Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Rutherford Merlot

9.32 ratings

9.21 pro ratings

Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.2

Took a while to open up in the glass, but this wine is very well structured with fine tannins and depth. Herbal, eucalyptus note underlies the fruit.

Took a while to open up in the glass, but this wine is very well structured with fine tannins and depth. Herbal, eucalyptus note underlies the fruit.

Aug 9th, 2014

9.3

Solid. Slight oxidation. Slightly finished color from the typical vibrancy of a Napa merlot. Fruit still present. Alcohol is there. Great wine

Solid. Slight oxidation. Slightly finished color from the typical vibrancy of a Napa merlot. Fruit still present. Alcohol is there. Great wine

Sep 16th, 2016