Yountville · Napa Valley
Visit Larkin with a Private Chauffeur
A Scottish-born former sommelier's small Napa label, known for Cabernet Franc since 1999. Larkin 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
Sean Larkin grew up in Inverkeithing, a port town in Fife, Scotland, and emigrated to New Jersey in 1979, where he worked in sheet metal before training as a sommelier. He moved to Napa Valley to work for a brokerage representing small wineries, learned the craft from winemaker friends, and made his first Larkin vintage in 1999.
Larkin started with Cabernet Franc, a grape he felt California rarely gave the spotlight as a stand-alone wine, and soon added Cabernet Sauvignon. With the 2004 vintage he launched Jack Larkin, named for his son. Current releases include Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, a Chardonnay and a Carneros Pinot Noir from Hyde Vineyard. Robert Parker called Larkin a producer that "consistently turns out fine wines."
Production stays modest. The wines are sold through the mailing list and the website, in select markets and restaurants, from a post office box in Yountville. Larkin publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do.
Tasting Fees
Larkin 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
Yountville
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Larkin Wines has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program; it lists only a post office box in Yountville.
Known For
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and the Jack Larkin label
Founded
1999 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Join the mailing list on larkinwines.com, or order from the site (shipping within California is stated; buyers must be 21). Phone: 707-738-5084.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Vintage House or Maison Fleurie.
10:00 · Pickup at Vintage House or Maison Fleurie
Since Larkin does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both are in the center of Yountville, about 12 minutes from the first stop. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · James Cole Winery
About 12 minutes away. A family winery at the corner of the Silverado Trail and Oak Knoll Avenue, with vineyard views and a candle-lit barrel room. The Reserve Tasting of five signature and reserve wines is $75; we allow about an hour. By appointment; last tasting an hour before closing.
11:35 · Stewart Cellars
About 15 minutes away. A family-owned winery on Washington Street in Yountville whose NOMAD Cabernets come from Beckstoffer's Heritage Vineyards. The Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting of four single-vineyard Cabernets is $85, about an hour. Open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations advised.
12:50 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 18 minutes away. Lunch at Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch's farm-to-table restaurant at the south end of St. Helena, open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Bella Union
About 8 minutes away. Far Niente's Rutherford winery for blends, with an artist in residence and a glass-walled Jewel Box room over the valley. Taste of Bella pours four wines with chef's snacks, $65, about an hour. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reservations recommended.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:35 p.m., within six hours of pickup.
About $225 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
Can you visit Larkin Wines?
No. Larkin has no tasting room and publishes no visiting program, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby estates that do host.
How can I buy Larkin wine?
Order on larkinwines.com or join the mailing list; the wines also appear in select markets and restaurants.
Who owns Larkin Wines?
Sean Larkin, a Scottish-born former sommelier and wine broker, who founded it with the 1999 vintage.
What is Jack Larkin?
Sean Larkin's second label, started with the 2004 vintage and named for his son, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
What is Larkin known for?
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc, the wine Sean Larkin built the label around in 1999.
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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