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Since its introduction with the 2004 vintage, ASTERISK Proprietary Red speaks to the second choice from SLOAN ESTATE, exhibiting a substitute yet rich and convincing articulation of the terroir.

This wine, though possessing the characteristic suaveness of the site, does possess a trace more density than years past–likely due to the additional thinning passes we made. It was also an exceptional year for Mataro in a generally very strong year at the site, and the variety makes up over 30% of the blend.

The intense, dusty-black fruit flavors have warm intermingling of the Rye whiskey flavors. It tastes like a sumptuous wine, but then it has transformed into a different animal, with the Rye whiskey aromas and tastes.

Years ago, the Herzog family planted and raised 12 select varietals in a secluded portion of their vineyard. Each of the vines were chosen for their unique qualities to explore and with which to create.

Even at this early stage, this wine is long on flavor and texture, showing all the red raspberry and blackberry fruit that were apparent at harvest. Also coming forward are layers of dark chocolate, graphite, incense, and a wide array of baking spices.