2013 Scalon Cellars Priority
Region: Coombsville, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with light sweet spices, raspberries, dark cocoa, cranberries, and a little vanilla. Can tell that it has some solid oak aging. Integrated with solid acidity (must be from the Pinot Noir) and medium tannins (6.5/10). Fresh palate with some floral notes, cranberries, anise, a bit herbal and some black cherries. Long finish.
Second vintage of the Priority that we have tried. The 2012 is a true Bordeaux blend but this vintage is very interesting. This is a red blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Pinot Noir, 14% Syrah, 4% Tannat, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Although this is considered from the Coombsville AVA only 85% comes from Coombsville while the other 15% is from Petaluma Gap. This wine is filtered but unfined, also aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. Only 93 cases produced.
2015 till 2023.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased from winery for $45.00.Deep and dark purplish ruby red. Tons of dark spices on the nose with dark cocoa, cinnamon, anise, dark raspberries and cranberries. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with apparent and balanced acidity. Layered palate with cranberries, cherries, tobacco leaves, and a touch of earthiness. Long and lingering finish.
Second vintage of the Priority that we have tried. The 2012 is a true Bordeaux blend but this vintage is very interesting. This is a red blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Pinot Noir, 14% Syrah, 4% Tannat, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Although this is considered from the Coombsville AVA only 85% comes from Coombsville while the other 15% is from Petaluma Gap. This wine is filtered but unfined, also aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. Only 93 cases produced.
2015 till 2023.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased from winery for $45.00.Deep and dark ruby red, completely coats the glass. Very floral on the nose with notes of raspberries and cherries. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) with a medium body and well rounded. Dark red berries and fruits as well as some twigs. A little dry in the finish with a long and lingering finish.
Second vintage of the Priority that we have tried. The 2012 is a true Bordeaux blend but this vintage is very interesting. This is a red blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Pinot Noir, 14% Syrah, 4% Tannat, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Although this is considered from the Coombsville AVA only 85% comes from Coombsville while the other 15% is from Petaluma Gap. This wine is filtered but unfined, also aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. Only 93 cases produced.
2015 till 2023.
Price Point:
$$ - Tasted at the Estate, can be purchased for $45.00.Deep ruby red with purplish hues. Layered nose starting off a little dirty and dusty with notes of dried dark red berries, woody notes and a light savory touch. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus body. Palate starts off with some blue berries and layered with a mix of black raspberries, black cherries, dark cocoa, cinnamon and more dark red berries. Semi-dry medium to long finish.
2015 till 2022.
Price Point:
$$ - Can be purchased for $45.00.Second time trying the PRIORITY Red blend. Dark purple and ruby red. Super Dark. Darker notes on the nose than the palate. Lots of dark fruits, and baking spices. Palate has notes of cassis and dark cinnamon. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) with a medium body. Medium plus finish.
2015 till 2022.
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$$ - Tasted at the Estate, can be purchased for $45.00.Second vintage of Scalon Cellars and last wine for Thanksgiving. Floral, perfume and a not so nice cherry medicine. I honestly still feel that it needs 6+ hours of decant. Given 2 hours already. I looked up online because we were very confused where all the perfume came from. Guess where? Pinot Noir which there is 25%. I hope they do not do this next year but we will see. Tannins are high 7.5/10, and sharp body. Definitely need to wait a few years before touching these again. Ruby red with purplish rim.
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$$ - $45.00.