S.R. Tonella Cellars is the culmination of over 100 continuous years of winemaking in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley. We craft limited production wines from select benchland vineyards where a piece of our history is shared with our members and invited guests. Join our mailing list to receive information about our Spring and Fall Allocated Wine Releases. Sign up below.
Opens with lifted aromas of grapefruit zest and white blossom, followed by hints of nectarine and subtle sea-spray freshness. The palate is poised and textural, combining crystalline acidity with a finely layered mouthfeel. Flavors of lemon curd and green melon are underscored by a mineral thread, leading to a focused, elegant finish marked by precision and quiet depth.
Appellation: 100% Rutherford, Napa Valley
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Cooperage: 50% French Oak, 50% Stainless Steel – 12 Months
Our next offering will begin on March 17th, 2026.
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Sur lie aging in the lightest toast of new French oak allows the purity of Semillon to shine. A luminous golden hue hints at depth and texture. The nose opens with fresh citrus and lemon peel, layered with subtle brioche and ripe Asian pear. On the palate, vibrant acidity carries notes of lemon curd and wet stone minerality, complemented by a gentle touch of vanilla. The finish is poised and persistent, with savory nuance and refined length.
Appellation: 100% Napa Valley, Rutherford
Composition: 95% Organic Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Cooperage: 50/50 French Oak & Stainless Steel – 12 Months
Our next offering will begin on March 17th, 2026.
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Delivers striking depth and precision, opening with intense aromas of black plum, ripe blackberry, and crushed blueberry, layered with violet, graphite, and subtle espresso. The palate is powerful yet finely tuned, offering a dense core of dark fruit framed by polished, muscular tannins and vibrant mountain- grown acidity. Savory notes of cocoa nib and dried herbs add complexity through the midpalate, leading to a long finish marked by tension, freshness, and refinement.
Appellation: 100% Stagecoach Vineyard
Composition: 100% Malbec
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 70% New – 18 Months
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Layered aromas of ripe cassis and black bramble, accented by dried sage, dark chocolate and subtle baking spices. Full-bodied yet composed, the palate shows finely grained, rounded tannins supported by fresh, well-judged acidity. Concentrated and seamless, it delivers depth and persistence, finishing long and assured with classic Rutherford poise.
Appellation: Rutherford Bench
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 70% New – 18 Months
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Our most limited release, representing only 5% of our Cabernet Sauvignon production. Reveals itself with a deep rich purple color, aromas of cassis and violet which integrate into subtle oak notes and deep layered textures. We carefully select specific barrels to showcase the purest expression of our distinct terroir and multigenerational commitment.
Appellation: 100% Rutherford Bench
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 85% New – 18 Months
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Simply complex. Opens with plum, cherry, cocoa and juniper berry notes. Lively on the palate with evolving layers of red & black stone fruit, savory spices and vanilla. Rich, lush fine tannins give way to a lengthy finish of cassis, juniper, mocha and whispers of minerality.
Appellation: Rutherford
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 70%new
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