"Impressive purple/black color with nose of cassis, licorice and cedar. Balanced and concentrated. Whole-cluster extended maceration and malolactic fermentation. Aged 22 months in French oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered. First 100% Turley vintage – from grapes to blending." – Helen Turley, Winemaker 1995
Composition
87% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
1% Merlot
1% Petit Verdot
1% Malbec
Vineyards
- Napanook,
- Thorevilos,
- Madrona Ranch,
- Rancho Chimiles,
- Caldwell Vineyard,
- York Creek,
- Hossfeld Vineyard
Proprietary Red: An Iconic Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend
Jayson Pahlmeyer's "California Mouton" - a rich, powerful Napa Valley Bordeaux blend called Proprietary RedRead More
Critics
91 Points
James Laube, Wine Spectator, May 1996
A ripe, rich, full-bodied Bordeaux-style red that shows its plush and complex side already, though still young. The tiers of cherry, currant, anise and spice finish with thick but polished tannins and a rich aftertaste. Impressive for its depth and concentration.
Winemaking
- Winemaker:
- Helen Turley
- Alcohol:
- 14.3%
- Released:
- September 1, 1996
