Top Rutherford Wineries for your Napa Valley Wine Tour

Top Rutherford Wineries for your Napa Valley Wine Tour

Dynamic Wine Tours wants to help you make the most of your Napa Valley wine tour by matching you and your group to Rutherford wineries that will not only please your palate, but delight all your senses!

Rutherford is a great choice for those who are new to California wine country or frequent visitors. This region is the historic nexus of grape-growing in the Napa Valley. And, as legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff once said of its soils, “It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet.”

With well over 4,000 acres under vine, and 48 wineries to choose from, Rutherford offers wines for every taste. We’re always happy to build your Napa Valley wine tour around Rutherford, and below you’ll find just a few of our favorite stops. Contact us today to learn more about this amazing region and the wineries that have helped make Napa Valley what it is today.

Alpha Omega Winery

1155 Mee Lane at Hwy 29

St Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-9999

Established in 2006, this sustainable winery is relatively new to the scene. But critics have already found lots to love – this impressive list of 90+ scores from legends like Robert Parker prove Alpha Omega has earned its spot in Rutherford. You can taste some of their current releases in the airy, high-ceilinged tasting salon.

Relax at Alpha Omega's tasting salon and patio in Rutherford as part of your Napa Valley Wine Tour Deal with Dynamic Wine Tours
Image courtesy of https://www.aowinery.com/

For extra fees, your group can take a tour of the production facility to enjoy the estate’s sweeping views. Or, try the exclusive Single Vineyard Tasting to taste barrel samples and library wines. These extra experiences are a great addition to your Napa Valley wine tour, because they let you taste the results of Alpha Omega’s meticulous winemaking process: all of Alpha Omega’s grapes are hand harvested, sorted four times, and undergo natural fermentations.

Pestoni Family Estate Winery

1673 St Helena Hwy  

St Helena, CA 94574

(707) 963-0544

For a taste of Napa Valley history, Pestoni Family Estate Winery is a must-see. The winery has been run by five generations of the Pestoni family, who still complete every step of the winemaking process by hand to honor the founder’s philosophy. The result is an impressive roster of reds, from Rutherford standbys like Cabernet and Merlot to a smooth Sangiovese and juicy Petite Sirah.

The visitor experience is perfect for your Napa Valley wine tour–guests are invited to explore the estate gardens and bring a picnic to enjoy before or after one of their tasting flights of current releases or library selections. Pestoni is also a great place to learn more about Napa Valley viticultural regions like Rutherford, and you can start with their online interactive vineyard map.

Peju Province Winery

8466 St Helena Highway
Rutherford, CA 94573
(800) 446-7358

Peju Province Winery has lots of familiar Rutherford features, like the gardens (you can taste there if you like), as well as the gorgeous vineyard views. But the “Tasting Tower,” the Uluru tasting room, fountains, art gallery, and sycamore trees show that hospitality is paramount. You can preview these experiences here, but you have to visit to taste Peju’s excellent Rutherford wines.

See Peju's art collection with stunning vineyard views as part of your Napa Valley Wine Tour Deal in Rutherford with Dynamic Wine Tours
Image courtesy of http://www.peju.com/

Their extensive wine portfolio has something for everyone, from diehard Cabernet devotees to those who like sweet wines (try the dessert Zinfandel or Muscat) to those who prefer crisp white wines like Riesling or even Sparkling Rosé. Peju is perfect for a Napa Valley wine tour group with a variety of palates.

Frog’s Leap Winery

8815 Conn Creek Rd

Rutherford, CA 94573

(707) 963-4704

Frog’s Leap Winery takes a holistic approach to viticulture by “thinking like a vine,” and the results are a diverse and lauded wine portfolio perfect for lovers of red and white wines alike. The estate itself is an exemplary mix of Napa Valley’s connections to nature and farming, as well as high hospitality.

The grounds are pure Rutherford, including vineyards, livestock, and gorgeous gardens, and the the tasting experiences have been arranged with the customer in mind. You can stroll the cellar and grounds, try a seated signature tasting, or take a guided winery tour. Frog’s Leap is a great stop for any Napa Valley wine tour. It’s a great opportunity to see Rutherford’s natural beauty on display.

If these wineries sound like places you’d like to experience for yourself, call us on (707) 252-2300 or get in touch with us on our website here to build your perfect Napa Valley wine tour package.

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