Newly released, the 2019 Proprietary Red is “a monster of a wine that's unquestionably up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Blackberries, truffle, earth, chocolate, iron, and even a hint of black olive defines the nose, and it's full-bodied, deep, rich, and incredibly concentrated on the palate. It has lots of background oak but more than enough fruit, with a dense, layered mid-palate and velvety tannins. It's one of those wines that brings an incredible amount of richness and depth yet somehow stays light on its feet and balanced. It needs to be forgotten for at least 2-4 years and should keep for over two decades.” Sloan’s 13-acre estate vineyard in Rutherford's eastern hillside above Auberge du Soleil was planted in 1997 by David Abreu and their inaugural vintage was 2001. The elevation there ranges from 875 to 995 feet and the vineyard is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and approximately 2% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc. It is a spectacular property with a full range of exposures for the fruit to thrive. Since their first vintage, Sloan continues to be made by Martha McClellan, consulting winemaker Michel Rolland and David Abreu's vineyard team.