Sullivan Vineyards

Coeur de Vigne Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.218 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

This is another terrific Napa red from the problematic 2020 vintage.

Purple in color with a short purple rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

This Napa Merlot is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable, even by itself.

Wine Enthusiasts 96 points.

Nicely balanced and delicious. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A blend of 68% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 20 months in (55% New) French Oak barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.

This is another terrific Napa red from the problematic 2020 vintage.

Purple in color with a short purple rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

This Napa Merlot is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable, even by itself.

Wine Enthusiasts 96 points.

Nicely balanced and delicious. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A blend of 68% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 20 months in (55% New) French Oak barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.

Nov 20th, 2024
Neil Valenzuela

✨✨ #1000✨✨
Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, mocha, cigar box and new leather. Flavors of ripe plum, blackberry and a dried violet finish.

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 2% Petite Verdot.

🥇 92 points Jeb Dunnuck
🥇 92 points Wilfred Wong

Here’s to the next 1000 rated wines. Cheers!!

✨✨ #1000✨✨
Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, mocha, cigar box and new leather. Flavors of ripe plum, blackberry and a dried violet finish.

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 2% Petite Verdot.

🥇 92 points Jeb Dunnuck
🥇 92 points Wilfred Wong

Here’s to the next 1000 rated wines. Cheers!!

1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2020
Cein Lockefeller

Great wine overall. That strong jammy from this vintage can be found here but with just about right amount of tannins it feels delightful on the texture.

Great wine overall. That strong jammy from this vintage can be found here but with just about right amount of tannins it feels delightful on the texture.

Oct 9th, 2023
Katie

10/19 Tonia “business dinner” with Lincoln

10/19 Tonia “business dinner” with Lincoln

Oct 20th, 2022
Jack Manfred

Absolutely delicious.

Absolutely delicious.

Dec 28th, 2021
Van Page

Great wine. Good luck finding it in this vintage.

Great wine. Good luck finding it in this vintage.

Mar 19th, 2015
bharat

Light to medium body. Upon opening taste of cherry, plum, tobacco, and oak in the back end. On the nose I get some mocha and vanilla. Will continue my notes after a few hours of decanting

Light to medium body. Upon opening taste of cherry, plum, tobacco, and oak in the back end. On the nose I get some mocha and vanilla. Will continue my notes after a few hours of decanting

Nov 23rd, 2020
Celia Flores

Celia had this 2 months ago

Celia had this 2 months ago

Sep 25th, 2024
Andrew Neyer

Andrew had this 7 months ago

Andrew had this 7 months ago

Apr 29th, 2024
Ryan McNamara

Ryan had this a year ago

Ryan had this a year ago

Jan 2nd, 2024