Sullivan Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.245 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
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
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
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.

Jan 23rd, 2022
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
Mike Nagel

Beautiful velvety cab

Beautiful velvety cab

Oct 20th, 2018
Jonathan Bennett

First time I have tried this. Lovely!!!

First time I have tried this. Lovely!!!

Jul 25th, 2018