The 2020 Proprietary Red is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Petit Verdot, all aged in new barrels. With its deep, inky hue, it offers a captivating nose of mulled blackcurrants, mulberries, new leather, graphite, and a mix of spicy, savory, almost iron-like notes. This wine ranks among the best of the vintage, with a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a long, satisfying finish.

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.