RUTHERFORD

Home of famous "Rutherford Dust" Cabernet wineries

Among Napa Valley's famed Cabernets, those hailing specifically from the Rutherford area have an especially passionate following.

The unique soil in the Rutherford area, once a riverbed, produces wines in which fruit and herb flavors are tinged with a mysterious, almost spicy element known as "Rutherford dust." Wondering which foods pair best? Learn all about it during a lunch tasting on the terrace at Round Pond Estate.