If your idea of a perfect Wine Country day is filled with a little adventure alongside your afternoon swirl, Chalk Hill Estate is calling. Set just outside Healdsburg, this expansive Sonoma estate offers a classic tasting room experience—where you can sip through flights of acclaimed wines with vineyard views—but it’s their signature experience beyond the bar that truly sets it apart, inviting you behind the scenes of one of the region’s most dynamic landscapes.

At 1,300 acres, Chalk Hill isn’t just a vineyard—it’s a picturesque patchwork of rolling hills, oak woodlands, and meticulously farmed vines. The estate sits at the crossroads of the Russian River Valley and Alexander Valley, giving it a rare diversity of soils and microclimates. That range shows up in the glass, from bright, mineral-driven whites to complex, structured reds, all rooted in a strong sense of place.

But, when you’re ready to go beyond the glass and truly experience the estate firsthand, there’s one standout way to do it: the Estate & Garden Hummer Tour and Tasting—an immersive blend of off-road exploration and thoughtfully curated wine tasting.

Estate & Garden Hummer Tour and Tasting

Climb aboard a sleek, open-air Hummer and set off across the estate, winding through vineyards, climbing ridgelines, and dipping into hidden corners of the property most visitors never see. Along the way, your guide will bring the landscape to life, sharing insight into the estate’s sustainable farming practices, vineyard blocks, and winemaking philosophy.

Expect a few well-timed stops, too—because this isn’t just a ride. It’s a tasting. At scenic viewpoints, you’ll pause to sample a selection of estate wines, each chosen to reflect the terrain surrounding you. It’s immersive in the best way: you’re tasting Chardonnay while overlooking the vines it came from, or sipping Malbec with a panoramic view stretching across Sonoma’s hills.

Beyond the thrill of the ride, the experience offers a deeper connection to the land itself. In addition to the stunning vineyards, you’ll explore Chalk Hill’s organic culinary garden, which supplies fresh produce, eggs, and herbs to partner restaurants.

It all adds up to an experience that feels less like a tasting and more like a true immersion into the land, the wines, and the story behind them.

Fine Print: The Hummer Tour and Tasting is available for groups up to 7 guests, 21+. Allow a minimum of 2.5 hours. The open top Hummer is weather permitting and will be substituted for an alternative vehicle in the event of rainy weather. Due to the limited availability of tours, the winery kindly requests cancellations a minimum of 24 hours in advance. This experience is non-refundable after 24 hours. Pricing: Wine Club: $110 | Partner Properties & Connoisseur Club: $120 | General Public: $130