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Inglenook

1991 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573 (Formerly Rubicon Estate)
800-782-4266
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Ranked #2 of 19 activities in Rutherford
Type: Wineries
Activities: Wine tasting
Description: One of the most charming wineries in Napa Valley is partly owned by film-maker Francis Ford Coppola.
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Gurnee, Illinois, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

The historic nature of the Inglenook estate beckons that you MUST visit if in Napa. To ignore such a monumentally important Napa vineyard would be a big mistake. The price tag was very high ($50 / pp for a tour, followed by a tasting), but nevertheless we enjoyed it very much. Mr Coppola has done a great job of piecing... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This tour was definitely worth it; we have complete respect and admiration for the Coppola family for what they have done and are doing for this winery. This was one of our favorite stops on our journey through wine country- don't miss it and be sure to take the tour!

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Don't let the name fool you. Inglenook is under new ownership and from what we were told its box wine history is over -- except for inventory that may still be on the shelves across the country. Wine is on the pricey side at the vineyard but very good. Tastings also on high end. The estate is beautiful with a... More

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Napa, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013 via mobile

The grounds are beautiful. The building is large and impressive. The people are friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the wines are little better than jug wine quality. Three out of four isn't bad. I hear there is a new wine maker so hopefully the wine will get better. Check them out in 2015.

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Houston, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This was my 2nd time to do the seated tasting & pairing at Inglenook. The last time was in June 2012. It was a nice tour before but this time we our tour guide was young, new & very enthusiastic. Her name was Michelle McGovern. They had obviously trained her very, very well to begin with but her enthusiasm was... More

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Oakville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Francis Ford Coppola said those words, and he lives them with the amazing restoration over the last 40 years of Inglenook Vineyard in Rutherford, CA. The setting is second to none, and the wine is first class. The shop has the most tasteful and delightful collection of goodies, from owl water jugs to elegant bowls, to replicas of the hats... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

I've visited and spent time in 52 countries in my life. Bar none, this is my favorite vineyard and estate in all of Napa... in all of the world actually. I wonder if Francis Ford Coppola will ever be given his proper dues for saving and restoring one of the original six (and best) wine estates in Napa. Just last... More

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Bratislava
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Amazing winery, excellent wines! Thanks to the Godfather you can experience an amazing trip to the history - and taste wines of the future. Perfect guide explained everything into details, breathtaking winetasting in an old cellar. Simply you have to go there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013 via mobile

The basic Inglenook experience was a treat. Our guide was friendly and full of stories about the history of the valley as well as Inglenook itself. The tasting was great and absolutely no pressure to buy anything else. Simply an invitation to enjoy the grounds and the beautiful weather.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

It had been over 25 years since I visited this winery and it still dazzles me. The grounds are beautiful and the building equally breathtaking. We did a self-tour of the Niebaum artifiacts and Francis Ford Coppola's movie trinkets I felt honored that he shares with the public. I am most impressed that he shows great humanity towards heritage-he went... More

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