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Inglenook
Inglenook Review
It's the house The Godfather built. Literally. Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola began his wine-making career in 1975, when he bought part of the historic Inglenook estate. He eventually reunited the original Inglenook land and purchased the ivy-covered 19th-century château to boot. In 2006 he renamed the property Rubicon Estate, intending to focus on his premium wines, including the namesake Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. Then, in 2011, he renamed the place Inglenook. Various tours cover the estate's history, the local climate and geology, and the sensory evaluation of wine. Two distinctly different tastings are held in an opulent, high-ceilinged tasting room. The Bistro, an on-site eatery, has seating in a picturesque courtyard.
- Address: 1991 St. Helena Hwy./Hwy. 29, Rutherford, CA 95473 | Map It
- Phone: 707/968-1100; 800/782-4266
- Cost: Tastings $25--$50, tours $45--$95
- Hours: Daily 10--5; call for tour times
- Website: www.inglenook.com
- Location: Rutherford
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