Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Wine Guy & Wine Gal with a Private Chauffeur
Small-batch Sonoma County Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Cabernet from winemaker David Dees, poured at private events in Southern California. Wine Guy & Wine Gal 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
Wine Guy & Wine Gal is the label of founder David Dees, who grew up in Paso Robles, trained as a pastry chef in Provence, worked at Pebble Beach Resort and later returned to France to learn winemaking. After more than 30 years in the wine business, including building other wine companies, he started making his own wines from Sonoma County. The Wine Gal is his wife, Shawn; they married in June 2025.
The wines are limited, small-batch releases. The current list includes a 2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($50), a 2024 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel ($40), a 2024 Alexander Valley Cabernet ($75), Brody's White and Red Blends ($35), the Judith Ann Rosé and a Merlot called Mrs. Merlot.
There is no tasting room. The company says it operates without a brick-and-mortar location and instead hosts private wine events, mainly in Southern California, where its mailing address is. Wines are sold through its online store, with free California shipping on two bottles or more. The day below stays in western Sonoma County around Sebastopol, in Russian River Valley country.
Tasting Fees
Wine Guy & Wine Gal does not offer tastings. On the day below, fees run $35 at Iron Horse, $45 at Merry Edwards and $35 at Marimar Estate, paid to each winery.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Sebastopol
AVA
Russian River Valley
Visiting
Wine Guy & Wine Gal has no tasting room; it pours at private events, mostly in Southern California, and sells online.
Known For
Small-batch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and Alexander Valley Cabernet
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Order through the store at wineguyandwinegal.com; shipping in California is free on two or more bottles. Phone 805-668-1367.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:45 a.m. from a Sebastopol hotel such as Sebastopol Inn or Fairfield Inn Sebastopol.
9:45 · Pickup at The Sebastopol Inn or Fairfield Inn & Suites Sebastopol
Since Wine Guy & Wine Gal does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in Sebastopol, about 15 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about five and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Iron Horse Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. Estate sparkling wine served at the White House since 1985, tasted outdoors in the Green Valley. The Tasting with a View is $35. By appointment only, with seatings on the hour.
11:20 · Merry Edwards Winery
About 15 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir from one of the pioneers of the Russian River Valley. The Appellation Tasting is $45; we plan about an hour. By appointment.
12:35 · Lunch at Handline
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Handline in Sebastopol, a coastal California spot for fish tacos and local oysters. 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.
1:55 · Marimar Estate
About 10 minutes away. A Green Valley estate built by Marimar Torres of the Spanish Torres wine family. The seated Estate Tasting is $35, 45 minutes to an hour. Open daily; reservations suggested.
3:00 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:15 p.m.
Iron Horse books about two weeks ahead for weekends, so we reserve early. All three wineries are open daily.
About $115 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 Wine Guy & Wine Gal?
No. Wine Guy & Wine Gal has no tasting room and pours at private events, mostly in Southern California, as of October 2026. We can plan a Sonoma day at wineries that host.
How can I buy Wine Guy & Wine Gal wine?
Through the online store at wineguyandwinegal.com; California shipping is free on two bottles or more.
Who makes Wine Guy & Wine Gal?
Founder and winemaker David Dees; the Wine Gal is his wife, Shawn.
Where do the grapes come from?
Sonoma County, including the Russian River Valley for Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Valley for Zinfandel and Alexander Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Does Wine Guy & Wine Gal host events?
Yes. The company hosts private wine events, mainly in Southern California; see the events page on its website.
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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