Rutherford Winery
Family-owned and managed, for three generations the family has been committed to earth-friendly winegrowing.
Rutherford AVA
Of the 16 sub-appellations in the Napa Valley, the Rutherford AVA may be the most renowned. Legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff said, “It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet.
Our full line of award-winning premium Napa Valley varietals include a selection of Cabernet Sauvignons (several only available at the winery), Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and a delicious proprietary red blend.
We invite you to relax and enjoy our Reserve tasting, You will enjoy a memorable tasting of our limited production wines – all exclusive to the winery. Your personal wine educator will guide you through our winemaking process while sharing the winery’s forty-two-year history.
Join us in our elegant Proprietor’s Lounge for a private, seated tasting of our single appellation TORCIA Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. Savor wines from Napa Valley’s preeminent appellations. These include Carneros, Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain and Rutherford. A viticultural tour of our Abela Estate vineyard completes the experience.
HISTORY
Rutherford Ranch Winery is on the site of the original Round Hill Winery. Round Hill Winery was founded in 1978 by Ernie Van Asperen, Virginia Van Asperen and Charlie Abela. When the Van Asperens retired in 2000, Marko and Theo Zaninovich, long-time shareholders with the Van Asperen family, acquired the winery. The estate vineyards were replanted with superior vines. The winery and tasting room have since undergone significant renovations. Yet, the estate’s 100-year-old olive grove and unpretentious charm remain essentially unchanged.