Local Guides
Napa County
Rutherford, California

Rutherford, California

Yet another famous wine-growing area of California is the ecstatic town of Rutherford. In fact, the Robert Mondavi is positioned in between Rutherford and Oakville. Rutherford is the proud owner of Napa County’s best scenic meadows and fields. It is pretty popular for its cabernet grapes and hence its wine. The panoramic views from Rutherford are best witnessed from the resort of Auberge du Soleil. The feeling of royalty can be well felt at the Embassy Suites in Napa and plus the wine tasting, surveillance of the beautiful hills of this sun-kissed land gives you the feeling on being on ‘cloud nine’. Popular wineries include the Beaulieu Vineyards, Grgich Hills Cellar, Niebaum-Coppola Winery, Rutherford Grove Winery, Rutherford Hill Winery, the Staglin Family Vineyard, the Sullivian Vineyards and many more.


Rutherford Events


Upcoming Events


APRIL NETWORKING MIXER
Grgich Hills Estate
1829 St. Helena Highway Rutherford, CA 94573
April 4, 2023
05:30 pm
April 4, 2023
07:00 pm
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Join us for our April Networking Mixer at Grgich Hills Estate! We can't wait to mix and mingle with you! Celebrate with members of the Yountville Chamber, sip delicious wines and enjoy delicious bites!

Discover Wine and Cheese Bliss and Culinary Nostalgia
Elizabeth Spencer Winery
1165 Rutherford Road Rutherford, CA 94573
April 6, 2023
12:00 am
April 9, 2023
11:59 pm
$70 – $95

Indulge in a luxurious tasting experience with Elizabeth Spencer small production wines exquisitely paired with artisan local and international cheeses, charcuterie, and seasonal accompaniments.

Spring Garden Cooking Class at Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread Cellars
8300 Saint Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573
April 15, 2023
09:30 am
April 14, 2023
02:30 pm
$250 - $275

One of the highlights of our culinary program is the vegetable garden started by Dolores Cakebread more than 50 years ago. Join chefs Brian Streeter and Josh Anderson in celebrating spring with a menu of some of our favorite recipes inspired by the seasonal produce.

Rubicon Retrospective Tasting
INGLENOOK
1991 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573
April 15, 2023
10:30 am
April 15, 2023
03:00 pm
$250 - $325

We will start the morning with delicious pastries crafted by Chef Alex Lovick. Associate WInemaker Johnathan Tyer will host a tour of our Infinity Caves, sharring the 140+ year history and evolution of the winemaking vision for Inglenook.

50th Anniversary Chardonnay Day
Cakebread Cellars
8300 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA
April 29, 2023
11:30 am
April 29, 2023
02:00 pm
$75 – $125

Celebrating the release of our 50th-anniversary single-vineyard Chardonnays, this annual event will feature food and wine stations from our winery chefs, featured purveyors of our favorite culinary products, live entertainment .

Rutherford AVA 30th Anniversary 'Perlé' & Dinner
Beaulieu Garden
1901 Saint Helena Highway Rutherford, CA 94573
April 29, 2023
05:30 pm
April 29, 2023
09:00 pm
$395

Join us at historic Beaulieu Garden to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Rutherford AVA with an unforgettable evening of wine and food.

Mother’s Day Culinary Demonstration
Winery House Kitchen
8300 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573
May 14, 2023
11:30 am
May 14, 2023
12:00 pm
$75 – $100

Celebrate Mom with a culinary experience like no other this Mother's Day. Arrive at our winery at 9:45am for a 10am seating in our state-of-the-art Tank Room, where a selection of wines and recipes will be set and ready for you.

Meet the Makers: Red Wines Tasting & Lunch
Cakebread Cellars
8300 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573
May 20, 2023
10:00 am
May 20, 2023
12:00 pm
$200 – $250

Oenophiles will delight as we present Meet the Makers: Red Wines. From 10am-2:00pm on Saturday, May 20, the event will begin with a 60-minute seated tasting, followed by a 30-minute tour of the winery, and seated three-course luncheon with wine pairings.

Vietnamese Cooking Demo with Cookbook Author Andrea Nguyen
Winery House Kitchen
8300 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573
June 10, 2023
09:30 am
June 10, 2023
11:30 am
$75 – $100

Andrea Nguyen is an author of six acclaimed books and her food writing has appeared everywhere from Food & Wine and Eating Well to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Her classes at Cakebread Cellars are always sold out .

Birds of a Feather Poultry Cooking Class
Winery House Kitchen
8300 ST HELENA HWY, RUTHERFORD, CA 94573
June 16, 2023
09:30 am
June 17, 2023
02:30 pm
$250 - $275

No fowl play here, just some new and interesting ways to cook and enjoy chicken, quail and duck. Poultry lends itself beautifully to a number of cooking techniques and flavors, which you’ll explore with chefs Brian Streeter and Josh Anderson as part of this class.

Summer Lawn Party
INGLENOOK
1991 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573
July 8, 2023
11:00 am
July 15, 2023
02:00 pm
$225

We'll be selecting a special location on the estate for this lunchtime event. Will we transform a location near the Chateau or take you to a spot not often seen by guests?