About This Winery
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Robert Skalli is a third-generation French winemaker who was inspired by the similarities between Napa Valley and the wine-growing regions of his home. In 1982, he purchased 1,500 acres of land in northeastern Napa Valley and developed a vineyard with classic Bordeaux varieties. A few years later he added to his holding by purchasing the 35-acre Rutherford Estate, and in 1988 built the winery.
The original 1882 Victorian home on the Rutherford Estate is a historic landmark named “Atkinson House” after its original owners. A French winemaker named Edward St. Supéry later purchased the property and lived in the Atkinson House. When choosing a name for the winery, St. Supéry was selected.
Adjacent to the historic house is the modern concrete winery and tasting room. This “destination winery” has an extensive art gallery above the spacious tasting room, featuring seasonal exhibits by local and internationally renowned artists. Visitors are welcome at any time to take the self-guided tour from the gallery level. A map guides visitors to interesting exhibits, and explanatory reader boards are at each point of interest. There are windows that look down into the winery operation. Don’t miss the Sensory Evaluation Kiosk (known as “smell-a-vision”) up in the gallery to take in some of the characteristic aromas of their wines.
St. Supery’s trademark varietals are Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. All wines are made from estate fruit. Several smaller lots of wines are produced that are available only through the winery. In total there are 18 different wines made.
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Winery Information
Fees: Open daily 10 to 5 pmTasting fee $10, VIP Tasting $25
Price Range: $20 to $90 per bottle
Established: 1982
Vineyards: 500+ acres
Production: 90,000 cases
Tour Info: Tours by Appointment , Informal Tours
Self-Guided; Guided/VIP if you call 800-231-9116
Unique Amenities: Extensive self guided winery tour, art gallery and VIP tasting.
Winery Dog: Daisy & Olive (German Short-Haired Pointers) & GG (English Lab)
Amenities
- Art Gallery
- Barrel Sampling
- Event Space
- Food Available
- Gift Shop
- Picnic Sites
- Private Tasting
- Tours Available
- Wine Education Seminars
Ambiances
- Hip & Stylish
- Historic Features
- Kid Friendly
- Resort Like
Wine Types
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
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