Our Story
A boutique winery in Sonoma County, California.
The Beginning
We are Ben Larks, a teacher and explorer, and Ari Heavner, an entrepreneur and globetrotter. Our shared affinity for world travel and adventure led to our chance meeting in 2006 while working crush in the Sonoma Valley. Idle Cellars was born with our first batch of Cabernet Sauvignon reflecting, as in most harmonious relationships, a balanced yin and yang between city dwelling Heavner and country living Larks. We strive to produce elegantly balanced wines through our grace of art that allow the drinker to enjoy a unique and memorable idle moment.
The Belief
Our belief is that the essence of winemaking is getting dirty in the vineyard, ensuring the best of Sonoma makes it from the vine to the bottle through hands-on craftsmanship. Our knowledge and deep understanding of our agricultural surroundings allows us to choose what we believe are the best processes for each varietal of wine. Ben and Ari’s winemaking seeks to escalate the Idle movement one glass at a time.
Discover our Wines
Browse our exquisite small-batch wines that capture the essence of Sonoma County. White, Rosé and Red Wines, all crafted with passion and sustainable practices.
We hope our wine brings people together, be it at a lively dinner party or a lazy BBQ, and that it gives all who drink it the same joy we had creating it.
