| Situated a short distance from the Silverado Trail at | | | | value to wine lovers who come here. Mr. Robert |
| the Rutherford Crossroad, Rutherford Ranch Winery | | | | Parker, well-respected critic and wine writer for The |
| is on the banks of a somewhat meandering creek. | | | | Wine Advocate, commended the Rutherford Ranch |
| The vineyards Rutherford Ranch is a picturesque | | | | Cabernet Sauvignon calling it the premium wine. He |
| property and the wines crafted here, Chardonnay, | | | | said "One of the great values in California Cabernet |
| Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and | | | | Sauvignon (believe me there aren't many of them)..." |
| Zinfandel, are of such excellent quality and that is the | | | | Parker also called the Rutherford Ranch Rhiannon and |
| reason why the Napa Valley and the unique | | | | Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay as amazing wines. |
| Rutherford appellation are world renowned. The | | | | Rutherford Ranch began in the late 1970s and was |
| Rutherford Ranch Vineyards and Winery are no | | | | earlier known as Round Hill Winery. Today the winery |
| doubt centrally located in the world famous | | | | is part of the Rutherford Wine Company group that |
| Rutherford appellation, in the heart of the beautiful | | | | includes Rutherford Ranch, Rutherford Ranch |
| Napa Valley. Rutherford Ranch wines have been | | | | Reserve, Round Hill and Grand Pacific brands. Added |
| lovingly created to express the class that the Napa | | | | to these, ASV Wineries, located in Delano and San |
| Valley wine is known for. | | | | Martin, is also a part of the same ownership, making |
| At Rutherford Ranch wineries have been making | | | | it one of the giant producers in the state. The |
| ultra-premium wines for almost thirty years, | | | | Rutherford Ranch label represents wines with some |
| constantly striving to offer wine lovers exceptional | | | | of the best values in the Valley. Rutherford Ranch |
| quality at reasonable prices. Winery visitors are | | | | wines are produced from fruit sourced from many |
| always warmly greeted to taste an array of | | | | different vineyards in Napa Valley, while most of the |
| award-winning wines and their hospitality is truly | | | | fruit for the Round Hill wines is sourced from other |
| heart-warming. Their specialists are only too eager to | | | | areas of California. |
| share their vast wine making knowledge. In the | | | | The scenic beauty of the wineries is something |
| shade of old-growth oaks and 100-year old olive | | | | unique, featuring many trees, walkways, rock |
| trees guests are asked to sit with a glass of wine or | | | | gardens, brightly colored umbrellas and a pond. The |
| to stroll along the creek while enjoying beautiful | | | | modern, attractive winery building is a fascinating mix |
| vineyard vistas. | | | | of glass, concrete and natural wood. The tasting |
| Each Rutherford Ranch wine is made in one of the | | | | room has the right ambience and one sees bright fall |
| Napa Valley's prized vineyards and is carefully hand | | | | colors highlighted by heavy wood beams supporting |
| crafted. A gentle fermentation is followed by many | | | | the ceiling. The petite tasting counter provides a wide |
| months of aging in small French and American oak | | | | range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, |
| barrels. The result is a wine that is wholesome and | | | | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, a sweet Moscato, White |
| full-bodied, yet pleasing to the palate and ready to be | | | | Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. A new wine is their |
| enjoyed accompanied by your favorite dishes. | | | | proprietary red blend Rhiannon, made from Cabernet |
| It is no exaggeration to say that wines from | | | | Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Syrah, Syrah and Zinfandel. |
| Rutherford reflect the true essence of Napa Valley. | | | | There is a separate VIP tasting room as those |
| The wineries here create wines with fresh aromas, | | | | desiring a quiet personal experience seek advance |
| rich flavors and a smooth balanced finish. Along with | | | | reservations. |
| exemplary taste, Rutherford Ranch offers genuine | | | | |