Sullivan Rutherford Estate

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
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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 has a confirmed or strongly supported Napa visitor pathway and is appropriate for a full Wino Notion destination page after one final live-policy check. The page should explain what differentiates the visit while keeping practical details easy to scan. Travelers need to understand whether the experience is a seated flight, cave tour, vineyard walk, food pairing, downtown tasting or another reservation-specific format.

The most important editorial rule is to keep separate experiences separate. Prices, duration, wine count, food, tour access, age limits, pet access and purchase waivers may differ by reservation. Published hours should describe when visitors are hosted, not business-office or production schedules. Walk-in language should be used only when the current official page explicitly permits it, and a reservation recommendation should not be rewritten as a guarantee.

For trip planning, Sullivan Rutherford Estate should be mapped to the exact visitor address shown by the current booking page. Every guest, including minors and non-tasters when allowed, should be counted in the reservation. Accessibility needs should be disclosed in advance, and travelers should allow realistic driving time from the preceding appointment. Outdoor seating, vineyard access, food and events remain subject to the selected experience, weather and operating conditions.

The finished page should tell readers why they might choose Sullivan Rutherford Estate, which travelers are the strongest fit and how much planning the visit requires. Before publication, check the official source again for ownership or name changes, closures, current fees, hours, reservations, age rules, pets, food, groups and cancellation terms. Accurate limitations make the recommendation more useful, not less appealing.

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.
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.
"Wino Notion likes that Sullivan Rutherford Estate gives travelers a usable Napa destination with a clear reason to plan a visit. The page becomes stronger when every current experience and guest rule is separated."
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Current Releases
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 10am-4pm (by appointment). 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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