Sloan
Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cool little mini vertical (2004-2006) from @David L and @Shawn R and all were performing exceptionally. These are always such dependably sultry and delicious wines with an unmistakable chocolate/dark fruit profile. Stuart Sloan sold this winery to the Pan family several years back for almost 50 million and I’m not sure they take visitors from their mailing mist. It could be an extra fun tasting if they bring wines from their other estate—Chateau Bon Pasteur.
Cool little mini vertical (2004-2006) from @David L and @Shawn R and all were performing exceptionally. These are always such dependably sultry and delicious wines with an unmistakable chocolate/dark fruit profile. Stuart Sloan sold this winery to the Pan family several years back for almost 50 million and I’m not sure they take visitors from their mailing mist. It could be an extra fun tasting if they bring wines from their other estate—Chateau Bon Pasteur.
Nov 15th, 2017
04, 05, 06 Sloan- All quite different. Not a bad way to kick off the night.
04, 05, 06 Sloan- All quite different. Not a bad way to kick off the night.
Nov 13th, 2017
Balance, power and finesse. I don't think this approaches the '01, '05 or '07 for me but it is an exceptionally well made wine. A rich texturally sexy wine reminiscent of Harlan. This only lacked some mid palate softness and the finish was slightly hot but nothing air wouldn't have remedied had it not been gurgled down so quickly. The puppy is named Sloan btw....met him today in an interesting coincidental encounter and shared the bottle with his owner. Least I could do. I love puppies 😉🍷🐶👩🏼
Balance, power and finesse. I don't think this approaches the '01, '05 or '07 for me but it is an exceptionally well made wine. A rich texturally sexy wine reminiscent of Harlan. This only lacked some mid palate softness and the finish was slightly hot but nothing air wouldn't have remedied had it not been gurgled down so quickly. The puppy is named Sloan btw....met him today in an interesting coincidental encounter and shared the bottle with his owner. Least I could do. I love puppies 😉🍷🐶👩🏼
Mar 16th, 2016
Beautiful right out of the bottle. Fruit is so well balanced - great effort!
Beautiful right out of the bottle. Fruit is so well balanced - great effort!
Jan 12th, 2020With John Papolardo & Stephen @Johns house - small Dinner
With John Papolardo & Stephen @Johns house - small Dinner
Apr 21st, 2019
At the edge of my ripeness tolerance, but not crossing it, and without too much oak to push it over the edge.
At the edge of my ripeness tolerance, but not crossing it, and without too much oak to push it over the edge.
Nov 15th, 2018Big. Scratch that, Enormous. Dark plum, cassis, licorice, undertones of smoke and honey. It’s almost as if they stuffed all the weight in the bottle - very unique for Napa. This would complement a Punch Cigar, Venison, etc. be prepared for a nose bigger than an elephant but it is worth the experience.
Big. Scratch that, Enormous. Dark plum, cassis, licorice, undertones of smoke and honey. It’s almost as if they stuffed all the weight in the bottle - very unique for Napa. This would complement a Punch Cigar, Venison, etc. be prepared for a nose bigger than an elephant but it is worth the experience.
Jan 29th, 2018Had on Mother's Day. Dad was given these as a gift. A bold dark wine. Cocoa, coffee toffee all that jazz. Certainly this is in a league of its own and for that reason I don't often have wines like this. What a ridiculous price point but it's good.
Had on Mother's Day. Dad was given these as a gift. A bold dark wine. Cocoa, coffee toffee all that jazz. Certainly this is in a league of its own and for that reason I don't often have wines like this. What a ridiculous price point but it's good.
May 8th, 2016