Sullivan Steele

Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Bottled Rutherford Merlot 2012

Surprisingly delicious at 10 years of age. Wonderful ripe Napa jelly fruit. Surprisingly good acid, the tannins have receded but still provide some structure. Rarely drink Napa merlot but this is compelling. Certainly somewhat biased by the fact that I worked on this vineyard in 2011. Nice pairing with skirt steak on the grill. — 4 years ago

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Steele Wines

Stymie Founder's Reserve Lake County Merlot

Well first off the was the 2012 vintage Syrah not merlot. Its a decent wine, good body. Dry finish. The original price I believe is 38 dollars and for that price there are other alternative wines that provide more of an experience. However, if there you can find this wine for the mid 20 dollar range it would be very good price and well worth the money. — 6 years ago

Steele Wines

Scarlet Lake County Red Blend

As of now my favorite! — 7 years ago

Steele Wines

Lake County Cabernet Franc 2015

Great Cab Franc for this wonderful Mother’s Day! Lots of jammy fruit, slightly tannic. Needs a longer decant but I was too anxious! Cheers! 🍷💐 — 8 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Happy Mother's day! 🌼🌸🌼 Lovely flowers and review.
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@Trixie thanks! Hope you had a special Mother’s Day!!

Sullivan Vineyards

Heart of the Vineyard Red Blend 2012

It’s always easy to be biased for a wine you had some small part in contributing to (I worked at the vineyard right before this harvest) but this is authentically excellent. Has aged extremely well. With a 1.5 hour decant and a slight chill, the classic dusty Rutherford fruit with very nice acid on the finish comes through in spades. Very long finish and quite in balance. Perfect pairing with some beautiful dry aged strip steaks to round out Thanksgiving weekend. — 7 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Pooneet K, super happy that you were able to drink a wine that you had a hand in making!! I won’t buy Sullivan, as nearly 40 years ago, I had a “not great” experience with the winery and their wines!!

Sullivan Vineyards

James O'Neil Estate Grown Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Tasted this upon its release @ the winery. It benefited from a few years of cellaring. Happy I have a few more. — 6 years ago

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Shooting Star (Jed Steele)

Lake County Pinot Noir 2016

Very smooth and very good... especially for the price. — 7 years ago

Steele Wines

Pacini Vineyard Zinfandel 1999

It is simply amazing how well this wine has held up for 20 years considering it’s a Zinfandel. There is still plenty of fruit and structure. Some of the fruit is muted, but the color was on point and still pretty clear. — 7 years ago

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Jumpin' Juice (Patrick Sullivan)

Half Full Pinot Blend

N O
9.5

Light fruity juicy AF — 8 years ago

Steele Wines

Steele Cuvée California Chardonnay 2015

Wine #3. paired with a creamy salmon. Admittedly the first few sips were not great (possibly because I have an adversion to Chardonnay; or maybe I needed the wine to warm up). The pairing was spot-on but not my favorite wine on its own. — 8 years ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Rutherford Estate Chardonnay 2022

Smooth, honey not too over powering — 8 months ago

Steele Wines

Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Full, earthy, balanced. — 5 years ago

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Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Bottled Coeur de Vigne Rutherford Red Blend 2015

Ming L
9.3

A charming left bank blend with a high percentage of CF for 15’. Blueberry, cassis, espresso, dried herbs, and lavender. Hint of crushed rocks too. Medium to full body. A harmonious palate with round gentle acidity, lush texture, and grainy yet polished firm elegant tannins. Lingering lightly candied finish.
Finesse and classy, yet so approachable.
— 5 years ago

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Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Grown Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Needs a solid 1.5 hrs + to open and come alive. Once it does, excellent. — 6 years ago

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Jumpin' Juice (Patrick Sullivan)

Yellow Yarra Valley White Blend

Asparagus, green bell pepper with lemon juice!!! Weird but addicting. — 7 years ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Assemblage Estate Grown Red Blend 2013

Another masterpiece from @Sullivan Vineyards. Cherry, plum, vanilla-laced oak, and a loamy, dusty finish. Mouth-filling but subtle. Loads of interest for the experienced; great introduction for the novice. One to savor. — 8 years ago

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Patrick Sullivan

Fruit of The Sky Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Juicy red berries, eucalyptus, intense floral notes. Super funky, but yet so balanced. Playful. Like butterfies in your belly, it’s like a crazy romance. One of the best I drank in 2017! — 8 years ago