Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sloan
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.4%
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
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96+; James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis with notes of dark chocolate, violets, spice, tobacco and sandalwood. Full-bodied, plush yet structured with ripe, persistent tannins and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, beef bulgogi, miso-glazed or soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Cold-soaked grapes; fermentation in tanks and barrels with extended maceration (45–60 days); significant barrel ferments; matured in French oak for extended élevage before bottling.

Vineyard Info
SLOAN Estate, a boutique Rutherford producer on ~40 acres of hillside vineyard. Founded by Stuart Sloan; later acquired by the Pan family. Produces the flagship Proprietary Red and second wine Asterisk with low-production, Bordeaux-style focus.