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Roy Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2009

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When they found the sites that would serve as the foundation for their enterprise in 1999, Shirley and Charles Roy had much more flexibility to work with the growers, fruit, and winemakers of their choice. After six years, they brought on rising star consultant Philippe Melka, whose cellar techniques allowed for earlier enjoyment of their long-lived wines. The 2009 Proprietary Blend brought together estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, macerated in concrete vessels to tighten the ripe berry flavors. Aging for seventeen months in French oak allowed the maturing wine to breathe and absorb those precious flavors specific to the artisanal Taransaud cooperage. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a mature Napa Valley red at such a steep discount!
Tech Notes Wine Details Vinous The Wine Cellar Insider
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2009
GrapeCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
CountryUnited States
AppellationNapa Valley
RegionNorth Coast
Alcohol Content14.10%
By Roy Estate
2009 Proprietary Red Wine

Vineyard Details
Appellation: Napa Valley
Vineyard: 100% Roy Estate (nestled in Soda Canyon just south of Stags Leap District)
Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Harvested: September 21 - October 23, 2009

Production
Vinification: In concrete open-top fermenters, maceration for 21 days, 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel, no fining or filtration
Aging: 17 months in 100% new Taransaud French oak
Bottled: April 20, 2011
Alcohol: 14.10%
TA: 5.56 g/l
pH: 3.82

Tasting Notes
The extremely low yields in 2009 provided ripe grapes with a huge concentration of flavor and structure. This Proprietary Red reveals a deep red color, and the intense aromatics are terrific with a perfume of fresh cassis, cherry, blueberries, and a hint of pepper. It delivers purity of flavor, richness, and depth with finesse. Well-rounded in the mouth, it exhibits plenty of vibrancy and charms with a wonderful bouquet of violet, freshly crushed rocks, blue and black fruits, and exotic spices. Lingering on your palate with a very long, beautiful finish of fruits, it shows great promises for long aging ability.

Service
For optimum enjoyment of this wine, please decant and serve at about 64 degrees F.
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Wine: Roy Estate 2009 Proprietary Red
Score/Rating: 92
Review Date: 12/2012
Reviewed By: Antonio Galloni
Tasting Notes: The 2009 Proprietary Red bursts from the glass with juicy dark cherries, flowers, mint violets and tar. A super-ripe wine, the 2009 caresses the palate with gorgeous depth. This voluptuous, opulent wine has plenty of energy, not to mention considerable appeal. The 2009 is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.
Wine: 2009 Roy Estate Proprietary Blend (Napa Valley)
Score/Rating: 90
Review Date: 12/17/2012
Tasting Notes: The dusty, chalky tannins are slightly obtrusive in this otherwise excellent wine packed with ripe, fresh blackberry, chocolate, licorice, plush textures and a long, fresh finish.