Martin Estate, Rutherford Winery & Tasting Room

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 963-6800
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Tasting Fee
From $85
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
2007

About Martin Estate

Martin Estate occupies a stone château in Rutherford originally built in 1887 as H.H. Harris Cellars; Georges de Latour leased the property starting in 1907 to produce early Beaulieu Vineyard wines, and the Cebrian family later renamed it Puerta Dorada in 1940. A 1970 fire destroyed much of the original stone building before Greg and Petra Martin acquired the 12-acre property in 1996, becoming only the third family to own it and renaming it Martin Estate.

The winery is Napa Green certified and produces wines exclusively from its own roughly 8 planted acres, with every bottle estate-grown, produced, and bottled on site. The Martins focus solely on Cabernet Sauvignon, hand-selecting fruit across up to 10 harvest passes and fermenting each Cabernet clone separately in French oak that is used only once.

A 130-year-old stone château in Rutherford, revived in 1996 and still farmed as a single 8-acre estate.
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Historic Stone ChâteauBuilt in 1887 as H.H. Harris Cellars; Georges de Latour leased the site to produce early Beaulieu Vineyard wines beginning in 1907.
Single Rutherford EstateAll wines are grown, produced, and bottled from the Martins' roughly 8 planted acres within their 12-acre Rutherford property.
By-Appointment OnlyVisits are private and very limited; the winery does not host public tours or group tastings.
"A quietly historic Rutherford château that pours estate-only Cabernet Sauvignon almost exclusively to its own mailing list."
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Featured Wines

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Martin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
Estate-grown, produced, and bottled Cabernet Sauvignon from the Martins' single Rutherford vineyard.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Bacchanal
Rutherford AVA
A proprietary Cabernet-based estate blend offered through the winery's mailing list.
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ROSÉ
Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
An estate rosé made from the property's Cabernet Sauvignon vines.
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Martin Estate sells largely through a twice-yearly mailing-list allocation and does not publish retail pricing.

Tasting Experiences

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Private Estate Visit
A very limited, appointment-only visit to the historic Rutherford château; no group tours or drop-in tastings are offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Martin Estate?

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

Is Martin Estate wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Martin Estate offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Martin Estate?

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

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