Sullivan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley

Sullivan Vineyards

Other · Cabernet Sauvignon
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2012 Other 89/100
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Taster #1369 · Sep 14, 2025
91/100
Tannins are smooth and fine Plenty of fruit left But this is as good as it gets Drink now
2012 vintage
Taster #7080 · Jul 14, 2023
85/100
Definitely done, but in a weird and still drinkable way. All the fruit is completely gone. But still has great color, strong earthy tones, and tons of tannins No fruit; all earthiness and tannins
2012 vintage
Taster #8331 · Sep 24, 2022
70/100
Past it’s prime. A bit of a vinegar after taste following very earthy initial profile
2012 vintage
Taster #6239 · Dec 31, 2021
93/100
Was at its peak. Excellent!
2012 vintage
Taster #4234 · Dec 13, 2021
90/100
Solid cab in its prime. Did half bottle first night and vacuum sealed. But somehow turned quickly overnight. Bummer.
2012 vintage
Taster #3350 · Aug 29, 2021
91/100
I opened the bottle and had with a steak. Notes of vanilla, earth and tobacco. Paired well with my steak, had 2 glasses. Did not realize that it needed decanting, but drank the rest the next day with chicken pot pie and it was a great pairing. The extra air really helped, it was plummy and delicious. I will decant my last bottle before drinking.
2012 vintage
Taster #4051 · Mar 14, 2021
90/100
Slow to open. Seems a bit one-dimensional even after an hour or two. Much better day 2 with a bit of that Rutherford dust, menthol and long finish. Not sure if this just needs more time.
2012 vintage
Taster #2805 · Jun 21, 2020
92/100
No detailed notes. With a couple hours of air it opened up beautifully. Well balanced, long finish, complex. Sorry to see our last bottle go.
2012 vintage
Taster #6709 · May 23, 2020
91/100
Wonderfully aged and perfect to pair with steak. Velvety tannins and integrated flavors. Smooth long finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #0767 · May 9, 2020
89/100
Nice wine, not great. Red currents, strawberries, violets, underbrush, minerality, tobacco, green peppercorns, nice balance, but could be a bit longer on the flavors.
2012 vintage
Taster #8732 · Apr 29, 2020
85/100
Smells much better than it tastes. Not a bad finish but has what tastes like a much higher alcohol content than listed. Almost like a shot of everclear was mixed in. Wouldn’t recommend at this price. Anyone know a better way to describe that would be appreciated!
2012 vintage
Taster #5174 · Apr 27, 2020
90/100
Deep ruby with an excellent nose. Needed about an hour to open up, but the tightness was replaced by an excellent bouquet of flavors. Drinks like a $30-$40 cab. Could be cellared for a few more years, but all in all, a nice representation of Napa Valley Cabernet.
2012 vintage
Taster #2963 · Jan 31, 2020
91/100
nice wine had with pizza
2012 vintage
Taster #0938 · Nov 21, 2019
87/100
Like my prior note brickish with Rockette-like legs. Nice nose. Led to a a more pronounced front end and mid pallette with the heat came on to liven a peppery undertone of tea and slight tobacco finish and mocha undertones. Better.
2012 vintage
Taster #2963 · Jun 28, 2019
91/100
Nice wine had with leftover Prima’s pizza
2012 vintage
Taster #8875 · Jun 26, 2019
92/100
Drinking very well. Enjoy
2012 vintage
Taster #8875 · Jun 2, 2019
94/100
Outstanding value @$30. Drinking like a champ right now with many more years remaining.
2012 vintage
Taster #8875 · Apr 26, 2019
88/100
Rather flat. Could have been a contender. $20 level product.
2012 vintage
Taster #0938 · Apr 8, 2019
85/100
Meh. An hour into opening... getting brickish with Rockette-like legs. Nice nose. Led to a nonexistent front end and mid pallette although the heat came on to liven a peppery undertone of tea and slight tobacco finish - to say anything. Oh well. Two more bottles. We’ll see.
2012 vintage
Taster #3220 · Apr 1, 2019
80/100
Fortified welch’s grape juice. No structure, no depth, no complexity.
2012 vintage
Taster #6740 · Nov 25, 2018
89/100
Enjoyable Rutherford CA Cab will all nuances you would expect of this region and vintage. Best comment came from my wife who offered it tastes like a winery we would enjoy. Deep, dark, structured with a lengthy finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #2963 · May 1, 2018
91/100
Nice wine; aging very well. Almost three years since our last bottle. Had with leftover rigatoni calabrese with pistachios and ricotta salata. Try it next with red meat.
2012 vintage
Taster #9897 · Nov 9, 2017
90/100
Drinking well. Lots of cherry. Hot huge
2012 vintage
Taster #4607 · Jul 15, 2017
92/100
Drinking very well right now. Decanted for 3 hours. Was rough right out of the bottle but became jammy and multi dimensional after a couple hours. I'm biased for Sullivan wines after spending several hours over the years enjoying their wines on the property so take it for what it's worth, but I found this wonderful after opening up.
2012 vintage