2014 was another early and excellent quality year, with vintners are using words like “quality,” “depth of flavor” and “excellent” to describe their expectations for the vintage. Many also note “perfect weather,” “abundant crop” and “good fortune” among the blessings they are counting - another great year, exciting, fantastic, beautiful, demanding due to the August earthquake, but fruitful nonetheless.

A typical Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2014 Sullivan boasts dark cherry with hints of tobacco and cola. This wine has mineral and earthy undertones that compliment the savory dark chocolate notes which add depth and complexity.