Sullivan Rutherford Estate Wine Tasting, Scottsdale—7:30 to 8:30 PM
About Sullivan Rutherford Estate
Situated in the heart of Napa Valley, Sullivan Rutherford Estate spans 26 acres of vineyards and lush gardens. At the center are the family residence and winery which are open to visitors with an advance appointment. For nearly fifty years the Estate has been an oasis for artists, chefs, friends, and wine lovers, and to this day remains a destination for discerning travelers.
The Estate was founded in 1972 by James (“Jim”) O’Neil Sullivan, a visionary and pioneer of Rutherford, a premier Napa Valley appellation for Cabernet Sauvignon. Jim’s passion for creating great wine predated the 1976 Judgement of Paris which famously recognized Napa Valley wines as among the best in the world.
Today, the Estate continues to build on its legacy of growing and crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Under new ownership in 2018, the team is deeply investing in its vineyard programs and plans are underway to build a state-of-the-art winery beginning in late 2020.
Winemaker Jeff Cole
“We are proud of the wines we craft, but constantly scrutinize each detail for insights that can take us to the next level.” — Jeff Cole, Winemaker
Having joined Sullivan Rutherford Estate in 2013, Winemaker Jeff Cole draws on a strong foundation of experience and an intimate understanding of the Estate in making world-class wines.
Jeff earned a degree in Wine and Viticulture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining Sullivan, he worked with Schramsberg and J. Davies Vineyards, where from 2006 through 2013 he played an indispensable role both in J. Davies’ red wine program and Schramsberg’s méthode champenoise sparkling wine production.
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