Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sloan
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Rutherford)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.4%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Jeb Dunnuck 98 pts; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate ~97 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~97 pts; James Suckling 97 pts. 4% reported by multiple merchants (LiquidAssets, KLWines)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, baked plum and blackberry compote with cedar, graphite, espresso and Indian spice. Silky yet firm tannins, dense palate and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu (roast pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese red-braised beef/pork (hong shao rou).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; extended maceration (~45–55 days); some lots fermented in barrel; matured in French oak (estimated 18–22 months).

Vineyard Info
Sloan Estate (Rutherford, Napa) -- inaugural 2000 vintage, ~13 acres on volcanic/sandy-loam soils. Purchased by the Pan family in 2011; longstanding consulting winemakers (Michel Rolland, later Martha McClellan).