Rutherford Wineries
VerifiedCaymus Vineyards
$$$$Caymus Vineyards: A family legacy of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.
VerifiedRound Pond Estate Winery
$$$Experience the essence of Napa Valley at Round Pond Estate.
VerifiedFrog's Leap Winery
$$$Playful organic winery with beautiful gardens.
VerifiedHonig Vineyard & Winery
$$$A family-owned winery committed to sustainable practices and exceptional wines.
VerifiedMumm Napa
$$Experience the finest sparkling wines with breathtaking Napa Valley views at Mumm Napa.
VerifiedRutherford Hill Winery
$$$Hillside estate with extensive wine caves.
About Rutherford
Rutherford is the birthplace of the concept of Napa Valley terroir, famous for what winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff called 'Rutherford Dust' — a distinctive cocoa-and-earth quality that marks the best Cabernet Sauvignons from this area. It's a compact AVA with an outsized reputation.
Home to legendary estates that helped establish Napa's global reputation, Rutherford's benchland vineyards on the western alluvial fans produce some of the most collectible wines in California. The area's warm temperatures and well-drained gravelly soils are tailor-made for Cabernet.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Terroir
Gravelly alluvial fans with the signature 'Rutherford Dust' mineral character
Best Time to Visit
Spring through fall