2017 Roy Estate 'Mr. Evans' Proprietary Red Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes:The 2017 Mr. Evans Proprietary Red immediately offers its signature, exhilarating bouquet of vibrant red and black fruit. Yet in 2017, the iconic Roy Estate blend also presents a captivating savory quality evoking forest floor and black truffles. On the palate, the wine’s structure is an homage to classic Bordeaux—firm, textural and layered. It quickly builds an intense, dark core of blackberry, blueberry and creme de cassis. The notable acidity in the 2017 vintage makes this full-bodied wine exceptionally balanced with a lingering, lively finish. This is an energetic, powerful wine tempered by graceful tannins and its time spent in 100% new French oak barrels. It drinks beautifully now and will improve through 2035 and beyond.
For optimum enjoyment of this wine, please decant and serve at about 60 ºF.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Jeb Dunnuck - "Blackcurrants, cassis, hot asphalt, licorice, and charred meat notes all emerge from the glass of this inky colored effort, and it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful on the palate. Drink it any time over the coming 15-20 years or more."
| Country | USA - California |
|---|---|
| Region | Napa Valley |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Winery | Roy Estate |
| Grape Varietals | Bordeaux Blend |
| Size | 750 milliliter |
