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Rutherford · Napa Valley · Rutherford
Frog's Leap Winery
A certified organic estate in Rutherford where kids run through the vineyard rows during the Family Friendly Garden Tasting.
4.6(635)
Known forCabernetGarden SettingFamily FriendlySustainableFood PairingHistoric Estate
About Frog's Leap Winery
Frog's Leap Winery, located in the heart of Napa Valley's Rutherford AVA, is renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming and traditional winemaking practices. With a focus on producing estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery has spent over two decades cultivating its vineyards to create wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Visitors can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere where the joy of wine is celebrated and shared.
Why Visit Frog's Leap Winery
The Rooted in Rutherford tasting pairs current releases with vegetables pulled from the winery's own garden, served at tables surrounded by the crops that grow alongside the vines. Frog's Leap farms without irrigation, relying on dry-farmed vines to produce wines that reflect what the Rutherford soils can do on their own.
- Rooted in Rutherford pairs wines with vegetables from the estate garden
- Dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon from non-irrigated Rutherford vines
- Family Friendly Garden Tasting offers kid options alongside wine
- Vineyard House Tour explains regenerative farming practices for $75
The Setting
Frog's Leap built its tasting house around a working vegetable garden where tomatoes, squash, and herbs grow in beds between the parking lot and the tasting patio. Chickens wander the property. The red barn that houses the winery sits behind rows of Cabernet vines that stretch toward the Mayacamas range, and visitors seated for tastings look out over both the garden beds and the vineyard blocks that supply the estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Tasting Experience
The Garden Tasting at $50 sets up guests at outdoor tables where they can pour through current releases while sitting among the actual crops. For $100, Rooted in Rutherford adds seasonal bites—often vegetables from the garden itself—to the wine lineup. The Vineyard House Tour & Tasting at $75 walks visitors through the property to explain the dry-farming approach before pouring the wines that result from it.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Garden Tasting
$50Enjoy a tasting of our wines in the serene setting of our garden. This experience allows you to relax and savor the flavors of our wines while surrounded by nature.
Reservation Required
Family Friendly Garden Tasting
$50A special tasting experience designed for families, featuring kid-friendly options alongside our wine selections. Enjoy the garden atmosphere while the kids have fun.
Reservation Required
Vineyard House Tour & Tasting
$75Experience a guided tour of our vineyard house followed by a tasting of our wines. Learn about our sustainable farming practices and the winemaking process while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Reservation Required
Rooted in Rutherford
$100Join us for a seated tasting experience featuring a selection of our current releases, paired with seasonal bites from our garden. This experience is designed to connect you with the land and the wines of Frog's Leap.
Reservation Required
The Pour
$45$35$32
Wine list. (5)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with rich flavors of dark fruit and a hint of oak. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $45 | |
Merlot 2020 Smooth and velvety with notes of plum and chocolate. | Merlot | 2020 | $35 | |
Zinfandel 2021 Bold and spicy with flavors of blackberry and pepper. | Zinfandel | 2021 | $32 |
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
A classic Cabernet Sauvignon with rich flavors of dark fruit and a hint of oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
Merlot 2020
Smooth and velvety with notes of plum and chocolate.
Merlot2020
Zinfandel 2021
Bold and spicy with flavors of blackberry and pepper.
Zinfandel2021
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Frog's Leap Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~21 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~25 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~25 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~25 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~29 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~32 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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