About Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards welcomes guests at its original yellow Craftsman house on quiet Larkmead Lane near Calistoga. The property combines a historic residential setting with courtyards, a shaded back porch, mature trees and newer hospitality spaces. It feels polished without losing the character of a family winery, making it a strong northern-valley stop for travelers who want a seated experience rather than a crowded tasting bar.
The portfolio moves from sparkling wine and cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon and vineyard-designated red wines. That range allows one reservation to cover several sides of Napa Valley. The Estate Tasting provides a broad introduction, while the Craftsman House and Miller House experiences emphasize more limited wines, private rooms or cheese and charcuterie. Current release availability determines the exact lineup.
Reservations are required for every visit, and all guests must be at least 21 years old. The standard Estate Tasting is hosted in one of several settings, including the Craftsman House, patio or courtyard. More elevated reservations take place in the Miller House or focus on particular vineyards and small-production wines. Frank Family also offers a reserved picnic area beneath old elm trees, where guests bring their own provisions and purchase wine from the winery.
Larkmead Lane is calmer than Highway 29, and the trees and historic house create a relaxed arrival. The property is easy to reach from Calistoga and St. Helena, yet the appointment format keeps the visit organized. Pets are not permitted, and the winery does not accommodate children or infants. Picnic access is reservation-based and should not be confused with an open public park.
Frank Family works well for couples and adult groups who appreciate variety in the glass and a comfortable seated setting. Choose the Estate Tasting for a broad overview, the Miller House for a more premium format or the picnic grounds for a longer outdoor stop. Confirm the specific location, final seating time and any food included before arrival, since the experiences differ significantly.
Rich Frank's Calistoga standard-bearer: historic stone, Todd Graff's range and perennial hospitality awards.
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A historic site,the stone winery dates to the Larkmead era.
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Rich Frank,the Disney president turned vintner in 1992.
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Todd Graff's range,still and sparkling both excel.
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Hospitality awards,the welcome wins as often as the wine.
"Wino Notion likes the balance between the historic Craftsman house and the modern Miller House. Frank Family can introduce sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet in one stop while giving visitors several distinct settings to choose from."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Winston Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Napa Valley
Single-vineyard library Cabernet Sauvignon featured in the winery's Winston Hill Library Tasting.
CHARDONNAY
Carneros Chardonnay
Current release · Carneros, Napa Valley
Cool-climate estate Chardonnay from the winery's Carneros vineyards.
SPARKLING
Estate Sparkling Wine
Current release · Napa Valley
Sparkling wine poured alongside Cabernet Sauvignon in the winery's Estate Tasting.
Wine categories confirmed via the winery's Visit/tasting-menu page, July 2026; specific current bottling names and prices were not accessible on the pages fetched during this research.
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Frank Family Estate Tasting
Seated tasting of the estate's most sought-after wines, from sparkling to Cabernet Sauvignon.
$60 guests / complimentary for members
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Winston Hill Library Tasting
Single-vineyard library Cabernets paired with local meats and cheeses.
$100 guests / $40 members
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