Sloan, Napa Valley, Asterisk 2006 Other A wine of lovely finesse

A wine of lovely finesse

black fruity and it now has a nice touch of meatiness to add to its constellation of cassis

toast and spices before finishing with great length

this noble wine possesses a bountiful

Much fresher than the above sample from Lodi

Sloan, Napa Valley, Asterisk 2006 Other A wine of lovely finessePerched on the eastern hills of Rutherford across 40 spectacular acres, overlooks the Napa Valley floor at elevations ranging from 875 to 990 feet above sea level. The 13 acres under vine were planted in 1997 on a mineral rich, porous soil of fractured volcanic rock and sandy loam. The perfect blend of white tufa soil, a cool marine influence, and generous sun exposure forms the ideal site for growing fruit of a distinct quality and crafting