Rutherford Hill has a 60-acre estate vineyard in the Rutherford appellation of Napa Valley. It also leases 130 acres and sources grapes from the Napa Valley. Founded in 1972, the estate was in 1996 purchased by the Anthony Terlato, an importer of European wines. Today the Terlato family owns six California wineries including Alderbrook, Sanford and Chimney Rock. Even before the Terlatos' acquisition the estate focused on Merlot. Besides Merlot the estate makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and blends.