Hartwell Vineyards

Sunshine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.319 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Deep garnet red. Aged characteristics on the nose with burnt or smoked wood, a little mesquite, red berries and some dark soil. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Definitely not as much power as the 1996. Light baking spices on the palate with some soft red fruits. A little something in the long finish. Drink now.

Deep garnet red. Aged characteristics on the nose with burnt or smoked wood, a little mesquite, red berries and some dark soil. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Definitely not as much power as the 1996. Light baking spices on the palate with some soft red fruits. A little something in the long finish. Drink now.

Apr 15th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.4

So I believe this Sunshine Vineyard is from the Wappo Hill portion of the Hartwell Estate......sorry now this portion belongs to the Realm Cellars estate. (Moonracer) Highly recommend checking out if you find it @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @David L @Isaac Pirolo @Roman Sukley @Paul T

Medium to deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. Stinky and savory on the nose straight from the get go. Opened up over the next half hour or so with stoney notes, a touch smoky and soft red cherries. Well integrated and smooth, moderate tannins (6/10). Beautiful aged characteristics on the palate with notes of dusty black cherries, a touch of chalk and dust, mushrooms, truffles, and also gains some aged red cherries. Medium plus body with a super long finish. This bottle has aged very well. Drink now if you like power in your Cabernet but this will keep for few more years. Drink till 2020.

So I believe this Sunshine Vineyard is from the Wappo Hill portion of the Hartwell Estate......sorry now this portion belongs to the Realm Cellars estate. (Moonracer) Highly recommend checking out if you find it @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @David L @Isaac Pirolo @Roman Sukley @Paul T

Medium to deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. Stinky and savory on the nose straight from the get go. Opened up over the next half hour or so with stoney notes, a touch smoky and soft red cherries. Well integrated and smooth, moderate tannins (6/10). Beautiful aged characteristics on the palate with notes of dusty black cherries, a touch of chalk and dust, mushrooms, truffles, and also gains some aged red cherries. Medium plus body with a super long finish. This bottle has aged very well. Drink now if you like power in your Cabernet but this will keep for few more years. Drink till 2020.

Apr 8th, 2017
Dave Schneider

A little flat at first but with a few minutes this wine opened up beautifully. All of the tannins have melted away with time revealing a silky smooth, oak infused dark cherry and anise wine.

A little flat at first but with a few minutes this wine opened up beautifully. All of the tannins have melted away with time revealing a silky smooth, oak infused dark cherry and anise wine.

May 23rd, 2020
Bobby Gilbane

$40 for this brilliant bottle while people are paying $225 for The Realm Moonracer (sane vineyard, adjusted for inflation?). If the moonracer bottle is as good as this in 25 years, that’s a huge success.

$40 for this brilliant bottle while people are paying $225 for The Realm Moonracer (sane vineyard, adjusted for inflation?). If the moonracer bottle is as good as this in 25 years, that’s a huge success.

Feb 19th, 2019
David From The 504

Leisurely Sunday, and this Napa beauty is showing so well! Hits you right in the face with the nose. Well balanced exactly what I needed.

Leisurely Sunday, and this Napa beauty is showing so well! Hits you right in the face with the nose. Well balanced exactly what I needed.

May 14th, 2017
Steve Gautier

PnP. Wonderful mature Cab with plum and black cherry. Fruit seemed more alive than last year.

PnP. Wonderful mature Cab with plum and black cherry. Fruit seemed more alive than last year.

Aug 8th, 2015
Paul J
9.7

Powerful, yet refined Cab, with an insane nose!! Resembles a Bordeaux, but one of the longer, deeper cabs I have ever had! Would love to grab some more!

Powerful, yet refined Cab, with an insane nose!! Resembles a Bordeaux, but one of the longer, deeper cabs I have ever had! Would love to grab some more!

Aug 8th, 2015
Doug Kahn

Doug had this 8 years ago

Doug had this 8 years ago

Nov 17th, 2016
Jeridan Frye

Hospitality Spring Mountain Winery

9.3

Jeridan had this 9 years ago

Jeridan had this 9 years ago

Jan 18th, 2016
Michael McMillan

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

Mar 7th, 2015