About Rutherford Hill Winery
Founded in 1972, Rutherford Hill Winery is a pioneer in the development of California Merlot. The grape growers who founded Rutherford Hill carefully studied the geography of the region and capitalized on climate and soil conditions that resembled those of Pomerol, the small but distinctive Merlot-growing region of Bordeaux. What a promising discovery that was — one that has borne plenty of fruit — specifically, the lush, purple-black grapes that have contributed so much to Rutherford Hill’s success. Today, Merlot remains the flagship wine of the winery, one of the leading Merlots of Napa Valley.
Our History
When the Terlato family of the Terlato Wine Group (TWG), Lake Bluff, Illinois, purchased the winery in 1996, they immediately began to apply their guiding principle: Quality is a way of life.
The pursuit of excellence began with a comprehensive review of all aspects of the facility that resulted in significant enhancements.
Meet the Terlato Family
The Terlato name is synonymous with quality. This regard was built through more than 70 years of shaping the luxury wine business in the United States.
Importers, marketers and producers of some of the world’s finest wines, the Terlatos are a four generation American wine dynasty.
Learn more about Anthony Terlato, Bill Terlato and John Terlato.
