“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

Screaming Eagle, Scarecrow, and SLOAN are the Three S’ of the Napa cult kingdom.

While this vintage scored 96+, 97 and 98 points when young, you might award it a perfect 100 with some decanting.

98 Points – James Suckling “Wonderful aromas of blueberries, blackberries, mushrooms, pine and blackcurrants. Some violets, too. Full-bodied, yet so refined and polished with wonderful fruit and a linear tannin structure that integrates beautifully into the wine. It’s so balanced and beautiful. Hard not to drink now, but better after 2023.”

97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck “The 2017 Proprietary Red brings everything up a solid notch. Dense purple/plum-hued, with a gorgeous, Graves-like nose of blackcurrants, chocolate, scorched earth, tobacco leaf, and gravelly earth, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a polished, elegant texture, building yet sweet tannins, and a great finish. Very much in the style of the 2017 vintage with its nicely concentrated, elegant, reserved yet endearing style, it’s going to drink nicely for 20-25 years. Drink 2021-2046.”

96+ Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate “The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Proprietary Red sails out of the glass with open-knit, compelling scents of Black Forest cake, blackberry pie and black currant jelly with suggestions of Indian spices, garrigue, rose oil and sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited and jam-packed with opulent black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by a wicked backbone of freshness and plush, well-managed tannins, finishing with impressive length and perfume. Drink 2021-2046.”