California - Wine Country

Rutherford Hill Winery

A Karen Brown Recommendation

Returning to the Silverado Trail from St. Helena, head north (right) for a short distance, taking the first right-hand turn on Rutherford Hill Road, which winds up past Auberge du Soleil, to the Rutherford Hill winery (200 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford, CA 94573), housed in a weathered redwood barn draped with roses and wisteria and surrounded by olive groves and shady woodlands. This is THE place to head for if you want to enjoy a picnic (bring your own food) for surrounding the winery are three shady picnic areas with fabulous views and lots of tables. Rutherford Hill winery is considered the leading producer of Merlot in the Napa Valley. The tour, $10, offered at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, includes a visit to the vast wine caves. Guides at Rutherford Hill are friendly and proud of (as well as knowledgeable about) the winery and visitors are encouraged to ask questions. Wine tasting is $10 per tasting of five wines. Open 10 am to 5 pm. 707-963-1871, www.rutherfordhill.com.

Located along this Karen Brown Itinerary:

Wandering Through Wine Country

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