2008 Roy Estate Proprietary Red
Deep ruby red with garnet edges. Thick but slightly aged nose with dark stewed berries, plums, damp earthiness, truffles, a touch savory and dark gravel in the finish. With some air it gained some darker fruits like black currants. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Still packs a punch on the palate with layers of dark cocoa, dark red and black currants, black cherries with great structure and acidity. Long and lingering finish. Decanted for two hours and it could have easily used more.
Quickly picked this up at Total Wine as a fun start to celebrating India's new job. Bordeaux-blend from Soda Canyon just south of the Stags Leap District in Napa Valley made up of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak. Only 525 cases produced.
2017 till 2027.
Price Point:
$$$ - Purchased at Total Wine & More for $117.12, regular retail is $129.99.