2018 Sloan Estate 'Asterisk' Rutherford Proprietary Red

“Sloan Estate is one of the most striking properties in Napa Valley. Over the years, this pristine hillside site has yielded a number of stunning wines.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous

As one of the most private and guarded estates in Napa, Sloan sits in a pantheon that very few other wineries exist in. The legendary David Abreu made it clear from the onset of their first vintage what the goal was - to be the best. As one of the most coveted wines, it's hard enough to get on the mailing list, let alone secure a single bottle direct form the winery. This, their second wine, shows all the hallmarks of what makes them such a great estate. At a fraction of the price of their flagship.

95+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck “A great introduction into the incredible quality of this estate, the 2018 Asterisk reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as a beautiful perfume of blackcurrants, iron, lead pencil, coffee, and smoked tobacco. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and incredibly polished, it has building yet sweet tannins, the more focused, structured style of the vintage, and a brilliant finish. It’s certainly approachable today and offers pleasure, yet it's going to benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and will have 20-25 years of overall longevity. Drink 2024-2051.”