Top 8 Rutherford Wineries to Visit

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Itineraries

Top 8 Rutherford Wineries to Visit

By WineCountry Collective April 10, 2024

Tucked away between Oakville and St. Helena in Napa Valley, California, the Rutherford 对于那些爱喝红酒的人来说,AVA是一片小小的天堂. This spot is a haven for Cabernet enthusiasts 尤其是提供那种醇厚、豪华的出租车,让纳帕名扬四海. And for those who like to mix things up, 这里有一系列令人愉快的波尔多混合酒(甚至还有起泡酒)!) to keep your taste buds entertained.

说到葡萄酒,最重要的是位置、位置、位置. 卢瑟福的土壤中有一种特殊的东西——砾石和沙质壤土的神奇混合物, along with a unique microclimate, gives grapes a longer time to hang and develop flavor. 所有这些都使葡萄酒的单宁变得柔顺, dusty elegance, 创造了著名的“卢瑟福尘埃”——这是卢瑟福最迷人的品质之一.

一次难忘的ag体育正规卢瑟福之旅, 我们整理了一份简短的清单,列出了一些最好的品酒室.

Sullivan Estate Grounds
Photo Courtesy of Sullivan Estate

Known for world-class Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, Sullivan Rutherford 混合传统风格的葡萄酒与掌握当今最好的酿酒技术. 私人品酒可通过预约一周七天, 您将沉浸在优雅而舒适的品酒室氛围中, 俯瞰酒庄迷人的葡萄园和花园. Bring on the serenity.

Insider Tip:请自己享受创始人的品尝——私人旅行,然后坐着品尝美味的食物. 一位葡萄酒教育家将带你参观他们的庄园收藏和J.O. 沙利文创始人的储备收集一个真正难忘的经历.

1090 Galleron Road, St. Helena, CA 94574, (707) 963-9646

Beaulieu Vineyards located in Rutherford, CA
Photo Courtesy of Beaulieu Vineyard (BV)

Since being established in 1900 by Georges des Latour, Beaulieu Vineyard (或“BV”)一直处于纳帕葡萄酒酿造领域的前沿. 他的梦想是生产出可以与他的祖国法国相媲美的葡萄酒. For decades, 酒庄由著名酿酒师安德烈·切利斯切夫掌舵, known affectionately as the “Maestro.” His creation, the Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, set the standard as Napa’s first cult 赤霞珠和继续被尊为该地区首屈一指的葡萄酒之一

Insider Tip请看“发现卢瑟福粉尘品尝会”,看看切利斯切夫说这句话是什么意思, “You need Rutherford dust to grow good Cabernet.”

1960 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573, (707) 257-5749

Cakebread Cellars
Photo courtesy of Cakebread Cellars

Family-owned Cakebread Cellars 致力于生产具有可持续性的优质葡萄酒. 在卢瑟福的一块22英亩的小土地上,我开始了卑微的生活, Cakebread has since grown to 1,600 acres with 16 different vineyards. 在他们令人惊叹的品酒室里品尝他们的招牌 Chardonnay or bold Cabernet Sauvignons. Be sure to check out The Perfect Pair: Wine & 食物品尝的烹饪冒险,庆祝酒厂的奉献给美食家的乐趣. 你会在蔬菜园里漫步,然后尽情享受美酒和四口美味佳肴.

Insider Tip: Curious about the winery’s sustainability efforts? 看到蛋糕酒窖致力于环保葡萄酒酿造第一手可持续葡萄酒 & Vines Tour. 您将参观葡萄园和生产设施,了解他们开创性的节水和节能措施, all while sampling four different wines.

8300 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573, (800) 588-0298

Nickel & Nickel
A private tasting area in the barn. Photo Courtesy of Nickel & Nickel

Nickel & Nickel prides itself as the “home of single-varietal wines,” producing 100% varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah. To get to know what this winery is all about, book the Exploring Napa Valley Appellations: Terroir Tasting. 您将有机会通过几个单葡萄园的解百纳“探索”ag体育正规的不同地区, discovering the unique qualities each terroir has to offer.

Insider Tip: History enthusiasts will love that Nickel & Nickel is housed in a restored historic farmstead. 一些品酒会在安妮女王风格的农舍里举行, most are now located within the recently renovated 3,000-square-foot Gleason Barn, 一座1770年在新罕布什尔州建造的谷仓,被一块一块地回收.

8164 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, CA 94562, (707) 967-9600

Inglenook Winery
Photo Courtesy of Inglenook Winery

Since its inception in 1881, Inglenook has been a pioneer in Napa, 介绍了该地区第一批梅洛葡萄树和首批重力流酒厂之一. Since filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola took the reins in 1975, the winery has continued to make a name for itself, especially with its Rubicon estate Bordeaux-style red wine.

Insider Tip要了解更多关于英格努克的遗产和葡萄酒,请选择私人图书馆之旅和品酒会, 在历史悠久的英格努克酒庄(Inglenook Chateau),有侍酒师带领的图书馆品酒会.

1991 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573, (707) 968-1179

PEJU
Photo Courtesy of PEJU / Katie Gallogly

Led by the innovative Tony Peju, 这个家族拥有的酒庄闪耀着其经典的波尔多品种, including its Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Book a Classic Seated Tasting to experience five of Peju Winery’s most popular Napa Valley wines. 你也可以点一盘奶酪,周末的时候,还可以点一份主厨的样品来品尝. Pay a visit here and you may see the matriarch of the family, Herta Peju, 挖掘泥土,确保玫瑰和大丽花处于最佳状态.

Insider Tip参观这座迷人的50英尺高的塔,它坐落在所有瓶装佩酒品牌的土地上. 它也是ag体育正规最高的建筑之一.

8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573, (707) 963-3600

Round Pond Estate.
坐在露台上,享受葡萄酒之乡的美食之旅. Photo Courtesy of Round Pond Estate

Round Pond Winery 是一家以小批量赤霞珠(Cabernet Sauvignon)和庄园出产的橄榄油闻名的家族企业. 酒庄对手工酿酒的承诺在每一杯酒中都闪耀着光芒, 你可以在带顶棚的露台上安静地品尝哪一种. Did we mention the panoramic vineyard views? Yeah, they’re photo-worthy.

Insider Tip:预订庄园品尝圆池的优质葡萄酒的亲密探索, complemented by a selection of house-made accompaniments. 这是一个完美的品尝方式,让你沉浸在丰富的味道和这个心爱的酒庄的故事.

875 Rutherford Road, Rutherford, CA 94573, (707) 302-2575

Wine tasting at Mumm Napa
Photo Courtesy of Mumm Napa

对于那些想要一点火花的人,或者只是想在所有红色之间清洁一下味蕾的人来说, Mumm Napa is a must-visit in Rutherford. Located on the west side of the Rutherford AVA, along the Silverado Trail, Mumm Napa is famous for its méthode traditionnelle 起泡葡萄酒,为加州的葡萄酒之乡增添了一丝法国风情.

Insider Tip: Don’t miss the Oak Terrace Tasting, 在那里你可以品尝到独家起泡葡萄酒搭配手工咬,同时在葡萄园的壮丽景色. It epitomizes the quintessential Napa Valley experience.

8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, CA 94558, (707) 967-7700

Conclusion

正如你所看到的,当谈到卢瑟福酒庄时,你有太多的选择了! 品尝卢瑟福著名的赤霞珠(Cabernet sauvignon),或者在这些美妙的酒庄了解AVA的其他值得注意的品种. 简而言之:当你把卢瑟福的风土和葡萄藤结合在一起时,你真的不会出错.