The story of Michel-Schlumberger began in 1979, when Swiss native Jean-Jacques Michel planted the first vines at the estate in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. Drawn by the region’s ideal climate and rugged terrain, Michel envisioned the canyon contours of Wine Creek as the perfect canvas for crafting expressive varietals and distinctive wine styles.
In 1991, Jacques Pierre Schlumberger—descended from a 400-year-old Alsatian winemaking lineage—joined the venture. Together, they built a brand that harmoniously blends European refinement with California spirit.
Nestled along the tranquil banks of Wine Creek, the estate is a reflection of its heritage. Mission-style architecture, white stucco walls, and a terracotta bell tower evoke a sense of timeless elegance. It’s 61 acres of sustainably farmed benchland vineyards are carefully cultivated to showcase the unique character of each site—uniting thoughtful viticulture with the valley’s natural bounty.
Today, Michel-Schlumberger remains committed to crafting wines of distinction—wines shaped by place, time, and tradition, with a clear vision for the future.
If your travels take you to Healdsburg, we warmly invite you to visit the estate.
Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate
“We in Sonoma!” I picked up this unofficial anthem when I swapped the hustle of San Francisco for the charm…
Now that remote work is seemingly here to stay, many of us can get the job done just about anywhere. Inevitably,…
In a world of go, go, go, more and more travelers are seeking a “slowcation” – time to slow down,…
With a massive flood of zero-proof beverages recently hitting the market, it’s become fairly easy to find nonalcoholic alternatives on…
As a Sonoma local, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Sonoma County’s finest offerings and generally end up with the…
Fall is a busy time in Sonoma County — from colorful hikes to the perfect pumpkin patch, discover what locals…
Springtime offers a brilliant array of things to see and do in Sonoma County, from wildflower walks to cheese crawls!…
It’s not hard to find something going on somewhere on the weekends, but what about when your trip stretches into…
This portion of our guide to the Russian River Valley follows the lazily meandering river on its journey through northern Sonoma County as…
This final portion of our guide to the Russian River Valley continues west to where the Russian River meets the coast…