The Winery Sullivan of Rutherford of California

Winery Sullivan
The winery offers 30 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 57 of the estates of California.
It is located in Rutherford in the region of California
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The Winery Sullivan is one of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in of Rutherford to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Sullivan Estate is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Napa Valley in California, specifically in the upscale region of Rutherford. It is a vineyard in operation since the 1970s that expresses a deep love for the vine, wine, and the earth. This family-run operation has gained notoriety for its characterful red wines, principally Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, enhanced by the unique terroir of Rutherford. Spanning 26 acres, this estate is a harmonious balance between nature and technology. Each vineyard is rigorously maintained, with rows of vines carefully aligned illustrating the family's commitment to excellence. Here, environmentally respectful farming practices are the norm, which is reflected in the impeccable quality of the grapes harvested each season. The Sullivan Estate sets itself apart with its artisanal winemaking craftsmanship. Production takes place on a small scale, allowing a meticulous and personalized approach to each batch of wine. The winemaking team dedicates their expertise to the extraction of intense fruity aromas, supple tannins, and the complex structure characteristic of the wines from the Sullivan Estate. When visiting the Sullivan Estate, one is struck by the sense of community that reigns on-site. The Sullivans have created a welcoming setting, where wine enthusiasts can savor a varied range of wines while admiring the picturesque landscape of the surrounding vineyards. Their tasting room, an elegant barn-style structure, invites relaxation and contemplation. From vineyard to cellar, the Sullivan Estate embodies a combination of passion, craftsmanship, and dedication to the land.

Top Winery Sullivan wines

Looking for the best Winery Sullivan wines in Rutherford among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Sullivan wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Sullivan wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Sullivan

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Sullivan

How Winery Sullivan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of provencal stew, moussaka with spices or veal chop with mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Sullivan

On the nose the red wine of Winery Sullivan. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Sullivan. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Sullivan

  • 2005With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Sullivan.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Rutherford

The wine region of Rutherford is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Frank Family or the Domaine Scarecrow produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rutherford are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rutherford often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or green apple and sometimes also flavors of peach, citrus or tropical.

In the mouth of Rutherford is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 268 estates and châteaux in the of Rutherford, producing 544 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rutherford go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Winery Sullivan

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Sullivan

How Winery Sullivan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of rice with sausage meat and tomatoes, sea bream a la plancha or nanie's diced ham quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Sullivan

On the nose the white wine of Winery Sullivan. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Sullivan. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Sullivan

  • 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Sullivan.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top pink wines of Winery Sullivan

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Sullivan

How Winery Sullivan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The word of the wine: Body

Character of a wine combining a good constitution (structure and flesh) with warmth.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Sullivan

Planning a wine route in the of Rutherford? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Sullivan.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.