Rutherford
Napa Valley · Rutherford Dust
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Cabernet SauvignonSignature
Napa ValleyRegion
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux blends
Why This Region Matters
Rutherford is the source of the famous 'Rutherford dust', the elusive, dusty-tannin signature that legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff described in the valley's greatest Cabernets. Home to historic estates like Inglenook and Beaulieu, Rutherford produces structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon with a distinctive earthy minerality that sets it apart from its neighbors.
Cabernet Sauvignon Country
Rutherford is the source of the famous 'Rutherford dust', the elusive, dusty-tannin signature that legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff described in the valley's greatest Cabernets.
Distinctive Climate
Rutherford sits in the warm mid-valley, with gravelly, well-drained alluvial soils on the benchlands that give the wines their famous structure and 'dust'.
57 Wineries
57 producers in Rutherford are catalogued on WinoNotion, from boutique family estates to established names.
Part of Napa Valley
Rutherford is a distinct sub-region within Napa Valley, with its own character worth seeking out on any visit.
Climate & Terroir
Rutherford sits in the warm mid-valley, with gravelly, well-drained alluvial soils on the benchlands that give the wines their famous structure and 'dust'. Afternoon marine cooling preserves acidity, while abundant sunshine builds the ripe, generous fruit Rutherford is known for.
Visiting Rutherford
Rutherford is a tiny rural crossroads dominated by historic estates. St. Helena and Oakville are both minutes away.
Wineries in Rutherford
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Alpha Omega Winery
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Ampleur Cellars
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Battuello Vineyards
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Beaucanon Estate
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Beaulieu Vineyard
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Bella Oaks Vineyard
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Bella Union Winery
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Cakebread Cellars
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Cakebread Cellars Gallery Series
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Caymus Vineyards
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Celani Family Vineyards
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Elizabeth Spencer Wines
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Fleury Estate Winery
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Foley Johnson
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Frog's Leap Winery
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Frog's Leap Winery
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Gandona Estate
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Girard Winery
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Grgich Hills Estate
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Haber Family Vineyards
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Heimark Vineyard
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Honig Vineyard & Winery
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Inglenook
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Italics Winegrowers
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🗺 WinoNotion Visitor Tip
Rutherford rewards a focused visit. Rutherford is a tiny rural crossroads dominated by historic estates. Call ahead, many of the best estates here are by appointment only.