Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon is the sublime meeting of the absolute best lots from the Stag's Leap Vineyard and the Fay Vineyard. The soaring, jubilant fruit character of Fay greets the nose, and is also evident in the mouth: providing succulence and opulence of texture. S.L.V.'s contribution is evident in the deep, dark, concentrated fruit and savoury notes in the background, as well as the tightly-wound, concentrated structure. Even more than the two single-vineyard wines, this is a wine that demands cellaring. With age, it is simply awesome.
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Press Review
" Cask 23 is a selection of the finest barrels produced from the estate's vineyards. This is pure Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 90% new oak. The oak is very evident on the intense blackcurrant nose, yet it doesn't dominate. The palate is suave and broad, given texture with fine-grained tannins. There's impeccable balance and poise, and a long lingering finish, thanks to the wine's fine acidity. Drinking Window 2020 - 2040 "
Press Review
" The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 Estate-Grown is a big-time winner with great fruit, terrific texture, full body, sensational purity and plenty of blue and black fruits interwoven. The amazing thing about all of these wines is that no oak shows through whatsoever, although I suspect the percentage of new oak is relatively high. That’s an example of the extravagance and richness of the fruit that the winery is achieving. Again, purity, harmony, complexity and individuality are hallmarks of these wines. Drink this 2014 Cask 23 over the next 25 years. "
Winemaking
Fruit was handpicked in the early hours of the morning before undergoing fermentation in 100% stainless steel tanks. Each parcel of grapes was vinified and aged separately in small French oak barrels for a period of 21 months. This allowed the characteristics of each block to develop and to take on notes of subtle spice. Blending occurred at the later stages of ageing, with the final blend comprising 56.8% ‘Fay’ fruit and 43.2% S.L.V.
Our Expert Food Recommendation
Serve Cask 23 with fillet steak and blue cheese, grilled venison with a red wine reduction, or black pepper-crusted Ahi tuna steaks.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryU.S.A.
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RegionCalifornia
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Sub RegionNapa Valley
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUA8966114
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeCabernet Sauvignon
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Unit Volume75cl