Upon Its Fiftieth Anniversary, Sullivan Rutherford Property Publicizes Future Plans for Pa Vinea, a Merlot-Based mostly “First Progress” Rooted in 200 Years of Historical past

“The imaginative and prescient of our endeavor is bigger than one individual, place, or time. We firmly consider that nobody can construct an awesome wine or iconic property in a single technology,” added Basic Supervisor Joshua Lowell. “At the moment, we honor the final 50 years in Sullivan’s historical past, however we additionally want to acknowledge a bigger legacy, together with its continuance with us as its bearers.”

Since buying the Sullivan property in 2018, the group has taken a holistic strategy to construct upon the inspiration of the Rutherford-based Property. With the steering of Winery Supervisor Mike Wolf, in early 2019 they bought a 12-acre parcel of land within the Soda Canyon space, positioned within the japanese foothills of the Napa Valley between the Stags Leap District and Coombsville. This land was planted the next yr with an emphasis on Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In September 2021, the group additionally acquired the famend Criscione Winery positioned in St. Helena on the base of Howell Mountain, which has a historical past of manufacturing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. The Criscione property is eighteen acres with roughly half underneath vine.

The title PA Vinea is derived from the Latin translation of Golden Ratio, Proportion Aurea, a harmonious association rooted in nature, defined by arithmetic and utilized to each artwork and science and the interpretation for “winery.” “Over the centuries, the Golden Ratio has been defined by a wide range of definitions however is commonly described as probably the most pleasing visible aesthetic to the human eye,” says Torres Padilla. “We selected to call it utilizing Latin to convey a significant message of depth and substance via the 2000+ years of Greek-Roman custom. PA Vinea embodies the ideas that information the group’s work, together with stability, intention, precision, excellence, timelessness and wonder,” he says.

The PA Vinea Household Reserve is a Merlot-dominant mix and the primary classic, 2019, might be launched within the fall of 2023. The wine might be produced in restricted portions for members, pals and prolonged household from one of the best of the vineyard’s three property vineyards.

“In our multi-year seek for a wine property, the Napa Valley was the right marriage between the custom and excellence of the Previous World, with the formidable and adventurous tradition of the US of America —and particularly California—which is what introduced me right here,” says Torres Padilla. “We’re honored to proceed the story of this property, constructing upon the imaginative and prescient of founder James O’Neil Sullivan. Like wine, the Golden Ratio is each actual and summary, intrinsically recognizing and reconciling the enriching dichotomies of artwork and science, nature and human invention, custom and modernity, Previous World and New World.”

The Fiftieth-anniversary celebration and announcement of PA Vinea was a serious milestone for Managing Associate Juan-Pablo Torres Padilla, Basic Supervisor Joshua Lowell, Property Director Lisa Barker, Winemaker Jeff Cole and Winery Supervisor Mike Wolf, who endeavor to additional elevate a five-decade basis of arduous work, imaginative and prescient and pioneering spirit by creating distinctive experiences that enable individuals to attach via shared passions.