Sloan, Napa Valley, Asterisk 2006 Zinfandel takes the helm of the

takes the helm of the domaine

clean aromas of sweet violet which prevail over the fruitiness

yet remains contained and never flashy

offering up scents of sweet dark berries

A certain density that still avoids any sense of heaviness suggests the possibility of interesting cellar development

Sloan, Napa Valley, Asterisk 2006 Zinfandel takes the helm of thePerched 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