What distinguishes the great estates of the world is not just terroir but a long-term history of quality winemaking backed by considerable investment on the part of determined owners.  In naming his first wine in 1978 Rubicon, Francis Ford Coppola laid down his commitment to quality begun by his predecessors on this historic site in Rutherford.
Sea Captain Gustave Niebaum began the legacy in 1880 when he acquired Inglenook Vineyard on the Rutherford bench, a well-draining, alluvial fan at the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains on the western side of the …

Cakebread Culinary Director Brian Streeter

Cakebread Cellars is serious about food. Based in Rutherford, Cakebread’s tradition of food and wine has been at the core of the winery’s hospitality program from the beginning, influenced by founder Dolores Cakebread’s formal culinary background and love of gardening. For over twenty years, Cakebread has maintained a culinary staff providing consumer education and catering for winery events and for the trade. Today, the culinary programs, spear-headed by Culinary Director Brian Streeter, range from 1 ½ hour food and wine pairing courses to a four-day exclusive workshop …