2017 Sloan, Proprietary Red, Rutherford 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96+

The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Proprietary Red sails out of the glass with open-knit, compelling scents of Black Forest cake, blackberry pie and black currant jelly with suggestions of Indian spices, garrigue, rose oil and sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited and jam-packed with opulent black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by a wicked backbone of freshness and plush, well-managed tannins, finishing with impressive length and perfume. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 01/14/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2047