Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Alder & Sun Cellars
A bright Rutherford cellar pairing crisp Sauvignon Blanc with polished Napa Cabernet.
The story
Where the wine comes from
Alder & Sun is a fictional family cellar set on the Rutherford bench, imagined around two sides of Napa: brisk Sauvignon Blanc and generous Cabernet Sauvignon.
The estate story pairs solar-powered production with careful farming and an easygoing table-first style designed for discovery rather than ceremony.
Winemaking
Elena Alder, second-generation winemaker
Philosophy
Make Rutherford wines with clarity and warmth: bright whites first, polished reds after, and nothing too precious for dinner.
Region
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
The wines
What could be on your table
Alder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Illustrative vintage
Dark red fruit, chai spice, violet and vanilla on a silky, layered finish.
Pairs with: Grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, aged hard cheese.
$85 a bottle · Serve at 60-65°F
Sunroom Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Illustrative vintage
Blackcurrant, cedar and fine-grained tannin built for the dinner table.
Pairs with: Roast beef, hard cheeses, mushroom dishes.
$65 a bottle · Serve at 60-65°F
Alder Grove Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Illustrative vintage
Crisp citrus, melon and a bright, clean finish.
Pairs with: Goat cheese, oysters, grilled vegetables.
$38 a bottle · Serve at 45-50°F
This winery, its wines, vintages and tasting notes are entirely fictional examples.
Tasting collections
Choose the evening you want to host
Each collection is built by the winery to introduce a room of guests to what they do.
Rutherford, Light to Dark
5 bottles · $250 deposit
A guided walk through the Rutherford bench, from Sauvignon Blanc up to estate Cabernet.
4–10 guests
Host this tastingWhite Gold & Cabernet Night
4 bottles · $200 deposit
Crisp Sauvignon Blanc and layered Cabernet side by side, introduced by the fictional winemaker.
4–10 guests
Host this tastingPick an evening, set a date, and invite the room. The deposit is recorded as a simulated commitment while we're in preview — no card is charged.