Sloan - Proprietary Red 2004 (1.5L) Solano County

Sloan - Proprietary Red 2004 (1.5L) Solano 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

his aim is simple: to deliver the best possible starting materials to the cuverie

This is deceptively giving and charming out of the gates

Blend: 50% Pinot Meunier

ground espresso and tarry smoke integrated with a core of pureed black raspberry

apricot and mango are balanced by a crisp and lively acidity

75% Sangiovese

#1 Best Tasting Light Wine voted by the Tasting Panel Magazine

marine sedimentary soil

followed by 12 months maturation  in large slavonian oak casks

we let the grapes guide the way with minimal influence

27 Alcohol: 13

tannin and oak