The Estate

"We know good wines come from good sites." – Robert Parker

Two million years ago, the last in a series of five volcanic landslides created a small sliver of land in Napa Valley and gifted it with the rare combination of attributes necessary to grow the highest quality Bordeaux grape varietals. Measuring only one mile wide and one and one half miles long, this strip of land winds across the valley floor in the Oakville appellation from Screaming Eagle Vineyard, through the 55 acre Rudd Oakville Estate Vineyard, and continues north only as far as Dalla Valle. Leslie Rudd was extremely fortunate to become steward of a portion of this remarkable land in 1996, and with that good fortune, he feels comes great responsibility. His reverence for ensuring that the land achieves its full potential is shared by every Rudd employee and underlies every action we take in the fields as well as every decision we make in the cellar. Because of his commitment to the land, Leslie takes a long-term view rather than basing decisions merely on short-term financial considerations. His vision for the winery was founded upon a passion for the land and a clear intent to build a multi-generational winery with a legacy of excellence. This commitment to excellence drives our meticulous attention to detail starting in the vineyards and extending to every aspect of our winemaking.