A Terlato Family-owned winery, nestled high in the Eastern Hills, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view overlooking the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley.•Wine Tasting• Cave Tours 11:30 & 2:30pm Nestled high in the Eastern Hills, Rutherford Hill Winery commands spectacular views overlooking the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley. Enjoy them-along with your glass of your favorite varietal-from our ever popular Oak Grove picnic grounds, or tour our extensive hillside wine caves, carved deep into the cliffs behind the winery. Explore our wide collection of hand-crafted wines in our tasting room or on our patio, and find the perfect one to please your palate. It is from a handful of the most select Napa vineyards that Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of crafting legendary wines. In 1976, while the rest of the world was just beginning to take notice of Napa Valley, our founders recognized a unique opportunity. The Terlato Family believed that the climate and soil of the valley-similar to Pomerol-were well suited to the lush, purple-black grapes of Merlot and were among the first to pioneer what has become Napa’s premier varietal. Today, this tradition of quality continues, expressed by wines of great complexity and character. The guiding vision for our family-owned winery is to make a Napa Valley Merlot that is supple and refined-but we haven’t stopped at Merlot. Marisa Taylor leads the talented winemaking team at Rutherford Hill, crafting award-winning and world-class Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet. Her acumen for the analytical detail needed for monitoring yeast cultures, barrels, fermentation, blending, and ultimately, bottling makes her perfectly suited for her dual leadership roles at Rutherford Hill.
