Sloan Napa Valley 2001

[We tasted this wine blind in a "95" and up Cabernet Sauvignon tasting] Big, immense, and loaded with layers earthy, truffle mushroom, and dark chocolate complexity. By far, one of the most compelling 2001's from Napa Valley that I have ever tasted.

August 2007

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 132, May/June 2007 ($245) Good deep ruby-red. Ripe aromas of bitter cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate, violet and brown spices. At once ripe and dry, with good energy and firm structure leavened by a truffley sweetness and leather and tobacco leaf notes that reminded me of Bordeaux. A very nicely delineated, juicy, classically styled wine that finishes with firm tannic spine. But hardly an easy style, and in need of a bit of patience. (I much preferred this to the 2000 version, which was distinctly more leafy and peppery. With less flesh and depth, this wine's tannins come across as a bit dry and green, in the style of the vintage.)

...gorgeous aromas of espresso roast, smoked meats, creme de cassis, blackberries, damp earth, and new saddle leather. Full-bodied, opulent, and savory, with tremendous power and richness as well as an extraordinary finish... Robert Parker. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2001 Sloan Proprietary Red 750ml

January 2009

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: (96-99) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 150 on Dec-03

Rating: 98/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 157 on Feb-05