Sullivan Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.248 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Rutherford, 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
Ryan Guy

Day 2… much more aromatic. Fruit forward with blackcherry and currants. Pipe tobacco, vanilla bean and clove show evidence of barrique. Opulent pith feel with gritty tannins. Dark forest fruits and cedar linger on the palate which is persistent to finish. Drink with a several hour decant, but best to lay down a few more years I suspect.

Day 2… much more aromatic. Fruit forward with blackcherry and currants. Pipe tobacco, vanilla bean and clove show evidence of barrique. Opulent pith feel with gritty tannins. Dark forest fruits and cedar linger on the palate which is persistent to finish. Drink with a several hour decant, but best to lay down a few more years I suspect.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2022
Lee Manfred

Amazing Napa Cab. Smooth and rich. Beautiful. Great way to spend a blizzard.

Amazing Napa Cab. Smooth and rich. Beautiful. Great way to spend a blizzard.

1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2016
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

Classic Rutherford. Dark cherry fruit, bit of dusty spice, cassis, and vanilla.

Classic Rutherford. Dark cherry fruit, bit of dusty spice, cassis, and vanilla.

Feb 12th, 2016
Ray Vanderhoff

89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petite Verdot. Dark ruby color with some purple highlights and a thin garnet rim. Aromas of black fruit, cocoa, cola and a very noticeable hint of mint. The full bodied palate features black berry/plum/cherry fruit, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried herbs, baking spices and black pepper. Long and lingering earthy finish features a touch of vanilla. Big structure, savory and well softened tannins. Aging nicely. Thanks for the bottle, John P.

89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petite Verdot. Dark ruby color with some purple highlights and a thin garnet rim. Aromas of black fruit, cocoa, cola and a very noticeable hint of mint. The full bodied palate features black berry/plum/cherry fruit, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried herbs, baking spices and black pepper. Long and lingering earthy finish features a touch of vanilla. Big structure, savory and well softened tannins. Aging nicely. Thanks for the bottle, John P.

Dec 24th, 2024
Tree Kilpatrick

This is a decent Napa Cab. Complex and graceful. Plenty of char and decent fruits. Jam and jelly of berries. Lovely finish. Chewy too.

This is a decent Napa Cab. Complex and graceful. Plenty of char and decent fruits. Jam and jelly of berries. Lovely finish. Chewy too.

Nov 24th, 2024
Mark Schwarzmann

Always a favorite when grilling steaks, and didn't fail thjs time either. Full body and smooth, with a long finish and nice balance throughout.

Always a favorite when grilling steaks, and didn't fail thjs time either. Full body and smooth, with a long finish and nice balance throughout.

Aug 15th, 2023
Steve Haro

Earth more than fruit. Large tannic structure. Definite food wine. Tobacco finish.

Earth more than fruit. Large tannic structure. Definite food wine. Tobacco finish.

Mar 21st, 2021
Diana Benedikt

Nice wine. Smooth but with a good depth.  really benefited from decanting. 

Nice wine. Smooth but with a good depth.  really benefited from decanting. 

Nov 20th, 2020
Rich Mueller

Fab. Buy 100

Fab. Buy 100

Dec 1st, 2019
Ryan Gallagher

Great with pablano chicken noodle and dumplings

Great with pablano chicken noodle and dumplings

Dec 27th, 2018