St. Helena · Napa Valley
Visit Becklyn with a Private Chauffeur
A small allocation label of Napa Valley Cabernet and Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc made by Mike Smith, by friends and for friends. Becklyn Cellars 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
Becklyn Cellars sums itself up in four words: by friends, for friends. It describes itself as a boutique winery at heart, born from a dream to create something extraordinary from the simple love of wine, and it treats each bottle as a reason to gather with friends and family. The winery does not publish its founders' names or a founding year.
The winemaker is Mike Smith, known for a purist approach: wine that honors the grape, the terrain and the vintage, made with old-world techniques refined over decades. Production is intentionally small, with a selective use of new French oak barrels and carefully chosen fruit. The lineup is limited-production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and a Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc.
Becklyn sells only by allocation to its mailing list and publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. Since Mike Smith makes the wine, the day below includes his own label, Myriad, poured at Brasswood, along with a private multisensory studio in St. Helena and a winemaker's living room at the top of Spring Mountain.
Tasting Fees
Becklyn Cellars does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
St. Helena
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Becklyn Cellars does not receive visitors; its wines are sold by allocation to its mailing list.
Known For
Limited-production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Join the mailing list at becklyncellars.com for allocations. Contact info@becklyncellars.com or 817-471-7483.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Harvest Inn or Alila Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Harvest Inn or Alila Napa Valley
Since Becklyn does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do, including the winemaker's own label. Harvest Inn and Alila Napa Valley are both in St. Helena, about 8 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · NEOTEMPO
About 8 minutes away. A family winery's private studio in St. Helena, where each wine is poured with its own playlist and imagery. The Private Portfolio Tasting is $95 to $125, 60 minutes (we confirm the price when we book). By reservation; every visit is private, and the time is confirmed when we book.
11:30 · Myriad Cellars
About 8 minutes away. Winemaker Mike Smith's own Cabernet label from Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, To Kalon and Georges III, poured at Brasswood north of St. Helena. $125, waived with purchase, about 90 minutes and usually four to six wines. By appointment, with priority for mailing list members; we arrange it on your behalf.
1:15 · Lunch at The Charter Oak
About 8 minutes away. Lunch at The Charter Oak in St. Helena, a sit-down restaurant cooking over an open hearth, open daily from 11:30 a.m. (brunch from 11 a.m. on weekends). Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:50 · Paloma Vineyard
About 20 minutes away. A small family Merlot estate at the top of Spring Mountain, where tastings are hosted in the winemaker's living room. Home Sweet Home is $60, about an hour. By appointment, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3:50 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., about six and a quarter hours after pickup.
About $280 to $310 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
NEOTEMPO and Myriad confirm their times when we book, and Paloma hosts Monday to Saturday, so plan this day for one of those days. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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 you visit Becklyn Cellars?
No. Becklyn Cellars has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do.
How can I buy Becklyn wine?
Join the mailing list at becklyncellars.com; the wines are sold by allocation.
Who makes Becklyn wine?
Winemaker Mike Smith.
What wines does Becklyn make?
Limited-production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and a Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc.
Where is Becklyn Cellars?
In Napa Valley; the winery does not publish an address.
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 888-291-2328.
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