2013 Proprietary Blend Wine from USA

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The 2013 Proprietary Red from Bootleg is a major sleeper of not only the vintage, but in its entire concept. There are just over 8,000 cases of this wine, which has been culled from KJ vineyards on Atlas Peak, Oakville...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: Lastly, the 2013 Willows Cuvee is even more impressive from bottle than barrel. Made from 47% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 18% Mourvedre, this sexy, full-bodied, pleasure-bent beauty is loaded with meaty, savory notes of...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The flagship is the 2013 Estate Red Wine, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot that spent 20 months in 62% new French oak, with the balance in second fill barrels. Coming from a cooler, higher...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 95 points: The 2013 Red Blend Mernet Reserve, Keenan's Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend is striking. Like so many wines in this vintage, however, it probably won't be ready to drink for a number of years. Still, there is an...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Very pretty and complex wine with blackberry, blackcurrant and salty undertones. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a bright and beautiful aftertaste. Better in 2018.

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: So much purple fruit here like blueberries as well as minerals and black pepper. Full body, firm and silky tannins. Tight and compressed style with great persistence. Better in 2020, but so gorgeous now.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: I always love this cuvee, and the 2013 Beautiful Earth Proprietary Red is a great wine. Made from mostly Syrah (with 13% Grenache and 8% Mourvedre), its vibrant purple color is followed by fabulous notes of blackberries...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 95 points: The 2013 Red Blend Mernet Reserve, Keenan's Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend is striking. Like so many wines in this vintage, however, it probably won't be ready to drink for a number of years. Still, there is an...

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: This marks another stunning vintage for this blend of 55% Sémillon, 25% Muscadelle, 10% Palomino and 10% Colombard, made by Zin master Mike Officer. Pungent in pear and pineapple, it has cutting-edge minerality, a taste...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: Moving to the 2013s, these are up there with the creme de la creme from Paso Robles. The 2013 Authenticity Proprietary Red (82% Syrah and 18% Mourvedre) is 100% Paderewski Vineyard and saw 57% whole cluster before...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: I’ve always loved the Tapteil release from Cadence and the 2013 Tapteil is no exception. A Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend that incorporates 18% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, it offers full-bodied, beautifully pure...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: Another sensational red is the 2013 Veracity Proprietary Red, which is mostly Grenache blended with 34% Mourvedre and 17% Syrah. Aged in 32% new barrels, its ruby color is followed by classic notes of black raspberries...