The awesome 2019 Cask 23 boasts Fay's finesse, harnessed to the warmth and weight of S.L.V. It takes some time in the glass to give much away, but with patience it reveals a wonderful, subtle, ripe sweetness alongside beefy heft. While ripe, it is definitely not overripe, and expresses a minty character, so typical of First and Second Growths from Pauillac or Saint-Estèphe. Beautifully complete and balanced, it is powerful, succulent and delicious, with plush-textured tannins. It will be very tempting to start guzzling this soon, but it's worth waiting a few years at least. Drink 2027-2050+. Originally named after a barrel whose contents was of such exceptional quality that it was bottled as a separate wine, Cask 23 later became a complimentary combination of some of the finest parts of the S.L.V. and Fay vineyards. While all the Stag's Leap estate wines boast impressive cellaring capability, this 'Napa First Growth' in particular requires keeping several years to show its best.
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Winemaking
Fermentation in 100% stainless steel tanks. Each grape parcel vinified and aged individually in small French oak barrels for 21 months, allowing distinct characteristics and subtle spice notes to emerge. Blending, later on, resulted in a final blend of 56.8% 'Fay' and 43.2% S.L.V.
Press Review
99/100 - Coming from a selection from two estate vineyards, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 sports a deep purple hue to go with a brilliant bouquet of pure blue fruits (cassis, blueberries, black raspberries) as well as violets, lead pencil shavings, and chocolaty nuances. Concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied on the palate, it's a structured, tannic wine delivering ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, perfectly integrated oak, and one heck of a great finish. It's probably going to be one of the longest lived 2019s out there. Do your best to hide bottles for 5-7 years, and it will evolve for decades. Bravo! Drink 2028-2050
Press Review
96/100 - 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. Drink 2023-2040
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryUnited States of America
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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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SKUA8966119
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapeCabernet Sauvignon
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Unit Volume75cl