Sullivan Rutherford Estate

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Phone
(707) 963-9646
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Tasting Fee
From $40
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1972

About Sullivan Rutherford Estate

Sullivan Rutherford Estate is a Napa Valley winery, founded in 1972. A graphic designer's obsession, founder James O'Neil Sullivan designed album covers in Los Angeles before a backyard grape arbor turned into a full move to Rutherford in 1972. Advised by the man who coined "Rutherford dust", André Tchelistcheff, the legendary Beaulieu Vineyards winemaker, personally guided Sullivan's choice of Bordeaux varieties years ahead of Rutherford's rise to fame.

Napa's quiet secret, no longer, Sullivan sold wine directly to friends and family for decades before new ownership in 2018 set out to give the estate the recognition its terroir had long deserved.

Published hours are Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, reservations are required, tasting starts at $40. Hours, fees and reservation policies change, so confirm the current details with the winery before you go.

James O'Neil Sullivan's 1972 Rutherford estate, advised by André Tchelistcheff before Rutherford was even its own AVA.
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A graphic designer's obsession,founder James O'Neil Sullivan designed album covers in Los Angeles before a backyard grape arbor turned into a full move to Rutherford in 1972.
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Advised by the man who coined "Rutherford dust",André Tchelistcheff, the legendary Beaulieu Vineyards winemaker, personally guided Sullivan's choice of Bordeaux varieties years ahead of Rutherford's rise to fame.
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Napa's quiet secret, no longer,Sullivan sold wine directly to friends and family for decades before new ownership in 2018 set out to give the estate the recognition its terroir had long deserved.
“James O'Neil Sullivan's 1972 Rutherford estate, advised by André Tchelistcheff before Rutherford was even its own AVA.”
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Sullivan Rutherford Estate, 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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Multi-Generational Family Ranch Appointment
Taste the wines at Sullivan Rutherford Estate in Rutherford. Daily 10am to 4pm (by appointment), reservations required.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Sullivan Rutherford Estate?

Sullivan Rutherford Estate's tasting room hours are Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Sullivan Rutherford Estate wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Sullivan Rutherford Estate offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Sullivan Rutherford Estate?

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

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