Sullivan Vineyards
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 160
Vintage: 2015
Sullivan Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Small-lot, 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, elegant and powerful with beautiful structure
- Aged in 100% new French oak
- Aromas of blueberries and plum, balanced with dark chocolate, representative of true Rutherford Dust
- Bright in flavor, dark cherries and dark berries, plush and concentrated for the finish
Description
Representing all that is the Sullivan estate and the world-class quality Cabernet Sauvignon that is produced from it, don’t miss out on this beautiful, one-of-a kind stunner. From our small estate vineyard, your 100% Cabernet Sauvignon shows aromas of blueberries and plum balanced with dark chocolate. Bright in flavor, dark cherries and dark berries, plush and concentrated for the finish, it is a representative of classic Rutherford Dust. Aged in 100% new French oak.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Jeff Cole
Winemaker, Sullivan Vineyards
Since 2013, winemaker Jeff Cole has brought his strong foundation of experience and an intimate understanding of the estate in making world-class wines to Sullivan Rutherford Estate. In 2018, under new ownership, Jeff was given the resources to take Sullivan to another level, engaging viticulturist Mike Wolf and adding new A +++ vineyard properties to the winery’s portfolio. Throughout the last decade, Cole has developed his own distinct creative process and style at Sullivan. The estate model has provided total control over the entire process, from planting to farming to production. This has lent an incredible sense of creative freedom, where he has gotten to experiment and, in recent years, make wines with a consistency that continues to push the boundaries of Sullivan’s rigorous commitment to exceptional Bordeaux varieties.
Last fall, the team broke ground on a new state-of-the-art winery. Thanks to Jeff and the rest of the winery’s team, the relatively unknown winery in the middle of Rutherford just a few years ago has quickly established itself as one of the valley’s most exciting.
Jeff grew up in Yountville and received his degree in wine and viticulture from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining Sullivan he was assistant winemaker at Schramsberg and J. Davies wineries.
Country born: United States
Education: Graduated with Wine & Viticulture degree from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Lakeside Beverages
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Granite Bay CA 95746
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Winery Distribution
Sullivan Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Taiwan (Euro Drink Importer)