Located on 21.5 acres of land within the Auberge Road enclave adjacent to the iconic five-star luxury hotel Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, this magnificent, contemporary vineyard estate features a main house designed by Scott Johnson.
The house boasts high ceilings and wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling custom metal windows and doors showcasing the panoramic views of Napa Valley. The property includes a 75-foot pool, hot tub, lush gardens, and 3.11 acres of premium hillside Rutherford AVA Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, known for its exceptional complexity. At approximately 3,500 square feet, the single level main house offers an expansive, open floor plan combining a living-dining room.
The state-of-art gourmet kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Blue Star stove/oven, and three countertop appliance garages. Each of the two bedrooms has a deluxe bath. There is an office plus a media room which could also serve as a third bedroom.
The spacious primary bedroom features wall-to-wall glass doors opening onto terraces, a walk-in closet, a luxurious bathroom, and an adjacent room with custom German-made sliding doors to conform to an office or his-and-hers bedrooms.
At approximately 1,200 square feet, the guest house, designed by renowned architect Stanley Saitowitz, offers two individual bedroom suites, a living/dining/kitchen combination great room opening onto a spacious deck overlooking the stunning valley views, and the estate vineyard on both sides of the drive.
At the main house, the beautifully manicured landscaping, designed by Jack Chandler, incorporates multiple patios harmoniously set within the naturally wooded, rocky hillside. A cozy outdoor fireplace creates the perfect setting for the ultimate wine country lifestyle.
Other features include a saltwater system for the pool, a Kohler Power Systems 100 kW generator; three air conditioning units; three furnaces; a new roof on the main house; a 400-square-foot, temperature-controlled wine cellar/storage; updated ADT alarm system; new hot water heater; and dual 1,000-gallon propane tanks (2,000 gallons total).
The façade is veneered in Corten steel, and walls encase parts of the property. Both the main house and the guest house have hand-burnished concrete floors and custom, electronic, recessed sunshades.
The 3.11-acre vineyard in five blocks produced 10.774 tons of grapes in 2023 which were sold to Alpha Omega winery in St. Helena. Ten-plus tons of grape production equates to approximately 500 to 600 cases of wine with a current market value of $300 retail per bottle. After expenses, this may total a profit of over $1,600,000.
The property is adjacent to prestigious Auberge du Soleil, California wine country’s most iconic luxury resort hotel and restaurant. Inspired by the South of France and infused with California soul, this resort is nestled in a 33-acre, sunlit olive grove on the slopes of Rutherford Hill, featuring majestic views of Napa Valley.
It is distinguished as a prestigious Relais & Châteaux property and Forbes Five Star resort. The Restaurant, a 16-time recipient of a coveted Michelin Star, offers indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the stunning vineyard views.
Located between Oakville and St. Helena, the Rutherford AVA is a mecca for those who love Cabernet in particular, offering up full-bodied, luxurious Cabs and a delightful array of Bordeaux blends. Rutherford’s got a special something in its soil—a magical mix of gravel and sandy loam—along with a unique microclimate that gives grapes a longer time to hang and develop flavor.
All this leads to wines that boast tannins softened to a smooth, dusty elegance, creating the renowned “Rutherford Dust”—a signature trait that’s become one of the most captivating qualities of Rutherford’s renowned wineries, including Beaulieu Vineyard (BV), Inglenook, Peju, Cakebread, Rutherford Hill, and Sullivan Rutherford.
Forty Auberge offers easy access to the Auberge du Soleil Resort with the finest dining, spa treatments, club, and world class events. This property offers a rare opportunity to step into the world of premium wines and to own land capable of producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.
With luxurious amenities next door and stunning views, this vineyard estate is perfect for building your wine brand on the shoulders of giants in the heart of California’s wine country.