Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Sloan |
Label Name: | Proprietary Red |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Rutherford, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.9% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti‑Brown/Wine Advocate (barrel sample) 97–100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Jeb Dunnuck 99; James Suckling 98; Wine Spectator ~98
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with violet, cocoa, graphite and baking-spice notes; velvety, full-bodied texture, powerful tannins and long, menthol-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Szechuan beef, hoisin-glazed Peking duck.
Production Method
Estate-grown hand‑harvested fruit; extended maceration (45–60 days), fermented in tanks and small fermenters, aged in French oak barrels (new and used).
Vineyard Info
Sloan Estate (Sacrashe Vineyard) — founded 1997 by Stuart Sloan; David Abreu manages vineyards; Martha McClellan (winemaker) with Michel Rolland consultancy. Produces flagship Proprietary Red and second wine Asterisk.