Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Bold and Complex Red
£453.00
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14.5% ABV

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BODY
Medium-full
OAK
Medium
SWEETNESS
Dry
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Tasting note

CASK 23 is a tale of two vineyards that come together in a harmonious blend. For the 2016 offering, 56% of the fruit is from FAY vineyard (blocks 7A&B, 8C2, 10A, 12A, 3A, 2A) and 44% is from S.L.V. (blocks 3B, 2B, 2A, 4). Specific blocks within these adjoining ranches provide distinct attributes to the wine. Vines planted in volcanic soils on the eastern hillsides of S.L.V. and FAY give CASK 23 its structure, concentration, spicy intensity and elegant tannins; those grown in the alluvial soils in the middle and lower sections of the two vineyards add vibrant fruit flavors, a supple mid-palate and perfumed aromatics.

10% of the wine was fermented in new French Oak barrels with the heads removed. After malolactic fermentation, the lees were stirred daily for several months to add richness to the wine. Each lot was vinified and aged separately for the first year allowing the characteristics of each block to develop, while adding subtle spice notes. In the second year of aging, the lots were blended together to let the flavors harmonize, becoming one in CASK 23. Overall, the wine was aged in small French oak barrels for 20 months.

The 2016 CASK 23 combines the signature perfume notes of FAY vineyard with the structure and dark fruit of S.L.V. Complex and intriguing, the wine opens with aromas of boysenberry, black cherry, mocha and black licorice. The wine is rich and opulent on the palate with crushed mixed berry and spice flavors that are supported by ample, yet plush, tannins. The wine has great presence and persistence with a finish filled with black currant and violet spice. Enjoy this CASK 23 with coffee-rubbed pork chops, steak au poivre with blackberry demi-glace, or with roasted root vegetable panzanella.

Producer

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is a landmark Napa estate best known for its elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, especially following its historic success in the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The winery focuses on expressing the volcanic terroir of the Stags Leap District through meticulous vineyard management, hand harvesting, and small-lot vinification. Winemaking emphasizes gentle extraction, controlled fermentation, and careful oak aging to preserve balance, finesse, and structure. The result is wines with refined tannins, dark fruit intensity, and long aging potential.

Region

Napa Valley

Napa Valley, located in Northern California, is one of the world's most renowned wine regions. Famous for its exceptional wine quality and beautiful landscapes, it benefits from a Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights, ideal for viticulture. Particularly celebrated for its full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and rich Chardonnay, which are among the most sought-after wines globally, the region also produces notable Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc, each reflecting the valley's diverse terroirs and microclimates. Historically, Napa Valley's winemaking roots date back to the 19th century, but it gained significant prominence in the 1970s with its success in international wine competitions.

Food matching

  • Beef Wellington Beef Wellington
  • Steak Steak
  • Grilled Pork Grilled Pork

Specifications

  • 14.5% ABV
  • Country USA
  • Sustainable
  • Traditional
  • Bold and Complex Red
  • 2016

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