CASK 23
2019 · Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml · 14.5% ABV
CASK 23 is the iconic flagship of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars — a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate's most prized blocks in the Stags Leap District. The 2019 vintage is a benchmark expression of this legendary wine.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, luminous ruby-garnet with exceptional density.
Nose
Black currant, blackberry, and dark cherry lead, with notes of cedar, graphite, violets, and dark chocolate. A complex, multi-layered bouquet of extraordinary depth.
Palate
Full-bodied with extraordinarily fine, silky tannins — the hallmark of the Stags Leap District. The palate is dense and layered, with black fruit, mineral, and cedar notes that build through the mid-palate to a finish of remarkable length and precision.
Finish
Exceptionally long, with over 90 seconds of persistent black fruit, mineral, and fine-grained tannin. A wine of great aging potential.
Food Pairings
Critical Acclaim
James Suckling
Wine Spectator
Wine Advocate
Production Notes
Vineyard Source: SLV and FAY Estate Vineyards, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Aging: 22 months in 100% new French oak
Aged 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Napa, Napa Valley
Historic Napa Valley estate whose 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon famously outscored top Bordeaux châteaux at the 1976 Paris Tasting.
Service Guide
Serving Temperature
60–65°F (16–18°C)
Decanting
Decant 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the wine to open up.
