Everything you need to know about visiting HALL Rutherford at 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford, CA 94573. For anything not covered here, contact Hannah Turner at hturner@hallwines.com or 707-286-7150.
Last Updated: 10/30/2026
Access and Reservations
Can I visit HALL Rutherford?
Yes, by appointment. HALL Rutherford is a private hillside estate in Napa Valley, not a public tasting room, and every experience is reserved in advance.
Does HALL Rutherford accept walk-ins?
No, HALL Rutherford does not accept walk-in visits. All experiences require a reservation.
Is HALL Rutherford open to the public?
HALL Rutherford is not open for drop-in visits, but anyone can book a private experience by appointment.
How do I book a visit to HALL Rutherford?
You can book HALL Rutherford online or contact Hannah Turner at hturner@hallwines.com or 707-286-7150.
How far in advance should I book a visit to HALL Rutherford?
We recommend booking 3 to 4 weeks in advance. Availability at HALL Rutherford is limited, so earlier is better, especially on weekends and during harvest.
What are the hours at HALL Rutherford?
HALL Rutherford hosts experiences by appointment 7 days a week.
Do I need to be a wine club member to visit HALL Rutherford?
No, anyone can visit HALL Rutherford with a reservation. HALL wine club members receive preferred access to reservations and discounted tasting fees.
Is availability limited at HALL Rutherford?
Yes. HALL Rutherford is a small, private estate, so the number of experiences offered each day is limited.
What is the cancellation policy at HALL Rutherford?
For groups of 6 or fewer, HALL Rutherford requires 48 hours’ notice to cancel. For groups of 7 or more, 7 days’ notice is required.
Pricing
How much does it cost to visit HALL Rutherford?
Tours and tastings at HALL Rutherford range from $125 to $300 per person. We offer three experiences: the Private Valley View Tasting ($125), the Appellation Exploration, available as a Shared ($150) or Private ($175) experience, and the Private Platinum Experience ($300). Private dining in our wine cave is also available.
How much is the Evening Wine Cave Experience at HALL Rutherford?
The Evening Wine Cave Experience at HALL Rutherford is $450 per guest, plus catering, for groups of 15 to 20 guests.
Are gratuities included at HALL Rutherford?
No, gratuities are not included or required, though they are always appreciated.
Do members receive complimentary tastings at HALL Rutherford?
No. Because availability at HALL Rutherford is limited, wine club members receive preferred reservation access and discounted tasting fees rather than complimentary tastings.
Is the tasting fee waived with a wine purchase at HALL Rutherford?
No, tasting fees at HALL Rutherford are independent of wine purchase.
The Experience
What happens during a visit to HALL Rutherford?
Most visits to HALL Rutherford include a tour of the estate, its small-lot production facility and wine caves, followed by a seated tasting in the caves. The Private Valley View Tasting is the exception: it’s a seated tasting on the terrace or in our tasting salons overlooking the valley, without a cave tour. Most experiences are private to your party.
How long does a visit to HALL Rutherford take?
Tour and tasting experiences at HALL Rutherford last approximately 90 minutes. Private dining in the wine cave can extend to a full evening.
What is the Chandelier Room at HALL Rutherford?
The Chandelier Room is a space within the HALL Rutherford wine caves, centered on artist Donald Lipski’s “Chilean Red,” a chandelier hung with 1,500 Swarovski crystals above a cherry wood table inlaid with illuminated onyx. Seated tastings and select food and wine experiences are held here.
Do I get to see the wine caves at HALL Rutherford?
Yes, on most experiences. The Appellation Exploration and the Private Platinum Experience both include a tour of the caves and a seated tasting in the Chandelier Room. The Private Valley View Tasting does not include the caves.
What makes the HALL Rutherford production facility different?
The HALL Rutherford production facility, completed in 2005, was built around custom three- to six-ton fermenters, allowing the winemaking team to ferment individual vineyard blocks separately.
What wines will I taste at HALL Rutherford?
Tastings at HALL Rutherford focus on limited-production, single-appellation Cabernet Sauvignons, along with our most allocated single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from The Platinum Collection.
Is food served at HALL Rutherford?
Yes. The Private Valley View Tasting and the Appellation Exploration include a cheese and charcuterie accompaniment, and the Private Platinum Experience includes a food pairing curated by La Toque.
What is the Sacrashe Vineyard?
Sacrashe Vineyard is the estate vineyard surrounding HALL Rutherford, on the eastern ridge of the Vaca Range. It was Craig and Kathryn Hall’s first Napa Valley purchase, in 1995, and is the foundation of the Kathryn Hall and Exzellenz Cabernet Sauvignons.
Can I see the Sacrashe Vineyard during my visit?
Yes! Every visit to HALL Rutherford includes views of the Sacrashe Vineyard.
Group Size and Private Events
How many people can visit HALL Rutherford?
HALL Rutherford hosts a maximum of 20 guests per day across all experiences, so availability varies by date and group size. Standard tour and tasting experiences accommodate parties of 1–6 guests. For questions about availability or larger groups, contact Hannah Turner at hturner@hallwines.com.
Is there a minimum party size at HALL Rutherford?
Shared tour and tasting experiences at HALL Rutherford have a minimum of 1 guest. Private tour and tasting experiences have a minimum of 2 guests.
Will I be sharing my tasting with other guests?
Both private and shared options are available. Shared tastings are open to parties of one or more and will be combined with other parties. Private tastings require a minimum of two guests.
What is the Evening Wine Cave Experience?
The Evening Wine Cave Experience is a curated private evening for groups of 15 to 20 guests at HALL Rutherford. It begins with small bites in the upstairs salon and on the patio overlooking Napa Valley, continues with an educational tour of the winemaking facility, and concludes with a seated, coursed dinner in the Chandelier Room paired with HALL’s top-tier wines. Pricing is $450 per guest, plus catering.
Can I host a private dinner at HALL Rutherford?
Yes. The Evening Wine Cave Experience at HALL Rutherford is designed for private dinners of 15 to 20 guests.
Does HALL Rutherford host weddings?
No. HALL does not host weddings or wedding ceremonies at any of its properties.
Can I host a rehearsal dinner at HALL Rutherford?
Yes. The Evening Wine Cave Experience is a popular choice for rehearsal dinners for couples marrying in Napa Valley, for groups of 15 to 20 guests.
Can I host a corporate dinner or executive offsite at HALL Rutherford?
Yes. The wine caves and Chandelier Room at HALL Rutherford are well suited to executive dinners and small leadership gatherings of 15 to 20 guests.
What if my group is larger than 20 guests at HALL Rutherford?
Groups larger than 20 are hosted at HALL St. Helena. For larger group inquiries, contact Private Experiences Manager Alli Del Rosario at adelrosario@hallwines.com or 707-286-7151.
Practical
Where is HALL Rutherford?
HALL Rutherford is located at 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford, CA 94573, a 10-minute drive from HALL St. Helena: head south on Highway 29, then east across the valley to the Silverado Trail side of Napa Valley.
Is HALL Rutherford hard to find?
HALL Rutherford is at the top of Auberge Road, a long, winding private road. Cell service is mostly reliable and GPS should take you directly there. When you arrive, you’ll see a gate marked HALL. Please use the gate phone on the left to check in for your reservation.
Is there parking at HALL Rutherford?
Yes, HALL Rutherford has ample free parking on site.
Can I visit HALL Rutherford and HALL St. Helena in one day?
Yes. HALL Rutherford and HALL St. Helena are about 10 minutes apart. You can book HALL St. Helena and book HALL Rutherford online, and we recommend leaving time between visits since Rutherford experiences run about 90 minutes.
What should I wear to HALL Rutherford?
Wear whatever you’re comfortable in. We recommend comfortable shoes, since experiences include walking the property, and layers, since you’ll move between indoors and outdoors. The wine caves stay cool year-round.
Are children allowed at HALL Rutherford?
No. All tasting experiences at HALL Rutherford are for guests 21 and older. Please reach out to Hannah Turner at hturner@hallwines.com for any requests.
Are dogs allowed at HALL Rutherford?
No. While we love animals, we are only permitted to allow service animals on property.
Is HALL Rutherford wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The wine caves and main entrance at HALL Rutherford are wheelchair accessible. The estate is on a hillside, and our team can transport guests by golf cart. Please let us know about accessibility needs when you book so we can plan your visit.
Is a visit to HALL Rutherford mostly indoors or outdoors?
Visits to HALL Rutherford are mostly indoors, with time outdoors to view the vineyard and walk to the production facility. In poor weather, we use an indoor route between spaces.
Can I buy wine at HALL Rutherford?
Yes, subject to availability. HALL Rutherford offers a limited selection of library wines, large-format bottles, and highly allocated Cabernet Sauvignons, some of which are not available at other HALL locations.
Can HALL ship wine to my home?
HALL ships to all U.S. states except Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Utah. Wine purchased in person at a HALL tasting room can be shipped to Alabama with additional paperwork. See our Shipping Policy for details.
How HALL Rutherford Differs from HALL St. Helena
What’s the difference between HALL St. Helena and HALL Rutherford?
HALL St. Helena and HALL Rutherford are HALL’s two Napa Valley properties. HALL St. Helena is the larger property, on Highway 29, with daily scheduled experiences, more than 35 works of contemporary art, and Lawrence Argent’s sculpture Bunny Foo-Foo at the entrance. HALL Rutherford is a hillside estate with wine caves and the Chandelier Room, where all visits are by appointment and most experiences are private. See the HALL St. Helena FAQ for details on visiting HALL St. Helena.
Should I visit HALL St. Helena or HALL Rutherford?
Visit HALL St. Helena for a classic Napa Valley tasting room experience with a tour, contemporary art, and architecture. Visit HALL Rutherford for an intimate, unhurried experience with access to HALL’s most limited wines, especially if you’re celebrating an occasion.
Is HALL Rutherford worth the extra cost?
It depends on what you want from your visit. HALL Rutherford hosts a maximum of 20 guests per day, so experiences are intimate and unhurried, and the wines poured are the most limited HALL makes: library vintages, single-appellation Cabernet Sauvignons, and The Platinum Collection, much of which is not poured at HALL St. Helena. If you want a classic Napa tasting room with an art collection and more flexibility on timing, HALL St. Helena is the better fit. If you’re celebrating an occasion or you collect HALL Cabernet Sauvignon, HALL Rutherford is the one to book.