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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

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

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 Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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