2021 NAPA VALLEY PROPRIETARY RED WINE 750mL

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The inaugural release of the 2021 Proprietary Red Wine upholds the level of excellence expected from winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. It expresses a fragrant perfume of ripe red cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate, mingled with bell pepper, iron, and vanilla bean. On the palate, generous red and blue fruits are complemented by blackberry compote, dark chocolate, and espresso. The wine has silky tannins, food-friendly acidity, and a lingering finish. It is ready to drink upon release but will cellar well for years to come.

This wine expresses a fragrant perfume of ripe red cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate, mingled with bell pepper, iron, and vanilla bean. On the palate, generous red and blue fruits are complemented by blackberry compote, dark chocolate, and espresso. The wine has silky tannins, food-friendly acidity, and a lingering finish.

ABV 15.2%

Vintage 2021

Varietal Red Wine

Appellation Napa Valley

Fruit 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc

Aging 87% new French oak, 13% second-use Schrader Darnajou french oak

Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown

Pts. Jeb Dunnuck "The 2021 Proprietary Red Wine is based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It has lots of the classic 2021 density and depth and is full-bodied, with ample ripe black cherries, currants, flowery incense, chocolate, and sandalwood. Complex and beautifully textured, it has ripe tannins and a great finish. This classic Napa Valley red blend will be loved by readers, and while I suspect it will evolve for a decade, I see no reason to delay gratification." - Jeb Dunnuck, December 23, 2023
Pts. James Suckling "This Bordeaux-style blend is elegant, approachable and packed with beautiful black fruit. Black cherries, blueberries and hints of mint and bay leaves are wrapped in fine-grained tannins for a sleek texture. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. it’s a new product from Schrader. Drink or hold." - James Suckling, June 1, 2024