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Pestoni Family Estate Winery

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 963-7900
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Tasting Fee
From $65
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1998

About Pestoni Family Estate Winery

Pestoni Family Estate Winery traces its roots to 1882, when Albino Pestoni emigrated from Switzerland to Napa Valley; by 1892 he and his family had planted their first vineyard and established Bonded Winery No. 935. After generations of selling grapes to other producers, Bob and Sylvia Pestoni revived the family winemaking tradition in 1994, opening what was then called Rutherford Grove Winery; the estate was renamed Pestoni Family Estate Winery in 2017 to mark 125 years of Napa Valley winemaking.

The winery and tasting room sit on Highway 29 at the St. Helena/Rutherford line, drawing fruit from four family-owned vineyards: the historic Pestoni Ranch and an estate vineyard in Rutherford, the Three Tears Vineyard on Howell Mountain, and Quackenbush Mountain Vineyard in Lake County. The portfolio spans Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc and Sangiovese to mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Barbera.

Five generations of the Pestoni family have farmed Napa Valley since 1882, now centered on a Rutherford estate on Highway 29.
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Five generations, since 1882Founded by Swiss immigrant Albino Pestoni in 1882; the family renamed the winery Pestoni Family Estate in 2017 to mark 125 years in Napa Valley.
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Rutherford home estateThe tasting room sits on the historic Pestoni Ranch property along Highway 29 at the St. Helena/Rutherford line, planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Sangiovese.
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Mountain fruit from two rangesBeyond the home Rutherford vineyards, the family farms Three Tears Vineyard on Howell Mountain and Quackenbush Mountain Vineyard above Clear Lake for its Cabernet, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah.
""A 19th-century Napa farming family's Rutherford home ranch, now built out with Howell Mountain and Lake County fruit for a broader estate portfolio.""
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Featured Wines

SAUVIGNON BLANC
Pestoni Ranch Sauvignon Blanc
Current release · Rutherford
Grown on the century-old Pestoni Ranch vineyard, showing tropical fruit and bright acidity.
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SANGIOVESE
Estate Sangiovese
Current release · Rutherford
Planted in 2000 as an experimental block in front of the winery, now a signature varietal for the estate.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Three Tears Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Howell Mountain
Mountain-grown Cabernet from 1,800-foot volcanic soils, built for structure and longevity.
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The winery's wines page organizes bottlings by vineyard source (Howell Mountain, Rutherford, Quackenbush Mountain) but does not publish specific vintages or bottle prices online.

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Pestoni Library Experience
An in-depth, one-on-one tour and tasting of six library selections for connoisseurs, indoors, for up to 6 guests.
$100 per person
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Pestoni Single Vineyard Tasting
A five-wine, red-focused flight showcasing the Howell Mountain and Rutherford estate vineyards.
$75 per person

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Pestoni Family Estate Winery?

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

Is Pestoni Family Estate Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Pestoni Family Estate Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Pestoni Family Estate Winery?

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

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