The Coeur de Vigne begins its journey with a week-long cold soak to enhance colour and build tannin structure. Following a relatively slow fermentation and approximately three weeks on the skins, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel before being racked and settled for roughly 18 months in up to 60% new French oak. Grapes are primarily sourced from the 8.9ha estate in Rutherford, with additional fruit coming from a site in St. Helena. This wine is beautifully structured and fresh, showcasing excellent tension alongside red and blue fruit sweetness, complemented by warming spices—a hallmark of the hot vintage. Despite its vintage-driven richness, it remains wonderfully balanced, built on dusty mineral tension, spice, and elegant fruit character. Medium to full-bodied, the wine boasts fine tannins that linger through a lengthy finish. With over 3,000 cases produced, this is an ideal by-the-glass offering for steakhouses, delivering a fantastic snapshot of Rutherford-grown fruit. Crafted by winemaker Jeff Cole and managed by vineyard expert Mike Wolf, this is a versatile and impressive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. ~ 94 Decanter

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. ~94 Vinepair

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur De Vigne offers terroir-driven notes of black cherries, graphite, leather, and earthy herbs. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it displays a rich, layered mouthfeel with ripe tannins and impressive depth. This serious effort will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and drink well for 10-12 years. ~ 93 Jeb Dunnuck

Aromas of blackcurrants, mocha, cedar, and graphite. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, dried herbs, blackberry bush and tobacco. Quite plush and generous, with a soft structure. Drink or hold.~92 James Suckling

Ripe plums and black currants mix with cocoa, tobacco, and pencil shavings carried by fine tannins, balanced length, and a velvety mouthfeel. ~92 Wine Enthusiast

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