Tours and Special Tastings
Here's our "menu" of experiences at the Estate.
All Special Tours and Tastings are by appointment or you can stop by our new Tasting Salon anytime between 11am-5pm. We hope you'll find something that suits your tastes and interests. If you'd like to get another opinion or review of visiting our Estate you can go to Yelp.com or Tripadvisor.
THE ESTATE TASTING DAILY FROM 11am-5pm (no appointment required, but recommended)
You will be introduced to four of our current wine offerings by one of our highly trained Wine Educators. Learn about our winery through an informative, salon tasting of our wines. This is a very relaxed way to experience our wines and learn about our estate.
For an additional $5 add a reserve tasting of two additional wines.
Cost: $10 per person
**NOTE: For groups over 10: $15 per person
THE ESTATE TASTING DAILY FROM 11am-5pm (no appointment required, but recommended)
You will be introduced to four of our current wine offerings by one of our highly trained Wine Educators. Learn about our winery through an informative, salon tasting of our wines. This is a very relaxed way to experience our wines and learn about our estate.
For an additional $5 add a reserve tasting of two additional wines.
Cost: $10 per person
**NOTE: For groups over 10: $15 per person
ESTATE TOUR AND TASTING DAILY BY APPOINTMENT AT 11AM & 2PM
We offer wine tasting and a tour of the estate to guests by appointment at 11:00am or 2:00pm daily. It is a scenic guided stroll on our beautiful grounds and vineyards, the history of the Estate, a behind-the-scenes look at the running of a hillside wine Estate and a walk through our vinification room and cellars. The tour takes a little over 30 minutes. Following the tour you will be able to taste our all estate grown current releases. The tasting may take place in our French country kitchen, our elegant living room, or our courtyard garden.
We offer wine tasting and a tour of the estate to guests by appointment at 11:00am or 2:00pm daily. It is a scenic guided stroll on our beautiful grounds and vineyards, the history of the Estate, a behind-the-scenes look at the running of a hillside wine Estate and a walk through our vinification room and cellars. The tour takes a little over 30 minutes. Following the tour you will be able to taste our all estate grown current releases. The tasting may take place in our French country kitchen, our elegant living room, or our courtyard garden. 
Cost: $20 per person (Note: 50% of proceeds are donated to the Healdsburg Education Foundation.)
NOTE: We recommend wearing the appropriate footwear suitable for walking through our vineyards
Wine Club Discount: Both are complimentary for Wine Club member(s) and two guests.
Wine Club Discount: Both are complimentary for Wine Club member(s) and two guests.
Fodor's Travel Publication - California Wine Country In Focus rated this tour as "Fodor's Choice" of "Must-See Sights and Local Secrets".
Fodor's Review: "Down a narrow road at the westernmost edge of the Dry Creek Valley, Michel-Schlumberger is one of Sonoma's finest producers of cabernet sauvignon, aptly described by the winery's tour guide as a "full, rich big mouthful of wine." ..."
VERTICAL TASTING OF RESERVE CABERNETS AVAILABLE DAILY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
You can also enjoy a "Vertical library Tasting" of our Reserve 1998, 2000 and 2002 Cabernet Sauvignons. There is nothing quite like a vertical tasting to truly experience the unique mix of Winemaker and Mother Nature. The opportunity to do so however is rare. Since these wines are all from estate grown fruit, and the same special block in the vineyard, each vintage will reflect the unique characteristics of a different growing season. Taste them side by side using Reidel glassware. A guided tasting that allows you to compare and contrast these wines. Tasting will be held in our private dining room or living room.
A great way to truly experience the Bordeaux blend Cabernets we produce!
You can either upgrade your Estate Tour and Tasting and taste through the current releases first or do this tasting by itself.
Cost: $25 per person
For reservations call 800.447.3060 ~ 24 hour cancellation required
For reservations call 800.447.3060 ~ 24 hour cancellation required
WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING (FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAYS--BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Please join us at our Wine Estate on Friday, Saturday or Sunday at twelve noon for a guided tasting of our award winning current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Perhaps the best method to pair wines with cheeses is to go by the same simple standard that applies to all regional cuisine and wine pairing: Location, location, location. Experience wines and cheeses that share the same apellation.
Please join us at our Wine Estate on Friday, Saturday or Sunday at twelve noon for a guided tasting of our award winning current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Perhaps the best method to pair wines with cheeses is to go by the same simple standard that applies to all regional cuisine and wine pairing: Location, location, location. Experience wines and cheeses that share the same apellation. Cost: $25 per person
For reservations 800.447.3060 ~ 24 hour cancellation required
Enjoy this extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, 
sustainable winegrowing and more. Stroll to the top of our benchland vineyards to take in the breathtaking vista of Dry Creek Valley, our serene lake and the blocks of our different varietals. The tour ends at a hillside table, with a panoramic view, where guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines including our Deux Terres Cabernet. While you're sipping this reserve wine you can behold the very block of the vineyard that produced the grapes for this extraordinary blend. An unforgettable experience.
Cost: $30 per person
sustainable winegrowing and more. Stroll to the top of our benchland vineyards to take in the breathtaking vista of Dry Creek Valley, our serene lake and the blocks of our different varietals. The tour ends at a hillside table, with a panoramic view, where guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines including our Deux Terres Cabernet. While you're sipping this reserve wine you can behold the very block of the vineyard that produced the grapes for this extraordinary blend. An unforgettable experience. Cost: $30 per person
NOTE: We recommend wearing the appropriate footwear suitable for walking through our vineyards.
For reservations call 800.447.3060
PICNIC ON OUR BACK TERRACE DAILY 12-4PM (Wine Club Members Only)
Enjoy use of our back terrace for your wine country picnic. Beautiful views of the vineyards and hillsides under the shade of the portico.
Only available to our Wine Bench club members with reservation.
No charge for parties up to 8 ppl.
Advance reservation required 800.447.3060
CUSTOM TOUR
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Upon request, (and by appointment) we also offer custom tours tailored to your specific interests with an experienced host to make your visit to our Wine Estate on the western hillsides of Dry Creek Valley memorable.
SUpon request, (and by appointment) we also offer custom tours tailored to your specific interests with an experienced host to make your visit to our Wine Estate on the western hillsides of Dry Creek Valley memorable.
Please call 800-447-3060 to schedule a visit or to plan your own customized Schlumberger Experience.
We hope to see you soon in Healdsburg!