Rutherford Hill

Nestled high on a hill, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view overlooking the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley. It is from a handful of the most select Napa vineyards that Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of crafting legendary wines. In 1972, while the rest of the world was just beginning to take notice of Napa Valley, the founders of Rutherford Hill recognized a unique opportunity; they believed that the climate and soil of...

The fruit in Rutherford Hill's vineyards enjoys a natural balance of cool mornings and evenings tempered by warm sunny days. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, the Rutherford Hill winery farms 10 acres from the hillside estate vineyard on the winery property. We also recently purchased a vineyard in Pope Valley, further North in Napa Valley.  In addition, the winery sources premium fruit from a network of meticulously selected...

The guiding vision for our family-owned winery is to make a Napa Valley Merlot that is supple and refined. Although we are guided by the traditions of St. Emilion and Pomerol we make merlot that is proudly California. Our goal is to make the Merlot you love.  But we don’t stop at Merlot. Our portfolio of world-class Rutherford Hill wines includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and other wines produced from grapes grown in an a...