The Winery Inglenook of Rutherford of California

Winery Inglenook
The winery offers 62 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
This estate is part of the Inglenook.
It is ranked in the top 19 of the estates of California.
It is located in Rutherford in the region of California

The Winery Inglenook is one of the world's great estates. It offers 62 wines for sale in of Rutherford to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Inglenook Estate is a historical gem located in the heart of the renowned wine region of Rutherford, in the Napa Valley, United States. Since its establishment in 1879, the estate has been a beacon of winemaking artistry, mesmerized by the stunning beauty of its iconic natural landscape and the unparalleled fertility of its terroir. The name Inglenook, which means "fireplace corner" in Old English, reflects the warm and welcoming atmosphere that Gustave Niebaum envisioned for his property when the first vines were planted. The Estate spans over 1200 hectares, stands out with its elegant stone castle and historic cellar, which houses an impressive collection of rare vintages. Inglenook produces a variety of outstanding wines in styles that capture the essence of its birthplace. The unique terroir of Rutherford, characterized by deep gravel and sand soils, gives the region's wines an unequaled richness and complexity. Inglenook's red wines are known for their round tannic structure, fruity aromas, and longevity. Among them, the "Rubicon" Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most renowned. Beyond producing top-quality wines, Inglenook is also dedicated to environmental preservation. The estate practices organic and sustainable farming, aiming to nurture its terroir in an ethical and sustainable manner for future generations. Visiting the estate is a must-do experience for any wine enthusiast visiting the Napa Valley. Guests can stroll through the vast vineyards, explore the historic cellar, and taste a range of exceptional wines in the sumptuous setting of the renowned castle.

Top Winery Inglenook wines

Looking for the best Winery Inglenook wines in Rutherford among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Inglenook wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Inglenook wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Inglenook

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Inglenook

How Winery Inglenook wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bernard's potée, lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce or roast deer my grandmother's way.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Inglenook

On the nose the red wine of Winery Inglenook. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Inglenook. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Inglenook

  • 2001With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.57/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.55/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.44/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Inglenook.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Charbono

Discovering the wine region of Rutherford

The wine region of Rutherford is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Frank Family or the Domaine Scarecrow produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rutherford are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rutherford often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or green apple and sometimes also flavors of peach, citrus or tropical.

In the mouth of Rutherford is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 268 estates and châteaux in the of Rutherford, producing 544 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rutherford go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Winery Inglenook

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Inglenook

How Winery Inglenook wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of leek and salmon lasagna, rougail sausage or american style lobster tails, great chef style.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Inglenook

On the nose the white wine of Winery Inglenook. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Inglenook. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Inglenook

  • 2003With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Inglenook.

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top pink wines of Winery Inglenook

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Inglenook

How Winery Inglenook wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or zucchini and carrot gratin.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Inglenook.

  • Zinfandel

The word of the wine: Aromatic

Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Inglenook

Planning a wine route in the of Rutherford? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Inglenook.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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