Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Whistler Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
True Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from vineyards four miles from the Pacific, made at a family winery at the top of Dry Creek Valley. Whistler Vineyards 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
Whistler Vineyards was founded in 2001 by Drs. Stig Hansen and Jennifer Whistler, who were inspired by Pinot Noir and by Burgundy in particular. After much research they settled on a site on what they call the "true" Sonoma Coast, four miles from the Pacific in the northwest corner of Sonoma County near the town of Annapolis, and planted the Whistler Vineyard there.
They have since added the Annapolis Ridge Vineyard a few miles away, have long farmed and made wine from the Little Creek (Wilson) Vineyard, and recently bought a vineyard in the Freestone-Occidental area, also on the West Sonoma Coast. The family makes every vineyard decision itself, and Stig Hansen and associate winemaker Niclas Dermutz make all the wines at the family winery in Dry Creek Valley.
The wines are sold through the winery's website and its wine club. The Dry Creek Valley winery is undergoing major renovations, and the family plans to open a tasting room in 2027, so for now it does not receive visitors. For a day nearby, we take guests to estates at the top of Dry Creek Valley that do open their doors.
Tasting Fees
Whistler Vineyards does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
24691 Dutcher Creek Road, Cloverdale
AVA
Dry Creek Valley
Visiting
Whistler Vineyards does not offer tastings at present. Its winery in Dry Creek Valley is undergoing major renovations, and the family plans to open a tasting room in 2027.
Known For
Pinot Noir from estate vineyards on the West Sonoma Coast
Founded
2001
Good to Know
There is no tasting room yet. Current releases are sold on the winery's website, and the wine club can be joined online.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:35 a.m. from Hotel Healdsburg, or 10:50 a.m. from Geyserville Inn.
10:35 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or Geyserville Inn
Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, is about 25 minutes from Zichichi and Geyserville Inn, on Geyserville Avenue at the north end of the village, about 10, so we collect you at 10:35 in Healdsburg or 10:50 in Geyserville. Since Whistler Vineyards does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
11:00 · Zichichi Family Vineyard
About 25 minutes away. Century-old Zinfandel vines on West Dry Creek Road, and a visit that starts with a short walk behind the scenes of the winery before the tasting in a rustic tasting room. The fee is confirmed when we book. By appointment only, daily, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
12:10 · Dutcher Crossing Winery
About 10 minutes away. A farmhouse-style winery where two creeks meet, with a breezeway view over the north end of Dry Creek Valley; dogs are welcome and picnics too. Tasting fees are confirmed when we book. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations recommended.
1:20 · Lunch at Diavola
About 10 minutes away. Chef Dino Bugica's restaurant in a historic building on Geyserville Avenue, with Neapolitan-style pizza from a wood-burning oven, handmade pasta and house-cured salumi; the menu changes every day. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:35 · Williamson Wines
About 10 minutes away. Bill and Dawn Williamson's Yoakim Bridge Estate and its century-old vineyard, where every tasting is seated and comes with food from the winery's chefs; the wines are sold only by the winery, never in stores or restaurants. Icon Wines with artisan cheeses is $60 and Icon Wines with a chef-prepared lunch is $75; allow about 90 minutes. Appointments recommended.
4:30 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:30 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Zichichi and Williamson are by appointment, so we confirm times with both when we book; Williamson's seated tasting with food runs about 90 minutes.
About $60 to $75 per person for Williamson, paid directly to the winery; Zichichi's and Dutcher Crossing's fees are to be verified upon reservation.
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 Whistler Vineyards?
Not yet. The winery is undergoing major renovations and plans to open a tasting room in 2027, so it is not open to visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at estates nearby that do host.
How can I buy Whistler Vineyards wine?
Through the winery's website, where current releases are sold, and its wine club.
Who owns Whistler Vineyards?
Its founders, Drs. Stig Hansen and Jennifer Whistler, who run it as an independent family business.
Where are the Whistler vineyards?
On the West Sonoma Coast: the Whistler Vineyard sits about four miles from the Pacific near Annapolis, in the northwest corner of Sonoma County. The winery itself is in Dry Creek Valley, north of Healdsburg.
What is Whistler Vineyards known for?
Pinot Noir, which the founders set out to make in the spirit of Burgundy from cool coastal vineyards.
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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