Fort Ross-Seaview · Sonoma County
Visit Tomaq Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Terroir-driven, medium-bodied Pinot Noir from the misty King Ridge above the Sonoma Coast, named for the Kashaya word for fog. Tomaq 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
Tomaq Wines is a small label started by a former tech-industry professional whose interest in wine began as a Cal Poly student in the 1980s and grew while selling Burgundy, German and South African wines in the early 1990s. The chance came when a winemaker neighbor was able to buy grapes from the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, and the two were soon picking by headlamp at 5 a.m.
The first vintage was a Pinot Noir from King Ridge, high above the Sonoma Coast, made under the guidance of winemaker Ashley Herzberg in a subtle, medium-bodied style the founder compares to the Savigny-les-Beaune the founder once sold. Tomaq wines come from small single vineyards chosen to show their terroir. The current list includes a 2019 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir ($48) and a 2020 Pinot Noir rose. The name comes from the Kashaya word for fog; the Kashaya people lived in the Fort Ross-Seaview area long before the Russians and the Gold Rush.
Tomaq sells online and through a wine club, with no tasting room or appointments, so it does not receive visitors. The day below is a Pinot Noir day in the Russian River Valley, including a flight of Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot at Martinelli.
Tasting Fees
Tomaq does not offer tastings.
The day below visits Gary Farrell ($55), Martinelli ($75 for the Pinot Noir Flight) and Hartford ($60), about $190 per person in tasting fees.
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
Fort Ross-Seaview
Visiting
Tomaq is not open to the public; its wines are sold online and through its wine club.
Known For
Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir from King Ridge, in a medium-bodied, Burgundian style
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy or join the wine club at tomaqwines.com. Contact 415-812-2544 or admin@tomaqwines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:15 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or The Madrona.
10:15 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or The Madrona
Since Tomaq does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Hotel Healdsburg, on the Plaza, and The Madrona, on Westside Road, 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.
10:30 · Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
About 15 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a hilltop winery on Westside Road. The Discovery Tasting is $55, about 90 minutes, outdoors; opens at 10:30 a.m.
12:20 · Lunch at Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar, seafood small plates near the Healdsburg Plaza. We confirm lunch 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.
1:50 · Martinelli Winery
About 15 minutes away. A family farming the Russian River Valley since the 1880s. The Pinot Noir Flight of 95+ point wines from Fort Ross-Seaview and the Russian River Valley is $75; reservations required. The flight includes Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir, the same appellation as Tomaq. We plan about an hour.
3:05 · Hartford Family Winery
About 10 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a family estate in the redwoods near Forestville. The Vineyard Exploration, five single-vineyard wines on the patio, is $60; last appointment at 3:30 p.m.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m.
All three wineries are open daily. Martinelli requires a reservation for the Pinot Noir Flight, and Hartford takes its last appointment at 3:30 p.m., so we book both ahead.
About $190 per person in tasting fees at Gary Farrell, Martinelli and Hartford, 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 you visit Tomaq Wines?
No. Tomaq has no tasting room and offers no appointments, as of October 2026. We can plan a Pinot Noir day at nearby wineries that host.
How can I buy Tomaq wine?
Online at tomaqwines.com, or through the Tomaq wine club.
Where do Tomaq's grapes come from?
Small single vineyards; the first vintage was Pinot Noir from King Ridge in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, above the Sonoma Coast.
What does Tomaq mean?
It comes from the Kashaya word for fog. The Kashaya people lived in the Fort Ross-Seaview area.
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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