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.