About the winery

The Inglenook legacy began in 1879 when Gustave Niebaum, a Finnish sea captain, wine connoisseur and entrepreneur, came to Rutherford to build a wine estate that would rival Europe´s finest. When Niebaum´s grandnephew, John Daniel, Jr. inherited the chateau and vineyards in the 1930s, Inglenook had already earned international acclaim. Francis and Eleanor Coppola purchased the property in 1975 and have spent forty years reuniting the original vineyards, returning winemaking operations to the chateau, and restoring Inglenook´s illustrious heritage with the help of renowned wine consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt and Managing Director and Winemaker Philippe Bascaules. In honor of this estate and its historical significance, we have restored the name, Inglenook.; Distinctively appointed tasting rooms, vaulted stone cellars and a spectacular hand-carved stair case are a few of the dramatic attractions. At the Centennial Museum visitors can see documents and artifacts from Inglenook's early beginning and the story of the Coppola family restoration of the Estate.

Tour

Tasting Room Size Medium Tasting Room Atmosphere Comfortable, spacious, and visually alluring, our tasting rooms showcase the original sandstone rockwork that was constructed by more than twenty-five masons when the Chateau took shape in 1882. Music in Tasting Room: Classical View from Tasting Room: Formal courtyard with fountain Wine Education: Wery knowledgeable staff Food Available: Wines by the glass and limited food items to pair with wine available in the Bistro

Tasting room

Winery Features Open to the public Open by appointment - call/email Offers tours by appointment - call/email Winery is family friendly Seated tasting available Tasting available in private area Tasting fee Indoor tasting area Outdoor tasting area Winery has gardens Winery includes wine caves Winery property is historical landmark Romantic Family run Winery practices sustainable agriculture/production Winery can host corporate functions up to 200 people Club member lounge Family Friendly Winery Borrow boats from The Bistro and float them in the fountain while parents enjoy a glass of wine.

Wine styles produced:

Still

Varieties produced:

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Marsanne

Merlot

Petite Sirah

Petit Verdot

Primitivo

Roussanne

Sauvignon Blanc

Semillon

Syrah

Viognier

Zinfandel