2023 Proprietary Red Wine

At the heart of our Proprietary Red is a deep love for blending — an art form we celebrate with every vintage. Each varietal is picked and vinified with intention, then married together in a way that elevates the whole beyond the sum of its parts. The varietal composition changes each year, but the fruit-forward and complex nature of this special wine remains consistent.

Member Price: $70-$84

40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot 

This wine is a testament to our belief that blending is where intuition meets precision, and where our vineyard’s full potential comes to life – creating a wine that’s lively and juicy, with just the right balance of structure and charm.

The Proprietary family of wines are comprised of unique blends and varietals sourced entirely from our Rutherford Estate. Crafted with balance and a dedication to expressing our terroir, these wines represent an annual “homage” to the vintage and are made exclusively for members and guests of Round Pond Estate and not available elsewhere.

Tasting Notes

This juicy wine is full of bright fruit notes with hints of floral aromatics that leap out of the glass. The higher percentage of Malbec keeps a rich, dark fruit profile with lots of blackberry and raspberry while the Cabernet Franc adds a lavender note on the finish while providing good structure to the wine. Fully approachable with beautiful acidity and balanced tannins, this wine is sure to please every palate.

Vineyard Notes

The 2023 vintage marked the end of our three-year drought, bringing nearly 30” of rainfall that contributed to the revitalization of our soil profiles and fostering robust canopy growth. The vintage was one of the mildest in the last 10 years which provided a long hangtime, allowing full flavor development leading to very expressive flavors and aromas. As soon as the fruit set after flowering, extensive hand work began in the vineyard opening the canopy to allow for full sun exposure on the fruit. This leads to full, concentrated flavor and ensures the fruit is as expressive as possible. The 2023 vintage will be one for the ages and we feel these wines truly capture the exceptional year.

Technical Details

Type:

Red

Region:

California

Appellation:

Rutherford

Vintage:

2023

Case Production:

650