Rutherford
California · United States · Wine Auction Prices
Rutherford is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The auction database contains 1,907 lots, averaging $186 per bottle and ranging $1–$12,500. The median auction vintage is 2002. The top wines at auction include Sloan, Proprietary Red, Rutherford, Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Quintessa, Rutherford, Inglenook, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Schrader, GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, while leading producers include Sloan, Beaulieu Vineyard, Schrader, Quintessa. The Rutherford sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon delivers cassis, dark cherry, cedar, and structured tannin typical of California. The specific site character — soils, elevation, and microclimate — imparts a distinctive expression that separates Rutherford wines from neighbouring areas. Top producers show depth, concentration, and aging potential of 10–25 years.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sloan Proprietary Red | $403 | 292 |
| Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $51 | 94 |
| Quintessa Quintessa, Rutherford | $122 | 85 |
| Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon | $499 | 78 |
| Schrader GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $301 | 65 |
| Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon | $53 | 64 |
| Flora Springs Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $81 | 57 |
| Frank Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $203 | 43 |
| Greer Cabernet Sauvignon | $184 | 39 |
| Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon | $78 | 38 |
| Sloan Asterisk | $170 | 29 |
| Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | $34 | 27 |
| Beaulieu Vineyard Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon | $92 | 26 |
| Staglin Booth Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon | $106 | 25 |
| Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Old | $163 | 23 |
| Pina Firehouse Cabernet Sauvignon | $67 | 20 |
| Scarlett McGah Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $198 | 19 |
| Flora Springs 25th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon | $124 | 18 |
| The Terraces Cabernet Sauvignon | $40 | 17 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | $60 | 15 |
Top Producers
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