Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sloan
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2019
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
Vinous 97; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98–100 (barrel sample); Wine Independent 99 TWI; Jeb Dunnuck high praise (95+ range)

Tasting Note
Layers of crème de cassis, blackberry and plum with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, truffle, licorice and baking spice. Concentrated, velvety and opulent with firm, grainy tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef or spicy braised beef.

Production Method
Small‑lot fermentations with extended maceration; matured in French oak (majority new) for extended barrel aging before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Sloan Estate, founded by Stuart Sloan in 1997, farms a small Rutherford hillside vineyard planted by David Abreu. Winemaker Martha McClellan oversees production with consulting input from Michel Rolland.