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Where is Rutherford wine from?

Rutherford is a red wine from Rutherford, in Napa Valley, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Rutherford wine label
Photo: Jim G from Silicon Valley, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Rutherford at a glance

ClassificationAVA
AppellationRutherford
StyleRed wine
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Village or townRutherford
SubregionNapa Valley
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4586, -122.4233

Rutherford

Rutherford, California, United States

AVA

Famous for its "Rutherford dust"

Appellation
Rutherford
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Rutherford sits between Oakville and St. Helena on the valley floor. It became an AVA in 1993, on the same day as Oakville. Its well-drained gravel, sand and loam soils are known for Cabernet Sauvignon, and winemaker André Tchelistcheff spoke of a "Rutherford dust" taste in its wines.

Producers to know

  • Inglenook
  • Beaulieu Vineyard
  • Caymus Vineyards
  • Quintessa
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Rutherford: questions and answers

Where is Rutherford wine from?

Rutherford is a red wine from Rutherford, in Napa Valley, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Which country is Rutherford from?

Rutherford is from the United States, in the California wine region.

What grape is Rutherford made from?

Rutherford is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Is Rutherford a red or a white wine?

Rutherford is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Rutherford?

Producers to know include Inglenook, Beaulieu Vineyard, Caymus Vineyards and Quintessa.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.