Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley 2015
Collectors! Cab lovers! Old-school Napa Valley Cabernet aficionados, and, well, anyone who loves simply classic, well-done, rich, complex, bold RUTHERFORD Cab --- today is your day. ESPECIALLY if you love it at 50% OFF what the rest of the world pays, with a 94-POINT score to boot! OH happy day!
THis really is a unique find for us. Sullivan has been quietly making big bad Cabernet since the 70s, from excellent fruit in the heart of Rutherford. In 2015 the wine is SOARING, man, seriously, with cassis, cedarwood, potpourri, smoky wood and deep Cabernet flavors (‘15 is a forceful vintage, too) served up with a side of homemade blueberry tart. Wow!! Serious juice that drinks great now with the right food, or definitely keep it in the deep stash to drink in 2030!!
Side note - Sullivan was recently sold, and you can expect some extremely sexy stuff coming out in the future, but we were incredibly lucky to get a bit of wine out of the cellar door at this superb price. While it lasts!
“Vintage after vintage, we strive to improve our techniques and redouble
our commitment to excellence. We are proud of the wines we craft, but
constantly scrutinize each detail for insights that can take us to the
next level. I am delighted to be part of a team that shares a philosophy
of dedication to quality and excited for continued investment towards
creating the finest Napa Valley wines.”
Jeff Cole, Winemaker
Technical Details
Country: United StatesRegion: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker: Jeff Cole
Alcohol: 14.80%
About The Producer
Situated in the heart of Napa Valley, Sullivan Rutherford Estate spans of 26 acres of vineyards and lush gardens. At the center are the family residence and winery which are open to visitors with an advance appointment. For nearly fifty years the Estate has been an oasis for artists, chefs, friends and wine lovers, and to this day remains a destination for discerning travelers.
The Estate was founded in 1972 by James ("Jim") O’Neil Sullivan, a visionary and pioneer of Rutherford, a premier Napa Valley appellation for Cabernet Sauvignon. Jim's passion for creating great wine predated the 1976 Judgement of Paris which famously recognized Napa Valley wines as among the best in the world.
Today, the Estate continues to build on its legacy of growing and crafting world class Cabernet Sauvignon. Under new ownership in 2018, the team is deeply investing in its vineyard programs and plans are underway to build a state of the art winery beginning in 2019.
Led by entrepreneur Juan Pablo Torres Padilla, the small private partnership recognizes great potential for crafting exquisite wines and a gracious visitor experience. “We’re building upon the foundation laid by James O’Neil Sullivan, and the estate he created during his lifetime. His deep commitment to the vineyards and sophisticated winemaking practices present us with tremendous opportunity. We share his values of hard work, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence and I’m committed to making this estate one of the best in Rutherford, Napa Valley, and the world,” says Padilla.
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