Godward Vineyard

In 1970, Bill Godward came across a tranquil, idyllic ten-acre parcel on a gentle downslope on the Rutherford Bench, its old vineyard planted to Carignan and Syrah. The current vineyard was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 2002 and has consistently produced premium fruit. Bill passed away in 2019 at the age of 105, leaving the vineyard to his daughter, Jennifer Trainor, and her family. The family is dedicated to continuing Bill’s stewardship.

The Rutherford Dust Society’s mission is to encourage and promote the highest quality standards in grape growing and winemaking in the Rutherford Viticultural Area, to be good stewards of the land while building community, and to help wine lovers and the wine trade discover Rutherford’s expression of its unique terroir.

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