Sullivan Rutherford Estate
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Gravel and Sand"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 28
Vintage: 2017
Sullivan Rutherford Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Single block: Estate grown in a block with the highest concentration of gravel and sand
- Single clone: Clone 191 Cabernet Sauvignon has been the cornerstone of the most well-regarded wines the estate has produced over the last three decades
- Single variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon: this wine is dark, savory and epitomizes the richness and depth of the Rutherford nested appellation
- Single barrel: Aging for 22 months in 100% new French oak
Description
Born from gravel and sand, this unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is a 2017 single clone Cabernet Sauvignon from our Rutherford estate in the heart of Napa Valley. Winemaker Jeff Cole will produce only 60 bottles from a single block bearing some of the oldest vines on the estate. Clone 191 yields small berries that are concentrated and structured, producing wines with an intense richness of dark ripe fruit and spice married with plush tannins. A powerhouse with a voluptuous mouthfeel, this wine embodies the compelling union between strength and grace and will age beautifully into the next decade.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Jeff Cole
Winemaker, Sullivan Rutherford Estate
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
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Broken Barrel:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faustini Wines | 2018 | Proprietary Red Wine | Napa Valley | AVA II | 24 (2020) |
| Luna Vineyards | 2018 | Sangiovese | Oakville | Riserva | 24 (2020) |
| Sullivan Rutherford Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Gravel and Sand | 23 (2019) |
Winery Distribution
Sullivan Rutherford Estate 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)