Soda Canyon · Napa Valley
Visit McKahn with a Private Chauffeur
A family making Rhône varieties in Cabernet country, with private tastings in a hillside cave at Soda Canyon, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
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About the Winery
McKahn (said Mc Cann) is a family winery started in 2014 by Denise, Kevin and their son Charles McKahn. It began with a 1997 Cabernet that a teenage Charles pulled from the cellar for a family dinner. He went on to study wine at Cal Poly, worked at Chappellet under Phillip Corallo-Titus, and was named head winemaker at Titus Vineyards in 2025.
While most of the valley pours Cabernet, McKahn puts Rhône varieties at the heart of the list: Syrah, Viognier and Mourvèdre, alongside a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The family credits Chuck's Central Coast years for his love of Syrah. Denise, who spent decades at Wente and Concannon, runs the business day to day.
Tastings are private and family-hosted at The Caves at Soda Canyon, a cave winery high on the hillside with a view over the valley. Each visit is about 90 minutes with a cheese plate and plenty of time for questions. Guests tell us the caves are cool, so bring a sweater; the winery keeps blankets on hand.
Tasting Fees
$85 per guest plus tax for the private tasting with a cheese plate, about 90 minutes.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
2275 Soda Canyon Road, Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
By reservation only, requested at least 48 hours ahead. Each request is pending until McKahn confirms it separately, subject to availability at The Caves at Soda Canyon.
Known For
Rhône varieties (Syrah, Viognier, Mourvèdre) and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded
2014
Good to Know
Private, seated tastings for couples and small groups, with a cheese plate. Bring a light layer for the cave.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Andaz Napa or Archer Hotel Napa
Both hotels are in downtown Napa, about 20 minutes from the caves up Soda Canyon Road. The day below runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · McKahn Wines
The private, family-hosted tasting with a cheese plate, about 90 minutes ($85).
12:10 · PlumpJack Estate Winery
About 20 minutes away. An Oakville estate at the foot of the Vaca Mountains whose winery dates to 1881. The PlumpJack Experience is $80, about an hour. By reservation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1:20 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 7 minutes away. A classic Rutherford grill on Highway 29, known for its rotisserie chicken and ribs. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · Oakville Ranch Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A mountaintop ranch above Oakville where the visit is an ATV ride through the vineyards, a stop at a valley overlook and a tasting by the pool. $100, about 90 minutes. By appointment, Monday to Friday.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back downtown by about 4:35 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $265 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Oakville Ranch hosts Monday to Friday only, so this day works on weekdays. It runs about six and a half hours.
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 McKahn?
Yes. Requests go in at least 48 hours ahead and are confirmed separately by the family. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at McKahn?
$85 per guest plus tax for the 90-minute private tasting with a cheese plate, as of September 2026.
What is McKahn known for?
Rhône varieties rarely found in Napa Valley, such as Syrah, Viognier and Mourvèdre, along with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Who makes McKahn wine?
Charles (Chuck) McKahn, who co-founded the winery with his parents in 2014 and became head winemaker at Titus Vineyards in 2025.
Where is McKahn's tasting room?
At The Caves at Soda Canyon, a hillside cave winery up Soda Canyon Road above the Stags Leap District.
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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