Winery of the Week: Freemark Abbey – Rutherford
Freemark Abbey has a history in the Napa Valley, and Rutherford in particular, dating back to 1899. Over the years, the winery certainly played a part in developing...
Winery of the Week: Raymond Vineyards – Rutherford
Raymond Vineyards was founded in 1970 as a 90-acre estate in Rutherford, making it one of the Napa Valley’s pioneers. Today, the winery’s property comprises...
Winery of the Week: Alpha Omega
A somewhat hidden gem in the heart of the Napa Valley, Alpha Omega sources fruit from Rutherford as well as other surrounding appellations to produce first-rate,...
Winery of the Week: Round Pond – Rutherford
At Round Pond, they strive to showcase the best of their Napa Valley estate vineyards, with a special focus on the vines in the Rutherford appellation, an area revered...
Winery of the Week: Foley Johnson – Rutherford
The Rutherford AVA in the Napa Valley is renowned by wine lovers everywhere for its Cabernet, as well as the other Bordeaux varieties grown in the area, and the...
Winery of the Week: Frank Family Vineyards – Napa Valley
Housed in the historic Larkmead winery, which was first constructed around 1884, in the Napa Valley, Frank Family Vineyards strives to honor the esteemed heritage...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 5 – Alpha Omega Winery
Alpha Omega winery is a special place. Year after year, they produce wines of very impressive quality. Their winemaker, Jean Hoefliger was born in Switzerland...
Rutherford Grove Winery: Carrying on a Legacy
Bob Pestoni and his wife Sylvia were presented with a rare opportunity about twenty years ago. A small winery adjacent to their family´s Rutherford property had...
Quintessa 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford
Background: Quintessa In 1989, Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria Huneeus found the property that would become Quintessa, a remarkable estate in the heart...
Monticello Vineyards 2006 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford
Background: In the 1980s, Hugh Tietjen, acquired a small parcel in the Rutherford area of Napa Valley. This location was selected as an ideal site to grow cabernet...