2022 Sullivan Napa Cabernet Ceur De Vigne

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Sullivan Estate Coeur de Vigne is a highly regarded, full-bodied red wine from Napa Valley's Rutherford district. Named after the French for "Heart of the Vine," it is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend (typically including Merlot and Malbec) that delivers plush dark fruit flavors, cocoa, and signature "dusty" Rutherford tannins.

About Sullivan - Rutherford Estate

The heritage of the Estate dates back two centuries to 1821 when ownership of the Napa Valley transitioned from Spain to Mexico. Twenty years later the Napa Valley was divided into two parcels through a land grant given by Governor Juan Alvarado —Rancho Caymus to the South, and Rancho Carne Humana to the North. Sullivan’s property lies on this historic division, marking an important chapter in the evolution of the estate.

A graphic artist by trade, James O’Neil Sullivan was known for his work with 60s icons such as The Monkees and Dick Clark Productions. An artist at heart, he began to make wine at home and a new passion began.

As his winemaking skills grew, so did his passion for the vine. For the next two decades, he explored California to find the finest area to grow Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1972, the winery was established and Jim moved his family permanently to the Rutherford Estate.

Bringing their artistic vision to the heart of the valley, the Sullivans collaborated with rising star architect John Marsh Davis, chefs and musicians from all over the world to build an Estate that would bring together creative visionaries.