Sloan Proprietary Red 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sloan
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.4%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 100; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous 97; James Suckling 96

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, cassis and black cherry with dark chocolate, mocha, cedar, violet and subtle camphor. Dense, layered palate with plush yet firm tannins and a long, spicy, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, char siu pork, beef noodle stew.

Production Method
Estate-grown Bordeaux varietals fermented separately, matured 18–24 months in new French oak barrels, then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Sloan Estate, Rutherford Napa hillside producer (est. estate wines 2000). Small-production estate (~40 acres) focusing on a flagship Proprietary Red and second wine Asterisk.