Snowden Vineyards

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
By confirmed appointment
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Phone
(707) 963-4892
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Tasting Fee
From $45
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1987

About Snowden Vineyards

Snowden Vineyards is best handled as an appointment-only or limited-access Napa winery unless the current official source clearly establishes broader public access. The Wino Notion page can celebrate the producer and its wines while making the reservation requirement the first practical planning detail. A winery name, vineyard location or online shop does not by itself establish a public tasting room.

A useful visitor profile should explain how to request the experience, how far ahead travelers should plan and whether the address is supplied only after confirmation. The winery's live reply should control available days, fee, duration, wines included, party limit, purchase waiver and cancellation policy. Any restriction to members, collectors, referrals or allocation customers should appear prominently rather than being buried in internal notes.

The page should avoid turning estate features into universal amenities. Caves, gardens, vineyard views, food, outdoor seating and production tours may exist without being included in every appointment. Children, non-tasters, pets and service animals should be discussed directly before booking, and all members of the party should be disclosed. Guests should save the confirmed driving instructions because private Napa properties may not use the address shown in older directories.

Snowden Vineyards can be a strong choice for travelers who prefer a quieter hosted conversation and are comfortable structuring the day around a confirmed appointment. It should not be promoted as a spontaneous stop. Before publication or travel, the official reservation page or written confirmation should control the final address, operating days, experience name, price, arrival instructions and guest policies.

Wayne and Virginia Snowden's 1955 ridge-top ranch, planted with Fay Vineyard Cabernet cuttings in 1962 and family-run for three generations.
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Watered by hand from a 1950s Oldsmobile,the Snowdens kept their earliest Cabernet vines alive by hauling water up the hillside in garbage cans tied into the back seat of a 1952 Oldsmobile convertible.
Planted from the same source as Stags Leap,the family's original Cabernet Sauvignon vines came from cuttings off Nathan Fay's vineyard, the same source fruit that helped define the Stags Leap District.
Sold to Stag's Leap Wine Cellars for decades,before releasing their own wine in 1993, the Snowdens sold their entire grape crop to Stag's Leap Wine Cellars throughout the 1980s.
"Wino Notion likes the potential for a personal, quieter experience at Snowden Vineyards. The appointment-led format can reward careful planners when the winery confirmation controls the address, fee and guest policies."
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Current Releases
Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Snowden Vineyards, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Rutherford producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Snowden Family Ranch Appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Snowden Vineyards?

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

Is Snowden Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Snowden Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Snowden Vineyards?

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

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