda Rock Lane, Healdsburg
AVA
Alexander Valley
Visiting
Open Wednesday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday. Reservations appreciated; walk-ins welcome. Groups of 8 or more should call ahead.
Known For
Estate Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel
Founded
1982 (vineyard); winery since 1996
Good to Know
Dogs are welcome, with Yappy Hours Wednesday to Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Picnics are welcome on the patio. Members taste free with up to 4 guests.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:30 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Trio or Harmon Guest House.
10:30 · Pickup at Hotel Trio or Harmon Guest House
Hotel Trio, on Dry Creek Road on the north side of town, is about 25 minutes from Stuhlmuller, and Harmon Guest House, a boutique hotel just off the plaza, about 30, so we leave at 10:30 and arrive as the barn opens at 11. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Stuhlmuller Vineyards
The Reserve Tasting ($45) or the seated Estate Tasting ($30) in the redwood barn.
12:20 · Hawkes
About 20 minutes away. The Hawkes family has grown Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley since 1972, and the tasting room patio is shaded by wisteria, with the winery dog, Charles, usually on duty. The Estate Flight of four estate wines, ending with a single-vineyard Cabernet, is $35 on the patio, in the garden or at the bar, daily from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the 90-minute Private Reserve Tasting of six Cabernets is $70.
1:25 · Lunch at Jimtown and Then Sum
About 5 minutes away. A café on Highway 128 in the middle of Alexander Valley, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, with tables inside and out. Open every day except Wednesday, until 4 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Hanna Winery
About 10 minutes away. Dr. Elias Hanna, a cardiac surgeon, founded the winery in 1985, and his daughter Christine has led it since 1991. The VIP Seated Tasting on the veranda, looking out over Alexander Valley, pours five wines from the family's own vineyards for $40, about an hour; the Bismark Moon Mountain Flight is $55. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; reservations recommended.
3:35 · 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. Stuhlmuller closes on Tuesday and Jimtown on Wednesday, so this day works Thursday to Monday.
About $105 to $135 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 Stuhlmuller Vineyards?
Reservations are appreciated and walk-ins are welcome; groups of 8 or more should call ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Stuhlmuller Vineyards?
$30 per person for the Estate Tasting and $45 for the Reserve Tasting, as of September 2026. Members taste free with up to 4 guests.
Can I bring my dog to Stuhlmuller?
Yes. Dogs are welcome, and Wednesday to Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. the winery hosts Yappy Hours with half-price wine by the glass and treats for dogs.
Who makes the wine at Stuhlmuller?
Zac Childers, winemaker since 2019. Fritz Stuhlmuller founded the winery in 1996 on the vineyard his parents bought in 1982.
Where is Stuhlmuller Vineyards?
At the end of West Soda Rock Lane in the southwestern corner of Alexander Valley, beside the Russian River.
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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