December 16, 2024
What a Century-Old Grapevine Reveals About a Disease That Plagues Wine Country: In a new study, researchers identified a 120-year old grapevine cutting in the UC Davis Center for Plant Diversity that still...
December 16, 2024
Dec. 16, 2024; Rutherford, CA – The Coeur de Vigne, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon produced by the historic Sullivan Rutherford Estate, continues to gain quality recognition and demand in key U.S....
June 24, 2024
(June 21, 2024; Rutherford, Calif.)—Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Napa Valley’s Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon hideaway for over 50 years, is honored to host the annual Vida OLE Dinner and Auction on Saturday,...
November 20, 2023
Extreme Weather and Falling Demand Are Pushing Wineries into the Red: High input costs and declining consumption are adding to the woes of small, independent wineries...
November 20, 2023
(November 20; Rutherford, CA)—Sullivan Rutherford Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley’s most famous AVA, is redefining and changing critical perceptions of Merlot, one vintage at a time. Under...
August 29, 2022
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to Vote on Compromise Evacuation Zone Ordinance for Farmers: The new regulations are a compromise between labor activists who advocated for a wide range of worker protections...
August 26, 2022
(August 26, 2022; Rutherford, Calif.)—Joshua Lowell, General Manager of Sullivan Rutherford Estate, is pleased to announce that the Napa winery has been recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one...
June 6, 2022
No Charges in Crash That Killed Former Chez Panisse Wine Director: The motorist in the fatal crash involving bicyclist Jonathan Waters, prominent former wine director at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley,...
June 3, 2022
(June 3, 2022; Rutherford, Calif.)—Sullivan Rutherford Estate commemorated the winery’s 50th anniversary on May 21, with a celebratory event held at the 26-acre property located in the geographical and...
September 10, 2021
Fire Watch: CalFire Continues Caldor Containment, Sierra Wine Country Begins Recovery: Amador and El Dorado vintners deal with physical injuries, smoke-tainted grapes, and contract cancellations...
September 3, 2021
Winery Insurance Coverage Reinstated by Fair Plan: On Thursday, the California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, announced it will resume offering basic insurance coverage for winery buildings...
September 3, 2021
Sullivan Rutherford Estate acquires Criscione Vineyard, marking another key milestone in the team’s ambitious mission to develop Napa Valley’s next “First Growth” wine estate
(Sept 3, 2021; Rutherford,...
July 7, 2020
Napa County Again to Close Wine Tasting, Restaurant Indoor Dining as Coronavirus Cases Spike: Starting Thursday, Napa County is on track to again shut down dine-in restaurants, bars, wine tasting rooms...
July 7, 2020
A Full-Day Wine Excursion for Private Groups
(July 6, 2020; Rutherford, Calif.)—Sullivan Rutherford Estate, located at 1090 Galleron Lane, and nearby VGS Chateau Potelle, located at 1200 Dowdell Lane,...










