Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Thomas George Estates with a Private Chauffeur
Single-vineyard wines and tastings in hillside caves on the historic Davis Bynum site, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Tom Baker established Thomas George Estates in 2008, when he bought the winery and vineyards of Davis Bynum on Westside Road. Bynum was a Russian River Valley pioneer, and the winery says he made the region's first single-vineyard Pinot Noir on this site. Thomas George is family owned and operated.
The wines come from the family's estate vineyards, including Baker Ridge, 40 acres in the Middle Reach first planted in 1976 on a ridge above neighbors such as Williams Selyem and Rochioli; Cresta Ridge in the Green Valley, established in 1999 by Gary Farrell; and Sons & Daughters Ranch in the Chalk Hill area, with Zinfandel vines planted in 1885. Since the 2017 vintage the winery has made only single-vineyard and single-block wines, often just a few dozen to a few hundred cases of each.
In 2010 caves were dug into the hillside beside the winery for barrel aging and tastings, rare on Westside Road. Visits range from the Estate Tasting with a sparkling welcome pour and estate-made arancini, to seated reserve tastings in the cave or the garden, to a Wine Safari up Baker Ridge in a vintage Pinzgauer. The estate also rents guest houses.
Tasting Fees
$40 for the Estate Tasting of five wines with estate-made arancini and a sparkling welcome pour ($50 for groups of 9 or more). $75 for the seated Single Vineyard Reserve Tasting of six wines with estate-made tacos, in the garden or the cave ($90 for groups of 9 or more). $125 for the Wine-Paired Brunch, $250 for the Wine Safari with a four-course lunch at Baker Ridge, and $395 for the Five-Course Wine-Paired Dinner in the cave, Friday to Sunday.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups of 9 or more call for availability, and brunch, dinner and the Wine Safari book at least 48 hours ahead.
Known For
Single-vineyard and single-block Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and its wine caves
Founded
2008 (on the former Davis Bynum winery site)
Good to Know
Groups of 9 or more call the winery and pay group rates. Brunch, dinner and the Wine Safari need at least 2 guests. Guest houses on the estate can be booked for overnight stays.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:40 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as The Madrona or h2hotel.
10:40 · Pickup at The Madrona or h2hotel
The Madrona, a 24-room hotel on a historic estate on Westside Road, and h2hotel, a green-roofed hotel just off the Healdsburg plaza, are each about 20 minutes from Thomas George Estates, which opens at 11 a.m. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Thomas George Estates
The Estate Tasting of five wines with estate-made arancini ($40), or a seated Single Vineyard Reserve Tasting in the cave ($75).
12:10 · House of Flowers
About 10 minutes away. House of Flowers, opened on Westside Road in 2019, pours Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Flowers estate vineyards on the far Sonoma Coast. The Sonoma Coast Journey, a guided flight of three wines with a crudité and snack board, is $75 and takes 60 minutes. Reservations required, 21 and over; open Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Costeaux French Bakery
About 10 minutes away. There has been a bakery on this stretch of Healdsburg Avenue since 1923, and the Seppi family has run it as Costeaux since 1981. The café serves hearty seasonal dishes indoors or on the patio. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Rochioli
About 15 minutes away. A family farming Fenton Acres on Westside Road since the 1930s, which began planting Pinot Noir here in 1968. The seated Estate Flight of three or four estate wines is $25; allow 60 to 90 minutes. By appointment Monday to Saturday, with seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; 21 and over.
3:35 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 3:50 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Optional: Porter Creek Vineyards
Adds about an hour. Alex Davis's family estate about 10 minutes up Westside Road, pouring estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows for the Grand Tasting ($50); open daily until 4:30 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. This day works Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, when Thomas George, House of Flowers and Rochioli are all open. Thomas George opens at 11 a.m., so pickup is at 10:40, lunch is a little shorter, and we book Rochioli's 2:30 p.m. seating.
About $140 to $175 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 Thomas George Estates?
We reserve ahead for every visit. Groups of 9 or more must call the winery, and brunch, dinner and the Wine Safari book at least 48 hours ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Thomas George Estates?
$40 per person for the Estate Tasting and $75 for the Single Vineyard Reserve Tasting in the garden or cave, with higher rates for groups of 9 or more, as of September 2026.
Is Thomas George Estates the old Davis Bynum winery?
Yes. Tom Baker bought the Davis Bynum winery and vineyards on Westside Road in 2008 and founded Thomas George Estates there.
Can you taste in the caves at Thomas George Estates?
Yes. The seated Single Vineyard Cave Reserve Tasting is poured in the wine cave, and the Five-Course Wine-Paired Dinner is served there Friday to Sunday evenings.
When is Thomas George Estates open?
Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
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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