What Does the Term ‘Rutherford Dust’ Mean?
The phrase ‘Rutherford Dust’ is shorthand for all of the factors that make Rutherford one of the most enviable places on earth to cultivate grapes.
Stacy Briscoe is a Sonoma-based wine journalist and editor who produces content for several publications including Wine Enthusiast, SevenFifty Daily, and Wine Industry Network, among others. She also speaks at industry conferences, judges wine competitions, and is a WSET Diploma candidate. Stacy has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of California Santa Cruz and is often found with a book in hand (and a glass of wine in the other).
The phrase ‘Rutherford Dust’ is shorthand for all of the factors that make Rutherford one of the most enviable places on earth to cultivate grapes.
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