We are honored to share that Round Pond Estate has been named Best Cabernet Sauvignon Winery 2025 – Napa Valley by LUXlife Magazine as part of their international Hospitality Excellence Awards.
Now in its tenth year, this global recognition celebrates businesses that exemplify innovation, authenticity, and craftsmanship in hospitality. To be acknowledged among such exceptional peers is both humbling and deeply meaningful to our family and team.
Rooted in Rutherford
For more than four decades, the MacDonnell family has cultivated Cabernet Sauvignon in the heart of Rutherford—one of Napa Valley’s most renowned appellations for this celebrated varietal. Here, deep gravel soils and the region’s distinctive microclimate yield wines of remarkable depth, structure, and finesse.
It is from this extraordinary terroir that Round Pond Estate crafts its acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons. From our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon to our highly limited Gravel Series, each bottling represents the pinnacle of our portfolio and the culmination of generations of dedication to this noble grape.
The Art of Cabernet Sauvignon
Owned and operated by the second generation of the MacDonnell family, Round Pond Estate is an ultra-premium producer devoted to crafting pure, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects both the land and the people behind it. Guided by two generations of winegrowing expertise and a steadfast commitment to detail, our winemaking philosophy balances time-honored tradition with a pursuit of precision and purity.
Over the years, this enduring approach has allowed us to cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon so exceptional that it is sought after by some of the region’s most esteemed wineries. Each vintage is a testament to the harmony between vineyard and cellar—a reflection of Rutherford’s character and the artistry of our team.
A Testament to the Team
This award is a reflection of the incredible people who bring our wines to life—our vineyard stewards, cellar crew, hospitality team, and everyone who shares in our mission to craft Cabernet Sauvignon of distinction and authenticity.
We are grateful to our guests, members, and community who continue to inspire us each day. Your enthusiasm for our wines and your belief in our purpose make honors like this possible.
From Our Family to Yours
We invite you to raise a glass with us in celebration of this recognition and all that it represents—decades of devotion to Cabernet Sauvignon, to our craft, and to the enduring spirit of Napa Valley.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
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