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Rutherford Hill Winery Greets Visitors with Luxe Experience

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Rutherford Hill Winery Greets Visitors with Luxe Experience

Rutherford, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2007

Incomparable views of the Napa Valley, extensive wine aging caves, picnic sites nestled in the 100-year-old olive grove and now, to further enhance the visitor experience and reflect the high quality of its wines, Rutherford Hill Winery has transformed its tasting room. From the shapely designed tasting bar, to the selection of the finest materials and the oil paintings gracing the walls, no detail was overlooked by the design team. With these enhancements, the winery celebrates its commitment to making the visitor experience unforgettable.

The latest changes were all made according to the guiding principles of quality that have motivated the owner for the past 50 years. “The transformation of the tasting room is one more example of the quest for quality that defines Rutherford Hill Winery,” said Terlato Wine Group Chairman Anthony J. Terlato.

Travertine flooring sets the luxurious tone amidst the golden hues of the wooden beams. Highlighting the welcoming design is a horseshoe-shaped tasting bar. With marble counter tops and custom-made cabinets, the tasting bar can now more gracefully accommodate guests. Natural light from oversized windows brings the Napa ambience in with the visitors as they sample the Rutherford Hill offerings, which include the legendary Merlot.

The six oil paintings on display are the works of local Sonoma artist Michael Holland, who is known for his rural landscapes. His evocative work uses a centuries old Venetian technique of layered glazes. Michael is the recipient of grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and the California Arts Council. His work adds yet another element of visitor interest to the tasting room.

Nestled high in the eastern hills, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view of Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench. From a handful of the most select Napa vineyards, Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of crafting legendary wines. In 1976, when the world was just beginning to notice the Napa Valley, the founders of Rutherford Hill recognized a unique opportunity. They believed that the Valley’s climate and soil, similar to Pomerol, were well suited to Merlot and were among the first to pioneer what has become one of Napa’s premier varietals.

The Terlato Family purchased the winery in 1996 and seized the opportunity to continue and improve a Napa Valley brand synonymous with quality and excellence.

A distinctive aspect of Rutherford Hill is the extensive hillside cave system. The mile-long caves contain over 8,000 French oak barrels in which all of the winery’s harvests are matured. This unique, natural environment enhances the wine-aging process and produces wines of consistent, notable character.

In addition to their award-winning Merlot and Merlot Reserve, Rutherford Hill also produces superb Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel Port.

The winery is open daily for wine tasting and tours–including a walk-through the wine-aging caves.

The Terlato Wine Group (TWG) is the parent company of wine operations that specialize in the marketing and production of exceptional wines. Owned and operated by the Terlato family, the Group’s flagship company is Terlato Wines International (TWI) in the United States, with more 90+ ratings than any wine company in the world. With a global portfolio of more than 40 brands from a host of world-class wine producers, TWI markets more than one out of every eight bottles of wine over $ 14 sold in America. TWG also holds the family’s investments in vineyards, wine production joint ventures and wineries in some of the world’s most esteemed wine regions, including: Napa Valley; Sonoma County; Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; and the Rhône Valley.

The Terlato Wines International portfolio of brands includes: Napa Valley: Brandlin, Chimney Rock, Cuvaison Estate Wines, Markham Vineyards, Rutherford Hill and Terlato Family Vineyards; Sonoma County: Alderbrook, Hanna, Rochioli and Terlato Family Vineyards; Santa Barbara County: Sanford; California Appellation: Glass Mountain; Oregon: Argyle and Sokol Blosser; Italy: Baglio di Pianetto, Barone Ricasoli, Ca’ del Bosco, Ca’ Marcanda (Gaja Toscana), Florio Martinez Marsala, Gagliole, Gaja, Il Poggione, Kettmeir, Santa Margherita, Torresella and Distilleria Nonino (Grappa); France: Champagne Bollinger, Chapoutier, Domaine Chanson, Domaine Louis Moreau, Josmeyer, Langlois-Chateau and Tour des Laurets; Australia: Branson Coach House, Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, Domaine Tournon, and Two Hands; Argentina: Tamarí; Canada: Peller Estates Icewine; Chile: Viña Tarapacá; Greece: Boutari; New Zealand: Wairau River; South Africa: Cirrus, Guardian Peak, Engelbrecht-Els, Ernie Els Signature, and Rust En Vrede. For more information, visit http://www.terlatowines.com.

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