Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Frank Family Vineyards with a Private Chauffeur
A welcoming family estate on the historic Larkmead property, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Frank Family Vineyards sits on Larkmead Lane, just south of Calistoga, on land that was once the country home of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, the San Francisco benefactor behind Coit Tower. She named the property Larkmead for the meadowlarks in its fields. The historic Larkmead winery dates to the 1880s and was refaced in 1906 with stone quarried from the nearby hills, its walls three feet thick.
From 1958 to 1992 the stone winery was home to Hanns Kornell, a pioneer of traditional-method sparkling wine in California. Rich Frank, a former president of Disney Studios, bought the property in the early 1990s and released his first 200 cases in 1993. Today Frank Family is one of Napa Valley's best-known family wineries.
The visit is relaxed and friendly. Tastings are poured in the original Craftsman house and in the Miller House, designed by Howard Backen, with wines that run from sparkling and Chardonnay to the estate's Winston Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. It is an easy, welcoming first stop for any group.
Tasting Fees
$60 for the estate tasting or the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir tasting. $100 for the Winston Hill library tasting or the Miller House experience, both paired with cheese and charcuterie.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and sparkling wine
Founded
1992 (historic winery from the 1880s)
Good to Know
Reservations required for every tasting. Ages 21 and over, and pets are not permitted on the property.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Calistoga hotel such as Solage or the Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Solage or the Four Seasons
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Solage, an Auberge resort on the Silverado Trail, and the Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley, with its own vineyard, are both a few minutes from Frank Family. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Frank Family Vineyards
The estate tasting, about an hour ($60), with the option of a paired tasting ($100). Frank Family opens at 10, which makes it an easy first stop.
11:30 · Schramsberg Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A guided walk through hillside caves dug in the 1870s, followed by a seated tasting of Schramsberg's traditional-method sparkling wines. About an hour ($100). By appointment, 21 and over.
12:45 · Lunch at Solbar
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Solbar, the restaurant at Solage on the Silverado Trail. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:00 · Davis Estates
About 5 minutes away. A modern estate on the Silverado Trail with sweeping views of the northern valley and 11,000 square feet of caves. The cave tour with tasting runs about 90 minutes ($125); the estate wine and food pairing is about an hour ($100). By appointment, up to 6 guests per booking.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Sterling Vineyards
Adds about an hour. Ride the aerial gondola to Sterling's hilltop tasting room. Walk-ins are welcome until the last tasting at 4:30 p.m.; tastings from about $55.
About $260 to $375 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
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
Do I need a reservation at Frank Family Vineyards?
Yes. Reservations are required for every tasting. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the appointment for you.
How much is a tasting at Frank Family?
$60 per person for the estate tasting, and $100 for the paired Winston Hill library tasting or the Miller House experience, as of September 2026. Fees are paid directly to the winery.
What are Frank Family's hours?
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., by reservation.
Can I bring my dog to Frank Family?
No. Pets are not permitted on the property, and tasting guests must be 21 or older.
What is the history of the Frank Family property?
The land was once the country home of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who named it Larkmead. The historic stone winery, dating to the 1880s, was home to Hanns Kornell's sparkling wine cellars from 1958 to 1992, and was bought by former Disney Studios president Rich Frank in the early 1990s.
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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