Scarecrow, Winery in Rutherford, Napa Valley, United States.
Scarecrow is a winery in Rutherford within Napa Valley, set on a 195-acre estate focused primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard draws grapes from about 25 acres of carefully tended vines.
The estate began as a residence in 1943 for MGM producer Joseph Judson Cohn and shifted toward wine production in 1945. Nearby wineries like Inglenook influenced this transition toward viticulture.
The vineyard's name reflects Joseph Cohn's career in Hollywood as a film producer. This entertainment industry connection remains part of the place's identity today.
The operation produces in limited quantities annually, with purchases mainly available to established mailing list members. Interested visitors should inquire ahead to arrange a visit.
This winery preserves its original root stock from 1945, surviving the phylloxera outbreak that swept through the region in the 1990s. While most Napa Valley vineyards required replanting, the historic vines here remained untouched.
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