Alexander Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Vérité with a Private Chauffeur
Bordeaux-style blends from a vigneron of Saint-Émilion, poured in a two-hour estate tasting, and a suggested day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Vérité grew out of a friendship between Jess Jackson (1930 to 2011), who founded Kendall-Jackson, and Pierre Seillan, a vigneron from Bordeaux whom Jackson met in France in the 1990s. Jackson wanted to make a wine from Sonoma County to rival the best in the world, and when Seillan visited California in 1997 he agreed to come and make it with him. Seillan has made the wines of Vérité since 1998, and his daughter, Hélène Seillan, is assistant winemaker.
Seillan works as a vigneron, overseeing both the vineyards and the cellar, and builds each wine from micro-crus: small blocks chosen for their soil, exposure and elevation across Vérité's vineyards in the Chalk Hill, Alexander Valley, Knights Valley and Bennett Valley appellations. There are three Bordeaux-style blends, La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir, and a newer wine, Le Diamant.
The estate is on Thomas Road east of Healdsburg and opens only by prior appointment. The Estate Tasting pours the three current Vérité wines and one library vintage with curated accompaniments over about two hours, and the 25th Anniversary Library Comparison Tasting begins with vintage Champagne and Le Diamant with caviar. Because the visit is long and unhurried, we start the day early and keep the two stops after it short.
Tasting Fees
$250 for the Estate Tasting of the three current Vérité wines and one library vintage, about 2 hours. $425 for the 25th Anniversary Library Comparison Tasting, about 2½ hours. $495 for the Library Wine and Food Pairing, seven or more wines with seasonal dishes, about 2½ hours.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
4611 Thomas Road, Healdsburg
AVA
Alexander Valley
Visiting
By prior appointment only. Request a time online or through the estate concierge; appointments are final once the winery sends a confirmation email.
Known For
Bordeaux-style blends La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir
Founded
1998 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Appointment dates and times are not final until the winery confirms by email. The 25th Anniversary tasting and the Library Wine and Food Pairing need at least two guests, and the food pairing requires a minimum wine purchase.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:30 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Montage Healdsburg or Hotel Healdsburg.
9:30 · Pickup at Montage Healdsburg or Hotel Healdsburg
Montage Healdsburg, a resort in the hills north of town, and Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, are each about 30 minutes from Vérité. The Estate Tasting takes two hours, so this day runs about six and a half hours; book a seven-hour tour, or add the extra time by the hour.
10:00 · Vérité
The Estate Tasting, three current wines and one library vintage, about 2 hours ($250).
12:05 · Lancaster Estate
About 5 minutes away. Ted Simpkins's Cabernet estate in the eastern hills of Alexander Valley, first released in 1995, with barrel caves in the hillside; its 2014 Cabernet made the Wine Spectator Top 100. The seated Estate Tasting of four current wines over the hillside vineyards is $60, 60 minutes, and the Reserve Cave Tasting among the barrels is $100, 90 minutes. By reservation only, Thursday to Monday.
1:25 · Lunch at Catelli's
About 20 minutes away. Santi and Virginia Catelli opened this Geyserville restaurant in 1936, and their granddaughter, chef Domenica Catelli, carries on the family's handmade Italian cooking. Open Wednesday to Sunday from noon. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
3:00 · Jordan Winery
About 15 minutes away. Tom and Sally Jordan's French-inspired chateau, founded in 1972 and named Best Vineyard in North America for 2025 by World's Best Vineyards. Jordan makes only two wines, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Russian River Valley Chardonnay, and every visit pairs them with food from the estate kitchen. A Taste of Jordan is $60, 45 minutes, daily at 3 p.m. By appointment only; the winery asks guests to arrive 15 minutes early.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:00 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
Vérité's Estate Tasting takes two hours, so this is a longer day with two shorter tastings after it. Lancaster Estate opens Thursday to Monday and Catelli's Wednesday to Sunday, so this day works Thursday to Sunday, and we confirm Vérité's time before booking the rest.
About $370 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 an appointment at Vérité?
Yes. The estate is open by prior appointment only, and a visit is final only when the winery sends a confirmation email. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Vérité?
$250 per person for the Estate Tasting, as of September 2026. The 25th Anniversary Library Comparison Tasting is $425 and the Library Wine and Food Pairing $495.
How long is a visit to Vérité?
The Estate Tasting takes about two hours, and the library experiences about two and a half, so we plan the rest of the day around it.
Who makes the wine at Vérité?
Pierre Seillan, who has made the wines since 1998, with his daughter Hélène Seillan as assistant winemaker.
What are the Vérité wines?
Three Bordeaux-style blends, La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir, and a newer wine, Le Diamant.
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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