Sloan - Proprietary Red 2005 (3L) Australia Australia ShirazSLOAN 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
occasionally slightly southeast because of minor waves in the topography
This wine begs for another sip as its mellifluous flavors develop well into the finish
chamomile and almond blossom lead into satsuma orange
Current owner Michel Duffour started in 1982 and was joined by his son Nicolas in 2005
a few years in the cellar will add an additional dimension of complexity to the wine
This is the only wine produced by the estate to see any oak aging
marjoram and myrtle flavors
A classically proportioned red with so much intensity
the company was run by several members of Kopke's family
Perfect pairing with fish
having been listed as a historic monument some thirty years beforehand
blueberry and blackcurrant
