| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Rutherford Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.8% |
| Price | $130.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-03-25 |
Perfect For
Dinner With The Parents, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Sullivan Rutherford Estate Coeur de Vigne 2021 Review
The legacy of Jim Sullivan thrives at his eponymous estate. This is a unique place in Napa. When the state was cutting up land with county lines, the border of the old parcels Rancho Carne Humana and Rancho Caymus ran right through the property. Today, Sullivan still resides on the dividing line. Named for the heart of the vine, this wine has a nose of graphite and blueberry jam with flecks of peppercorns. The palate is deep and wide with elegance. The wine is framed by subtle tannins that give it an epic balance.
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