J.O. Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon Founders Reserve Rutherford 2019 Wood Box Rare Bourbon Courtney Benham stumbled upon 1500

Courtney Benham stumbled upon 1500 cases of Martin Ray wine in a San Jose warehouse

The dense texture promises long-term aging

Tart green fruit makes itself known on the palate and is supported by lemon citrus peel

with a part of the berries being fermented whole to preserve and enhance their fruity aromas

This Merlot finishes with soft acidity and a fruit-driven balance that gives the wine a polished sense of elegance

J.O. Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon Founders Reserve Rutherford 2019 Wood Box Rare Bourbon Courtney Benham stumbled upon 1500The 2019 J. O. Sullivan Founders Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolutely stunning wine. This Cabernet is a pinnacle of Rutherford highlighting one of the most unique and sought after terroirs in the world. Right away the concentration of dark fruit minerality and structure saturates the senses. There is an intense richness that is inherent to a wine of this caliber but the balance of acid which provides length and freshness is a direct reflection