2024 Proprietary White

By blending Viognier and Sémillon, we aim to showcase the versatility of Rutherford’s terroir, not just for reds, but for whites with depth and character. This unique blend shows the lush aromatics of each varietal balanced by clean, bright flavors.

Member Price: $36-$43 

We created the Proprietary White to explore a different expression of white wine from our estate—one that complements our Sauvignon Blanc. While Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and citrus-driven, the Proprietary White leans into texture, florality, and stone fruit richness.

The Proprietary family of wines are comprised of unique blends and varietals sourced entirely from our Rutherford Estate. Crafted with balance and a dedication to expressing our terroir, these wines represent an annual “homage” to the vintage and are made exclusively for members and guests of Round Pond Estate and not available elsewhere.

Pair with Chef’s Nectarine & Lardo Biscuit

Tasting Notes

Gorgeous aromatics of white lily, jasmine, and citrus blossom enticingly waft from the glass. Upon the palate, honeydew, apricot, and white peach mingle with hints of honeysuckle on the finish. This wine coats the mouth with a great weight while being perfectly balanced with soft, subtle acidity. Barrel fermented in neutral oak lends to delicate hints of brioche and vanilla. Enjoy this delightful wine with your favorite chicken or light fish recipes or as a perfect pairing with oysters and sushi. It also pairs beautifully with spicy foods.

Vineyard Notes

2024 was a picture-perfect growing season with exceptional fruit set, balanced vines, and ideal ripening. While days were a bit hotter than usual during the summer months, nights cooled significantly, slowing vines to replenish and balance out ripening. Careful canopy management was key to ensuring we got dappled sunlight on the fruit without too much sun exposure on the hot days. The warmer weather helped us achieve maximum ripeness and concentration with deep color and flavors for our red wines while our white wines have our signature bright acidity mixed with loads of tropical aromas and flavors.

Winemaker Notes

This wine is a blend of 60% Viognier and 40% Sémillon pressed together with varying percentages of each varietal in each press load. The wines are allowed to stay on their lees for an extended period before a barrel by barrel selection for the final blend. This wine is bright, complex and layered, with luscious floral notes and rich, ripe tropical fruit notes.

Technical Details

Type:

White

Region:

California

Appellation:

Rutherford

Vintage:

2024

Case Production:

508