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Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
The 10 vintage hasn't revealed it's true self. I Coravin-ed this tasting. The fruits are juicy; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, huge baking spices; vanilla, toasted coconut, caramel, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, Asian spice, black olive, green bell pepper (issues with fruit ripening), violets, dry crushed rocks, volcanic minerals, leathery, tobacco leaf, pepper, grilled meats, acidity is slightly off, the tannins are still fairly big as is the structure & length. The balance is a little off as it's still slightly more earth over fruit for CA Cabernet, but the finish is solid. Better things in five years.
The 10 vintage hasn't revealed it's true self. I Coravin-ed this tasting. The fruits are juicy; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, huge baking spices; vanilla, toasted coconut, caramel, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg, Asian spice, black olive, green bell pepper (issues with fruit ripening), violets, dry crushed rocks, volcanic minerals, leathery, tobacco leaf, pepper, grilled meats, acidity is slightly off, the tannins are still fairly big as is the structure & length. The balance is a little off as it's still slightly more earth over fruit for CA Cabernet, but the finish is solid. Better things in five years.
Feb 19th, 2017
Excellent wine for Christmas Eve...smooth, very drinkable
Excellent wine for Christmas Eve...smooth, very drinkable
Dec 25th, 2016