HALL Rutherford

We had a great time at this winery! We took a wine tasting class with Celeste who was wonderful. She taught us so much and was very open to questions. The winery was beautiful and welcoming. We had a fun time just walking around and seeing the different art and areas. The wine was very, very tasty and the Sauvignon blanc was my favorite. I’d love to go back.

My fiancé planned the most elaborate proposal here on New Years weekend. The venue was absolutely breathtaking and we were lucky to have it to ourselves during our visit. Our tour guide Rob was very knowledgable and friendly. The wines tasted incredible! I couldn’t have asked for a better venue to spend one of the most important moments of my life. We will definitely be back to visit!

Loved this tasting! We went over 4^th of July weekend last year and had a wonderful experience. The cave tour was very cool and the tasting in the gorgeous chandelier room was the best we had in Napa. Joined the wine club and have been very happy with those quarterly shipments, but makes us sad Napa is so far away.

I have an obligation to post my first review.
My visit to Hall Rutherford was so incredible, I had to share. When my group arrived we were greeted by Rob McGuire, an absolutely incredible host! The story was seamless, tying in the Hall families love for art and how it inspired their passion for wine. The art collection was jaw dropping, the view was spectacular, and the wine deserved it’s 100 point RP rating. In my life I find it difficult to find true uncovered gems that are affordable– but this one is clear as day. The Hall wines are knock outs.
Hall has my unequivocal stamp of approval– but it would not be the same with out Rob McGuire!
Cheers

There are two wineries! Make sure you go to the right winery. This one is in Rutherford and the other one is in St Helena. The address on Unilocal says «auberge road, St. Helena», so I assumed I was going to the St. Helena winery but instead ended up at the Rutherford winery. Lost our spot in the tour and ended up paying for the whole thing. The winery itself is good but they need to be clear about the location of the winery. Even though they are 15 minutes apart, it is frustrating!

A tour of Hall Rutherford used to be a complimentary part of wine club memberships at Hall. Two free tickets for primary colors members, and unlimited visits for collections members. As it’s less convenient to visit than the St. Helena tasting room, we have only been a handful of times over the course of our membership.
I just called today to book a tour and tasting for a special visit with my father, and come to find out, what used to be included in our membership now costs $ 100 per person. And the rep on the phone even had the nerve to tell me that it was a ‘discounted price’ from the $ 125 per person for non members. Am I supposed to be excited about that?
The customer service at Hall has tanked since they expanded their operations. I no longer feel like my membership is valued, and the revolving door of newbie, poorly trained staff sours the experience. The number of frustrating experiences with this winery is ever increasing. When we first joined Hall it was still a quaint operation, where everyone knew your name when you came in the door of the tasting room, and you felt like a member of the Hall family. Now, each time we visit, it’s new faces, and Hall feels like a cold gigantic corporation that’s looking to just drain as much money from my pocket as they can.
Starting to look for greener pastures. Hall used to cater to wine aficionados. Now it looks like they cater to nouveau riche and have forgotten those who’ve been around since long before the big new fancy building.

I first visited Hall Rutherford with my girlfriend nearly three years ago on our second date. I came back a second time this last weekend to propose to her while we toured napa. When I told Hall my intentions, they recommended their «private wine experience,» where we could do a tour with just the two of us.
Others here have talked up the gorgeous cave, the crystal chandelier, the art, and the location overlooking the valley.
We have been to a lot of vineyards over the last few years, and this is easily one of our favorites. We will be back again not only because of the good wine and cool atmosphere but because of their fantastic service. Every step from email check ins through the tasting went above my expectations. Our guide claimed he hadn’t been involved in a proposal before (outside his own) but that was not at all apparent as I imagine his own proposal to his own wife was pulled off with style.
P. s.: she said yes!

THE most beautiful tasting room in the valley (probably in any valley). Reservations are hard to come by, the estate is difficult to find, and if I was being honest, the hosts are generally a bit snootier than you would hope. But even with that we’ve been here several times. And we always try to take our visitors here when they’re in town because the wines and the tasting room are that impressive. Let’s call it a strong 4.5, rounding up.
Generally I wouldn’t recommend places where most of the wines cost $ 100+, but for these wines that’s great value. Most of their wines, if properly stored, actually appreciate greatly in value even after a few years– if you can stand not drinking them immediately (I can’t). Go and be impressed…

The pictures are real!
You arrive on the top of a bluff, a very exclusive vibe, you even need to enter in a code to the gate.
Upon arrival, you get to a really awesome home full of dramatic views, beautiful art, and unreal private hospitality. Red or white? Sol, our tour guide was awesome. The 90 minutes took us through the history and story of the go getters who make Hall!
The tour was educational, great for technology geeks and then…
Welcome to heaven. The caves… Stunning. There are no words.
Would pay over and over again to do this experience. We just got engaged and want to host our wedding here! Awesome experience!!! Great work!!!

One of the best tastings in Napa is at Hall Rutherford.
The tour is a bit on the pricier side at 60 dollars, but for that amount you taste a couple of fairly rare wines you normally wouldn’t be able to try like the «Kathryn Hall» Cabernet. The wines are served with a mini charcuterie platter consisting of the best cheese and salumi I’ve ever had.
But the main attraction is the acclaimed tasting room. Hanging from the center of the room is an awe-​inspiring chandelier in the shape of an upside down tree with Swarovski crystals hanging from its branches. It is truly breath-​taking and an experience not to be missed.

We were looking forward to the Artisan Cave and Winery Tour at Hall Rutherford and we were fortunate to be guests of friends who were Hall wine club members. Otherwise, the cost for this winery tour by appointment only is $ 60. Driving up the long private road, you reach the gates of Hall winery. You call in from the phone box to check-​in before the gates open for you to head towards the winery building.
Our tour host and wine educator, Mark, greeted and welcomed us to Hall. He provided us a tasting of Sauvignon Blanc and to make ourselves at home. The property has a beautiful interior seating area that looks out into the Valley with the floor to ceiling windows. We then sat in the gorgeous patio area. Mark gave a background of the Hall family and of the winery before we preceded on our tour to the room with the wine tanks with some cool red neon light art pieces. Then we headed into the caves and learned how they were build and that the bricks shipped from Austria. We were offered a barrel tasting of a 2012 Kathryn Hall Cabernet. It was not ready for bottling, but it was sure so delicious already.
We then proceeded to the reception tasting room. In the middle of the room was a spectacular chandelier, which resembled an upside down tree that was filled with Swarovski crystals. We had a tasting of «The Corners» Pinot Noir, «Ellie’s» Cabernet and «Jack’s Masterpiece» Cabernet. Each was paired with a cheese or salumi.
Overall, one of the best and memorable wine experiences that I’ve had in Wine Country. Beautiful artwork from the Hall’s personal collection is showcased in the buildings and caves. Friendly and informative tour by Mark and the wines were excellent!

The prettiest tasting room ever. Loved our guide, he was very passionate about the winery. Book early.

Had a nice tour and tasting at Hall Rutherford.
Started with an informative tour of the vineyard followed by a walk through of the production area, and concluded with a sit down tasting inside of their cave.
Impressive art collection and family background.

I love Hall Rutherford winery! The wine tour is one of the best. I love their reds but I always end up buying their blancs. They just have a great sense of showing off their knowledge and skill but not over doing it. There really isn’t any gimmick it’s just clean and classic as well as elegant. The house that the tour starts from is amazing plus they have an outdoor patio to overlook the beautiful view of the valley. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours. They show you the house and a few of the vines. Then they take you down to their high tech barrels. .well they aren’t barrels. Then it’s down the beautiful caves made with Italian tiles. You end in the wine cellar with the gorgeous ceiling lamp made from a grape vine root. The tastings are all reds. They are all very very good. They give you a great range of affordable good wine and those special occasion bottles. I’ve been twice and I would still go back again.
Tip: if you own a Lexus you can get the tour for 2 for free. Plan ahead though.

I was very excited to try Hall Wines after reading the reviews and recent press. I made an appointment for 3pm on Sunday. When we walked in I was greeted with «we have no tasting this afternoon». When I assured the rude young lady that I indeed had an appointment she stated «Do you have a confirmation email?» Once I produced the confirmation she stated they had no records of it and we could not taste today. I have never been treated so poorly at a winery in Napa! Please avoid this winery and try one of the other hundreds of welcoming amazing wine makers in the valley.

Spectacular! What a great start being welcomed and greeted with a glass of wine upon entering the room with practically-​floor-​to-​ceiling-​windows, while taking in the views from inside and out.
The tour was very enjoyable. I loved the beautiful Swarovski crystals adorning the elegant tasting room, and how the table was already set with 3 glasses of the wines we were tasting, a stemmed glass of water, and a small plate of meat and cheese.
Considering this location’s elegance, beauty, and lovely wines — as well as pricey tour-​and-​tasting cost ($ 60/​guest), we were surprised (and rather disappointed) that our tour guide was admittedly new not only to Hall Rutherford, but very new to wines. Having someone (at least) seemingly more knowledgeable, and more of a veteran, would have seemed more appropriate for this sophisticated establishment. Other than that, lovely place and delightful wines. Very enjoyable experience.

I loved everything about this winery. My husband and I had reservation for a 10 am tour. The drive up is a bit tricky but not bad at all. You have to use the call box to be buzzed into the property. It’s an amazing view once you get in. The owners are big art collectors, so there is art pieces everywhere you look. The cave and the crystal chandelier will take your breathe away. Simply beautiful. Our tour guide, Mark? I think, was very personable and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back.

Awesome tour and tasting!
Another unique location in Napa. Hall is rich in history and tradition — both in Napa and outside the valley. The owners spared no expense in putting togther a magnificent wine operation and guest setting, to complement the portfolio of amazing Napa valley wines.

Hubby surprised me with a visit to this spectacular winery off the beaten path. We’ve been to Napa Valley countless times, but this was our first visit to Hall Rutherford. There’s an air of exclusivity to it, when you drive up, with the huge gate. But as soon as you walk in, you are greeted warmly with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a breathtaking view.
The tour ends in their wine cave — a fascinating story behind the stones shipped from Austria and the craftsmen who built it. All along the tunnel, are niches containing modern art pieces. But the best part awaits at the end of the cave, in their tasting room. The upside down Swarovski crystal tree hanging from the ceiling is GORGEOUS. There are dozens of glasses of wine for tasting lined up along the huge table. It truly is a sight to behold. Once the wine tasting gets underway, the conversation started flowing, and it truly was a magical experience. The tour guide, even toasted us for our 10-​year anniversary.
The wine is pricey. The 2009 Kathryn Hall Cabernet is $ 110/​bottle. I didn’t love the bouquet, but it tasted better than it smelled. But for that price, I expect a winegasm on all fronts. We actually bought a couple bottles of the Darwin Red Blend. There’s an unexpected coffee nose to it, and the flavor was fruity and smokey. This was a top-​notch winery experience I would definitely recommend to red wine lovers looking for a unique visit.

Excellent wines? Check. Beautiful, modern, sleek, classy? Check. Hard to find? Check. Worth the drive? Most definitely!
I don’t get out for much wine tasting anymore but when I have guests in town, this is someplace we don’t miss! You must make an appointment but it is absolutely worth the additional planning. This is a gorgeous facility with amazing art, state of the art equipment and the most incredible cave in Napa.
I’m not sure how much it costs but it probably isn’t cheap. But I promise it is worth every single penny!