Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Cask 23 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
On the nose, French roast coffee, dark currants, dark cherries, Kirsch cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, cherry cola with liqueur notes, blueberry hues, vanillin, cinnamon stick, light clove, toast, rich, dark soil, limestone minerals, sweet tarry notes, soft leather, hint of mint/eucalyptus, light graphite with bright red & dark florals.
The body is round, ripe and full. The tannins are nice rounded. The length, structure, tension and balance are coming into their own. Upon first pour, lots of French roast coffee, dark currants, dark cherries, Kirsch cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, strawberries, cherry cola with liqueur notes, blueberry hues, vanillin, cinnamon stick, light clove, cocoa powder, dark spice with just a touch of lifting heat, toast, rich, dark soil, dry stems, good presence of dry herbal notes (sage), limestone minerals, sweet tarry notes, soft leather, hint of mint/eucalyptus, light graphite with bright red & dark florals. The acidity is about as good as it gets. The finish is rich, ripe, well balance, very elegant as it opens and last several minutes.
While this is delicious tonight, it’s early on this wine. Give it another 5 and will cellar another 15 years plus.
Photos of, the newer Stag’s Leap Winery with the rock wall...all the stones used in the wall collected from the vineyards prior to planting. The cellar pendulum ball that never stops its motion once started, the newer tasting room and the twilight view from their tasting room.
On the nose, French roast coffee, dark currants, dark cherries, Kirsch cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, cherry cola with liqueur notes, blueberry hues, vanillin, cinnamon stick, light clove, toast, rich, dark soil, limestone minerals, sweet tarry notes, soft leather, hint of mint/eucalyptus, light graphite with bright red & dark florals.
The body is round, ripe and full. The tannins are nice rounded. The length, structure, tension and balance are coming into their own. Upon first pour, lots of French roast coffee, dark currants, dark cherries, Kirsch cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, strawberries, cherry cola with liqueur notes, blueberry hues, vanillin, cinnamon stick, light clove, cocoa powder, dark spice with just a touch of lifting heat, toast, rich, dark soil, dry stems, good presence of dry herbal notes (sage), limestone minerals, sweet tarry notes, soft leather, hint of mint/eucalyptus, light graphite with bright red & dark florals. The acidity is about as good as it gets. The finish is rich, ripe, well balance, very elegant as it opens and last several minutes.
While this is delicious tonight, it’s early on this wine. Give it another 5 and will cellar another 15 years plus.
Photos of, the newer Stag’s Leap Winery with the rock wall...all the stones used in the wall collected from the vineyards prior to planting. The cellar pendulum ball that never stops its motion once started, the newer tasting room and the twilight view from their tasting room.
Aggressively sour. Disappointment at the moment.
Aggressively sour. Disappointment at the moment.
1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2015Layered oak and fruit. Lush mouthfeel, ripe tannins. Enjoyable today, amazing in 10 years I wager.
Layered oak and fruit. Lush mouthfeel, ripe tannins. Enjoyable today, amazing in 10 years I wager.
1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2015
For 2010 is overall acidity and tannins is well integrated texture is smooth and nose and taste reveal black cherry cinnamon and cloves
For 2010 is overall acidity and tannins is well integrated texture is smooth and nose and taste reveal black cherry cinnamon and cloves
Jan 22nd, 2015
One of my absolute favourite Napa Cabs. Big, powerful, layered and textured. Reminiscent of the best super Tuscans.
One of my absolute favourite Napa Cabs. Big, powerful, layered and textured. Reminiscent of the best super Tuscans.
Aug 16th, 2014
Wow. Smooth wine. Has the typical pepper notes of a cab but they are more subtle. The flavor really builds on this one. Almost wish I would have decanted.
Wow. Smooth wine. Has the typical pepper notes of a cab but they are more subtle. The flavor really builds on this one. Almost wish I would have decanted.
Mar 20th, 2016A delicious wine. Dark fruity flavors with a deep body and smooth taste.
A delicious wine. Dark fruity flavors with a deep body and smooth taste.
Jan 4th, 2016