Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sloan
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 96 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94–96 pts; James Suckling 94 pts. Suggested drinking window noted by retailers/cellaring: 2018–2040

Tasting Note
Perfumed dark berry and blackcurrant with lavender, violet and oolong tea notes; blueberry, licorice, cedar and forest-floor undertones. Medium–full, mineral-driven palate with firm, grainy tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb shank, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ beef, beef rendang, Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentations, meticulous sorting; matured in French oak barrels (extended élevage) to build structure and integrate tannins. Estate fruit managed by David Abreu; winemaking by Martha McClellan.

Vineyard Info
SLOAN Estate, founded 1997 by Stuart Sloan in Rutherford; vineyards managed by David Abreu. Flagship Proprietary Red produced since 2000 under winemaker Martha McClellan.