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Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley · Calistoga · Calistoga AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 942-0167
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Tasting Fee
From $55
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1895

About Larkmead Vineyards

Larkmead is one of Napa Valley's oldest continuously operating wine estates, tracing its roots to the 1870s when San Francisco socialite Lillie Hitchcock Coit named the property for its resident meadowlarks. The Salmina family leased and later purchased the Calistoga land beginning in 1895, and the Solari-Baker family has stewarded the 115-acre estate since 1948.

Proprietor Kate Solari Baker, with her late husband Cam Baker, built Larkmead into a benchmark producer of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, all organically farmed on valley-floor soils layered with ancient riverbed gravel. Winemaker Avery Heelan and vineyard manager Nabor Camarena practice block-by-block vinification keyed to clone and soil type, continuing techniques the estate has refined since 1997. Visits are by appointment only, in a tasting salon deliberately kept free of gift-shop trappings.

Napa Valley pioneer André Tchelistcheff once named Larkmead one of only four 'outstanding wine processing plants' in the valley, alongside Inglenook and Beaulieu.
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Fourth-Generation FamilyThe Solari-Baker family has owned the 115-acre Calistoga estate since 1948, with Kate Solari Baker's children and grandchildren now involved.
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Organic Estate FarmingAll estate blocks are farmed organically, with winemaking tailored block-by-block to clone and soil type since 1997.
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19th-Century RootsThe property dates to the 1870s and was formally established as Larkmead in 1895, making it one of Napa Valley's historic founding estates.
""A historic Calistoga estate that has stayed in one family for over 75 years, still hand-tailoring winemaking block by block.""
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Featured Wines

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Solari Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Napa Valley AVA
Larkmead's flagship estate Cabernet from Cortina Gravel and Pleasanton Loam soils; a library-selection bottling.
$200
RED BLEND
Firebelle Estate Red Blend
2023 · Napa Valley AVA
Merlot-led Bordeaux-style blend from the estate vineyard.
$100
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Lillie Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2024 · Napa Valley AVA
Estate Sauvignon Blanc aged in a mix of vessels, named for the property's 19th-century namesake.
$75
Prices and vintages pulled directly from Larkmead's own online shop as of July 2026; availability rotates as library vintages sell through.

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Larkmead Estate Tasting
A 75-90 minute seated visit with a vineyard walking tour, one library white wine, and a private tasting of three red wines with cheese and charcuterie.
$150 per person

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Larkmead Vineyards?

Larkmead Vineyards's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Larkmead Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Larkmead Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Larkmead Vineyards?

Tastings at Larkmead Vineyards generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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