Cask 23

2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 is a remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon that embodies the essence of Napa Valley's renowned winegrowing region. This full-bodied red wine showcases a deep garnet color, inviting you to explore its rich and luxurious nature. With high acidity, it offers a vibrant and mouthwatering experience on the palate, perfectly balancing the prominent fruit intensity that evokes notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum. The tannins are notably firm yet elegant, contributing to the wine’s structure and ageability. This vintage, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, is dry and pairs beautifully with a range of rich dishes, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Cedar

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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