Alexander Valley · Sonoma County
Visit WindRacer Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Small-lot coastal Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Barbara Banke and Peggy Furth, friends and Thoroughbred owners. WindRacer 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
WindRacer is the label of proprietors Barbara Banke and Peggy Furth, friends for decades and owners of successful racehorses, who set out to combine their two passions in one brand. The name and the labels lean on Thoroughbred racing, and the wines are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The grapes come in small lots from single vineyards along the coasts of Mendocino County's Anderson Valley and Sonoma County. The 2019 releases include a Tidal Break Vineyard Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast, 140 cases, which Wine Enthusiast rated 92 points; an Alexander Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay from about 700 feet on the western ridge of the Mayacamas, 208 cases; and a Saralee's Vineyard Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. The Chardonnays list at $65 a bottle.
The wines are sold online at windracerwines.com, and a newsletter announces releases and events. WindRacer lists an address on Highway 128 in Healdsburg but no tasting room or visit program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below covers Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on Westside Road and ends in Alexander Valley.
Tasting Fees
WindRacer does not offer tastings. The three wineries on the day below run about $125 per person: $25 at Rochioli, $55 at Gary Farrell and $45 at Medlock Ames.
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
Alexander Valley
Visiting
WindRacer does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online.
Known For
Single-vineyard coastal Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy online at windracerwines.com and sign up for the newsletter for releases. Contact info@windracerwines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as The Madrona or Hotel Healdsburg.
10:00 · Pickup at The Madrona or Hotel Healdsburg
Since WindRacer does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. The Madrona sits at the start of Westside Road and Hotel Healdsburg is on the plaza, each about 15 to 20 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery
About 20 minutes away. A family estate on Westside Road that began planting Pinot Noir in 1968. The Estate Flight is $25, three or four estate wines; we allow about 75 minutes. Monday to Saturday by appointment, with seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
11:55 · Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
About 5 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a hilltop winery on Westside Road. The Discovery Tasting is $55, about 90 minutes, outdoors. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1:45 · Lunch at Valette
About 20 minutes away. A late lunch at Valette, a Sonoma County restaurant just off the Healdsburg plaza; we confirm 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.
3:10 · Medlock Ames
About 15 minutes away. Organically farmed Bell Mountain wines poured on a garden patio in Alexander Valley. The Signature Tasting is $45, one hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:30 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
Rochioli is closed Sundays, so plan this day Monday to Saturday. For an earlier lunch, swap the order and visit Medlock Ames before lunch.
About $125 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
Can I visit WindRacer?
No. WindRacer has no tasting room or visit program, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby Healdsburg wineries that do host.
How can I buy WindRacer wine?
Online at windracerwines.com. The 2019 Chardonnays list at $65 a bottle, and some wines are call for availability.
Who owns WindRacer?
Barbara Banke and Peggy Furth, longtime friends and owners of successful Thoroughbred racehorses.
Where do WindRacer's grapes come from?
Single vineyards along the coasts of Anderson Valley in Mendocino County and Sonoma County, including Tidal Break on the Sonoma Coast, Alexander Mountain Estate in Alexander Valley and Saralee's Vineyard in the Russian River Valley.
How much of each wine is made?
Very little: the 2019 Tidal Break Chardonnay was 140 cases and the 2019 Alexander Mountain Estate Chardonnay 208 cases.
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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