Girard Winery, Rutherford Winery & Tasting Room

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
Live official schedule required
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Phone
(707) 968-9297
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Tasting Fee
From $20
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Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
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Est.
1980

About Girard Winery

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Girard has changed hands three times since 1996 and now pours from a solar-powered Calistoga facility, not Rutherford.
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Not in RutherfordGirard has been in Calistoga since 2018, after an earlier Yountville tasting room closed in May 2021.
New ownership in 2024Jayson Adair (Copart CEO) bought Girard out of Vintage Wine Estates' bankruptcy.
Happy Hour on offerSelect wines by the glass for $5, Monday to Thursday 3 to 5pm.
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Featured Wines

PETITE SIRAH
Napa Valley Petite Sirah
2022 · Napa Valley
Girard's signature bottling, sourced valley-wide for a deep, structured red.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
20XX · Napa Valley
Core estate Cabernet built for affordability alongside the winery's small-lot releases.
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RED BLEND
GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre)
20XX · Napa Valley
Rhône-style blend poured as part of the winery's Taste of Rhône experience.
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Wine names confirmed via Girard's shop redirect (adairfamilywines.com) and third-party retailers (Wine-Searcher, Drizly) as of July 2026; current bottle pricing not independently confirmed.

Tasting Experiences

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The Heritage Tasting
Seated tasting of four signature wines, 90 minutes, reservations recommended.
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Caviar Pairing Experience
Osetra caviar paired with wines, truffle chips and crème fraîche, 90 minutes.
$90

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Girard Winery?

Girard Winery's tasting room hours are Daily 10am-5pm. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Girard Winery?

Girard Winery generally welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.

Is Girard Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Girard Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Girard Winery?

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

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