As the fruit from our 40th harvest makes its way into our cellar, Winemaker Katie Vogt takes the time to reflect on Proprietary Red’s 40-year legacy. Here, she shares her impressions of the 22 vintages crafted in the 21st century — a chance to revisit our flagship wine’s expression, evolution, and continued aging potential.
“Tasting through decades of vintages, I am able to trace both the consistency and the incremental refinements over time. Evolution is in the details; constancy is in the soul.”
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
2023 Proprietary Red
“Elegance defines the vintage.”
2022 Proprietary Red
“This is a drink-now stunner.”
2021 Proprietary Red
“Our most ageable vintage in the last decade.”
2019 Proprietary Red
“Lots of richness and ripeness.”
2018 Proprietary Red
“Tons of freshness, ready to go the distance.”
2017 Proprietary Red
“Gorgeous, explosive, beautifully aromatic.”
2016 Proprietary Red
“A ripe expression of Napa ‘Bordeaux’.”
2015 Proprietary Red
“A really interesting and compelling wine.”
2014 Proprietary Red
“Not an expected standout, but it really is.”
2013 Proprietary Red
“Approachable and drinkable now.”
2012 Proprietary Red
“Absolutely ready to drink… stunning.”
2011 Proprietary Red
“Translated into something pretty gorgeous.”
2010 Proprietary Red
“Beautiful aroma, precise, fresh, drink now.”
2009 Proprietary Red
“Tons of fruit. Hold for a couple more years.”
2008 Proprietary Red
“Open for dinner. This is killer.”
2007 Proprietary Red
“This perfect balance of fruit and savory.”
2006 Proprietary Red
“Beautiful and will hold another 3 to 5 years.”
2005 Proprietary Red
“Wonderful with at least another 5-8 years to go.”
2004 Proprietary Red
“Drinking at its peak with 2-5 years to go.”
2003 Proprietary Red
“A special vintage, concentrated and powerful.”
2002 Proprietary Red
“Soft and plush, ready to drink.”
2001 Proprietary Red
“Unique, gorgeous, with at least 5 years to go.”
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