Sloan 2013 Asterisk Red

The 2013 Sloan Asterisk is a wine of exceptional character and finesse. Its color is deep and alluring, with a rich ruby hue that captures the eye. On the nose, it reveals an enticing bouquet of blackberries, dark cherries, cedar, and tobacco, intertwined with subtle hints of vanilla and baking spices. The palate is equally captivating, with a velvety texture and a harmonious blend of ripe fruit flavors, including blackberry, plum, and cassis. These flavors are complemented by notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of graphite, adding layers of complexity. The wine's finish is long and lingering, with finely integrated tannins and a touch of acidity that brings balance and finesse. The 2013 Sloan Asterisk is a true masterpiece, showcasing the epitome of quality and craftsmanship, and it promises to age gracefully for years to come, revealing even more depth and nuance with time.

Robert Parker - 94 Points

"Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2013 Asterisk comes bursting forth with crème de cassis, wild blueberries and black cherries scents with touches of dark chocolate mints, lilacs, black tea and espresso plus wafts of cardamom and cumin. Full-bodied, rich, boldly fruited and oh-so-decadent, it fills the mouth with generous black fruit layers, finishing with a minty lift."

Antonio Galloni - 92 Points

"The 2013 Asterisk is dark, powerful, rich and inviting. Black stone fruit, smoke, licorice, spice and torrefaction notes give the wine its distinctive personality. If anything, the 2013 is a very serious second wine that will need time in bottle to shed some of its formidable tannin."