Sloan - Proprietary Red 2001 (3L) Monterey County

Sloan - Proprietary Red 2001 (3L) Monterey CountySLOAN ESTATE, perched on the eastern hills of Rutherford across 40 spectacular acres, overlooks the Napa Valley floor at elevations ranging from 875 to 990 feet above sea level. The 13 acres under vine were planted in 1997 on a mineral rich, porous soil of fractured volcanic rock and sandy loam. The perfect blend of white tufa soil, a cool marine influence, and generous sun exposure forms the ideal site for growing fruit of a distinct quality and

This was bottled back in May 2011

characterized in particular by cherry and strawberry

Vines in Soussans in northern Margaux have produced this ripe

which add to the flavor profile of this wine

The texture is firm yet silky – the tannins are resolved

jeweled rice

a great body with complexity and persistent noble tannins on the finish

ripe tannins and a smoky backdrop from the wood aging

A name that we explained some time ago in this post

ensuring their fullest expression

where it should stay for a few years

fragrant and refreshing