RUTHERFORD
APPELLATION
WINERIES



Be sure to join us at the
Rutherford Appellation Wineries for our Winter Passport Weekend 2008
Experience these wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before, with special pouring, tastings and entertainment.

Rutherford Appellation Map

The Rutherford Appellation Winery Group is comprised of several winery members. Due to seasonal events, not all wineries are able to participate in each Passport offering.
Each Passport participant has an icon on the right side of the winery information page. This icon notes a participating winery. Each winery without an icon, is a member, but is not available for the specific passport event!
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Alpha OmegaAlpha Omega is located in legendary Rutherford in the heart of Napa Valley and is one of Napa’s newest boutique wineries. Surrounded by vineyards and mountains, the beauty of its rustic, farm-style winery is as captivating as its wine. From Barrel to Bottle. Be the first to experience two of Alpha Omega’s not yet released signature reds. Your experience will take place in Alpha Omega’s new elegant private reserve rooms with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Natalie Felice Niksa. Chef Natalie’s Mini Lamb Burgers and Roasted Beets w/Goat Cheese on Crispy Won Tons are a perfect pairing to these new release wines.
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BEAULIEU VINEYARDPlease join us a Beaulieu Vineyard for an exciting tour through the famous Rutherford Bench Appellation. With its rich and historic presence in the Rutherford area, a stop at Beaulieu Vineyard is a must for true Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot lovers! For over 100 years, our philosophy has always been to honor the exceptional fruit of our estate vineyards with the kind of meticulous, hands-on winemaking that brings out their finest expression. During the December '09 Passport Weekend, BV will be sampling our unreleased 2007 Tapestry Reserve from the barrel along with pouring some of our current Reserve and Wine Club only wines. A stop at Beaulieu Vineyard is a must for true Cabernet Sauvignon lovers!
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Elizabeth SpencerElizabeth Spencer, located in the heart of Napa Valley in Rutherford, is an artisan producer of varietal wines from some of the best wine regions in Northern California.
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Franciscan EstatesFranciscan has its roots deeply embedded in the soil of Napa Valley. Founded over three decades ago, wine industry revolutionaries Raymond Duncan and Justin Meyer shaped the winery’s beginnings. In 1985, renowned vintner Agustin Huneeus took over the reins, leading the winery to greatness through innovation and a commitment to small-lot winemaking. Franciscan Estates is proud to offer passport holders an awesome Winter Bruschetta paired with our Limited Edition Fountain Court & Small Production Syrah
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HONIG VINEYARD & WINERYVeer off the beaten path and join the Honig family at our eco-friendly winery for an unforgettable Passport Weekend experience. Meet our winemaker and learn about our solar-powered winery and sustainable farming practices while tasting barrel samples of our Rutherford appellation Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon blanc.
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Martin EstateWhat do a Ferrari, a Renoir painting, a Chocolate Sundae and a bottle of MARTIN ESTATE Cabernet have in common? All are great classics, and A Classic is forever! MARTIN ESTATE wines encapsulate their classic Rutherford heritage – Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from eight acres in the heart of the appellation, produced exclusively at the Estate by winemaker Frederic Delivert, and bottled on site at the historic 1887 chateau.
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Peju Province WineryIt was the love of farming and a passion for wine that brought Tony and Herta Peju to the Napa Valley more than 25 years ago. Their humble winemaking efforts began inside the garage, then a makeshift tasting room, and have since grown into one of Napa Valley’s most notable landmarks and a celebrated winery operation. Lisa and Ariana Peju have also joined the family business and have contributed to the greening of the winery. Farming organically and sustainably, Peju’s goal is to achieve organic certification for all of its vineyards in the next few years. In addition, Peju is one of only 18 wineries to earn certification as a Napa Green Winery and Bay Area Green Business. Still focused on its early commitment to produce high-quality wines for a wide range of palates, Peju prides itself on offering the majority of its wines directly to guests in its tasting room and through the Peju Wine Club.
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Piņa Napa ValleyThe Piñas are one of only a handful of eighth generation Napa Valley farming families. Their great-grandfather, Lafayette Stice, was one of the leading winemakers in the Napa Valley at the turn of the twentieth century. Piña Vineyard Management, in Come celebrate the Rutherford appellation and our family history in Rutherford. Pina is proud to offer the following during the passport weekend
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Provenance VineyardsProvenance focuses on Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as producing smaller amounts of Napa Valley Merlot and Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. We also offer a limited production of vineyard-designated wines from some of Napa's most prestigious vineyards. Provenance Vineyards creates hand crafted wines from some of the best fruit grown in the Rutherford appellation. Guests of Passport weekend will enjoy a special tasting of our wines paired with scrumptious nibbles and a barrel sampling of our 2008 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Round PondAt Round Pond, nothing gives us greater pleasure than sharing our handcrafted artisan creations and our hospitality. Located in the spectacular Rutherford region of the Napa Valley, a visit to our family owned and operated estate is an exquisite opportunity to explore the rich abundance of one of California's most famed wine growing areas. From our intimate and acclaimed olive tours to some of the best wine tasting in the Napa Valley from our terrace, a day spent at Round Pond offers a warm, gracious and informative escape from the everyday.
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Rubicon EstateWe invite you to experience the legacy of the historic Inglenook Chateau, where generations of famous Rutherford wines have been made. Francis and Eleanor Coppola's 1995 reunification of the Estate provided insipiration to create a Cabernet Sauvignon that would pay tribute to the wines of John Daniel, Jr, who successfully ran Inglenook Winery from 1934 to 1964, creating wines judged by critics to be among the best Cabernets ever produced.
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Rutherford Hill WineryFounded in 1972, Rutherford Hill is a pioneer in the development of California Merlot. The grape growers that founded Rutherford Hill carefully studied and capitalized on climate and soil conditions that resembled those of Bordeaux. Today, Merlot remains the flagship wine of the company, with 75% of production dedicated to this varietal, one of the leading Merlot's of the Napa Valley. Rutherford Hill Winery will pour the following wines in our Reserve cellar: Barrel Tasting of the 2008 Reserve Merlot, 2007 Chardonnay, 2005 Merlot, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2001 Zinfandel Port. Along with the wines we will pair select cheeses. Passport attendees will receive a 20% discount, as well as 30% off on selected Magnums.
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St. Supery Vineyards & WinerySt. Supery is a family-owned estate winery in the heart of Napa Valley, specializing in Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Élu & Virtú blends.
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Tres Sabores Winery
Tres Sabores is proud to offer a delicious pot of chowder to welcome in the winter---just the perfect way to introduce people to our new vintage of Sauvignon blanc. The 2008 Tres Sabores Sauvignon blanc from the extraordinary Farina Vineyard will make its official debut on Passport weekend!
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Slaughterhouse CellarsPeju Province is graciously hosting Slaughterhouse Cellars for the Rutherford Passport Weekend at their beautiful Rutherford property. Join Margo and David Slaby of Slaughterhouse Cellars, who will be pouring their 2005 Rutherford Cabernet, along with "sneek peeks" of both their 2006 and 2007 Rutherford Cabernets.
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