Stag's Leap - Cask 23 - Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
96 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate

Stag's Leap - Cask 23 - Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
96 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
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Approximately 10% of the wine that went into the 2019 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon was barrel fermented, so expect experimentation in that area to continue. The wine is a terrific example of this cuvée, offering tantalizing floral aromas set against a backdrop of ripe cherries and black cherries. It's medium to full-bodied, intense, rich and ripe, yet still silky and elegant, with a vibrant, mouthwatering finish.
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 reveals more oak on the nose, but is a much deeper, richer, fuller wine than the S.L.V. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, cedar wood, toast and earth jump from the glass. Full-bodied and layered, but with nothing out of balance, this is probably the strongest Cask 23 since the glory years of the mid-80s. Look for this wine to drink well young, yet age effortlessly for 25 years.
The terrific 2018 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon leans a bit more heavily on the Fay Vineyard (the 2019 includes a bit more S.L.V.). It's medium to full-bodied, supple, silky, and elegant yet still possesses enough richness to evolve for the next two decades. From the stunning, slightly lifted aromas of violets, cherries and cassis to the long, dusty finish, this exudes class all the way.
The 2017 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon is very deep purple black coloured with pronounced notes of crème de cassis, mocha, plum preserves, and unsmoked cigars with touches of dried herbs, fragrant soil, and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a great intensity of ripe black fruit and grainy tannins with just enough freshness and a long, slightly chewy finish.
The deep purple black coloured barrel sample of 2016 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon features compelling, youthful notes of freshly crushed red and black currants, black cherries, kirsch, and mocha with nuances of Marmite toast, roasted nuts, underbrush, and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a very firm frame of super ripe tannins supporting the multi-layered flavours, finishing on an epically long, lingering fragrant earth note. Beautiful.
Type: |
Red |
Country: |
USA |
Region: |
California |
Appellation: |
Napa Valley |
Producer: |
Stags Leap Wine Cellars |
Grapes/Blend: |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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