RUTHERFORD
APPELLATION
WINERIES
Rutherford
Passport Weekend
Be sure to join us at the
Rutherford Appellation Wineries for our Spring Passport Weekend 2008
- Saturday May 17
- Sunday May 18
Experience these wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before, with special pouring, tastings and entertainment.
Rutherford Appellation Map
Partner Offers!
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About the Participating Wineries
Rutherford Passport Weekend Event Anyone planning a trip to Napa Valley in May had better have their passport ready, because Rutherford Appellation Wineries is holding their Spring Passport Weekend, Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th, 2008. Experience the wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before, with special pourings, tastings and entertainment, all for the two-day price of $50. (A SUNDAY ONLY pass will is available for $40.00)
Profits from the event will be donated to a Rutherford community charity. Passports may be purchased online and will be available for pick-up May 17th and May 18th at a pre-selected winery. Following is a complete list of participating wineries.
Next Events
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moreAlpha OmegaLocated in the heart of Rutherford, Alpha Omega, the newest boutique winery on Hwy 29, is proud to present handcrafted wine by world-renowned winemakers Jean Hoefliger and Michel Rolland. Enjoy rotisserie roasted pork presented in unique Napa food style by locally well-know chef, John Sorenson. Experience several of our best wines on our new lawn, by the fountain, overlooking the Mayacama mountains. Finish with a rare opportunity to barrel sample our yet to be released 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.
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morefleury estate wineryNestled among the vineyards in Rutherford, Fleury Estate is a winery that produces small lot, boutique wines. Join us in an intimate setting for an afternoon of wine and Asian flare food pairings. Passport holders will receive a 10% discount off purchases made the day of the event.
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morePeju Province WineryEstablished in 1982, Peju is a family-owned boutique winery that produces organically and sustainably grown Estate wines. Visitors to Peju will enjoy our magnificent 50-foot tasting room tower, pristine gardens, art exhibits and a full-working kitchen that hosts a variety of events and classes.
Join us in the front garden to celebrate spring bud break and our winemaker’s latest creation – the Fifty/Fifty. Experience why this limited production wine was named one of “California’s Top Ten Red Blends” and pairs beautifully with our artisanal cheese, charcuterie and fig walnut cake. In addition to our Fifty/Fifty red wine, Passport holders will have the opportunity to taste Peju’s current releases inside the tasting room.
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morePiña 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 Join us for library wine, barrel tasting and delicious tapas.
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moreRubicon EstateRubicon Estate will have a rare sampling of our smoky RC Reserve Syrah and American Oak CASK Cabernet at Alpha Omega, paired with delicious barbeque by local chef John Sorenson. Afterward, we invite you to stop by Rubicon's historic Inglenook Chateau, just down the road, where Rutherford's first world-class Cabernet blends were produced in the 1880's. Passport holders receive a 10% discount on wine purchases at Rubicon Estate. Passport Host Location:
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moreRutherford Grove Winery & VineyardsJoin Rutherford Grove for an exclusive preview of our 2006 Etate Sangiovese! With only 270 cases produced, its rarely available to taste at the winery. We will also be showcasing our estate-produced, cold-pressed Napa Valley grapeseed oil in some of our favorite Italian dishes. Always the perfect pairing for Sangiovese!
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moreSawyer CellarsWe invite you to enjoy our Estate Bottled wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Bradford Meritage, our classic blend, 100% Merlot, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and our first Estate Petit Verdot in our Prohibition-era barn restored to a cozy tasting room. Our underground barrel room and the ambiance of a boutique winery await you. Special paired cheeses will be served with the wine to our passport visitors.
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moreSlaughterhouse CellarsSullivan Vineyards are 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 and pairing it with Margo’s world famous fig, gorgonzola and proscuito pizza. Passport Host Location:
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