Sloan
Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Concentrated cassis and twigs on the nose led a big, round and voluptuous layering of black fruit, pure espresso and toasted oak. Tannins have faded to blue, creating a long and soft finish that feels like this masterpiece has peaked. I’m told this is Sloan in a “bad” year. Fine by me....
So this is wine no. 1,000 for me on @delectable and I wanted to thank @Antonio Galloni for supporting and investing in this distinctive, global community of wine nerds, bon vivants, industry folks and general winos. It clearly holds a special place for its members. Yeah, I may gripe about the non-trending “Trending” section, but this is the best place there is on my iPhone to share and learn about the grape juice I love. So I joined Vinous, and am joining the paid Delectable, as this is the best I can do to support the Delectable team. I’ll also do my best to make it to the Barolo Rare Wine Dinner in NYC next week! Cheers.
Concentrated cassis and twigs on the nose led a big, round and voluptuous layering of black fruit, pure espresso and toasted oak. Tannins have faded to blue, creating a long and soft finish that feels like this masterpiece has peaked. I’m told this is Sloan in a “bad” year. Fine by me....
So this is wine no. 1,000 for me on @delectable and I wanted to thank @Antonio Galloni for supporting and investing in this distinctive, global community of wine nerds, bon vivants, industry folks and general winos. It clearly holds a special place for its members. Yeah, I may gripe about the non-trending “Trending” section, but this is the best place there is on my iPhone to share and learn about the grape juice I love. So I joined Vinous, and am joining the paid Delectable, as this is the best I can do to support the Delectable team. I’ll also do my best to make it to the Barolo Rare Wine Dinner in NYC next week! Cheers.
Seamless power and polish. This is the best '03 vintage Napa Cab I've ever had, period.
Seamless power and polish. This is the best '03 vintage Napa Cab I've ever had, period.
Aug 27th, 2017
Deep dark fruit, leather, ink dark color, full bodied. The 2007 has a bigger bolder fruit palate but this is right on point.
Deep dark fruit, leather, ink dark color, full bodied. The 2007 has a bigger bolder fruit palate but this is right on point.
Apr 24th, 2017
The FL Panthers have never lost a game while I was drinking a 2003 Sloan!!!
GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!
I'll revisit and will increase my rating to 10 once they WIN today!!
The FL Panthers have never lost a game while I was drinking a 2003 Sloan!!!
GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!
I'll revisit and will increase my rating to 10 once they WIN today!!
Liked the 2004 better, but a special treat! Not too standout but a wonderful red no less.
Liked the 2004 better, but a special treat! Not too standout but a wonderful red no less.
Dec 7th, 2014
Rutherford at its best - dust, dust and more dust with cassis, black fruit, and amazing tannic structure! One might have thought that this was a much younger wine, and some time in the glass mellows the wine considerably. Nice oak notes on the backend balance the mouthful of pure joy.
Rutherford at its best - dust, dust and more dust with cassis, black fruit, and amazing tannic structure! One might have thought that this was a much younger wine, and some time in the glass mellows the wine considerably. Nice oak notes on the backend balance the mouthful of pure joy.
Jun 27th, 2020Well balanced wine. Nothing overpowering.
Well balanced wine. Nothing overpowering.
Dec 31st, 2018
Very big wine. Big big big vanilla and a very long finish. Age made it very balanced and complete to drink. As west coast cabs go, this is the top of what I've had.
Very big wine. Big big big vanilla and a very long finish. Age made it very balanced and complete to drink. As west coast cabs go, this is the top of what I've had.
Apr 30th, 2017