Rating

Robert Parker 90 points (Feb 2005) The 2001 Proprietary Red (which will be called Perry’s Blend beginning in 2002) comes from the Dr. Crane, To-Kalon, and George III vineyards. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, it is performing better from bottle than it did from barrel. Its dark ruby/purple color is followed by a fragrant nose of blueberries, black currants, vanilla, and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied and elegant, with attractive layers of fruit, this beauty can be drunk young or cellared for 10-12 years

Wine maker notes

We have select Cabernet Sauvignon from Andy Beckstoffer’s Dr. Crane vineyard in St. Helena to blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc from his Tokalon vineyard in Oakville. Winemaker Craig MacLean hand-crafted this wine to be enjoyed now through the next 5 years.