Sloan, Napa Valley, Asterisk 2006 Other Petrus and La Fleur Petrus

Petrus and La Fleur Petrus

featuring hints of sandalwood and tea that build richness and structure toward polished tannins

toast and spices before finishing with great length

and then a decent finish dominated by earthy mineral

showing plenty of freshness and purity to its ripe grapefruit

Sloan, Napa Valley, Asterisk 2006 Other Petrus and La Fleur PetrusPerched on the eastern hills of Rutherford across 40 spectacular acres, overlooks the Napa Valley floor at elevations ranging from 875 to 990 feet above sea level. The 13 acres under vine were planted in 1997 on a mineral rich, porous soil of fractured volcanic rock and sandy loam. The perfect blend of white tufa soil, a cool marine influence, and generous sun exposure forms the ideal site for growing fruit of a distinct quality and crafting