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Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting: Blackcurrant / Cedar / Dark Chocolate / Vanilla / Spice / Full Bodied / Long Finish
Pairing: Confit Duck / Wagyu Tomahawk / Beef Wellington / Black Truffle Risotto / Aged Comte
Producer: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars achieved legendary status when their 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over prestigious Bordeaux châteaux in the famous 1976 Paris Tasting, forever changing the perception of Napa Valley wines. Cask 23 represents the estate's flagship bottling, crafted exclusively from their finest estate vineyard blocks in the renowned Stags Leap District.
The 2016 vintage benefits from ideal growing conditions and represents winemaker Marcus Notaro's commitment to expressing the unique volcanic soils and rocky terrain that define this exceptional appellation. This premium cuvée showcases the perfect marriage of Napa Valley fruit intensity with sophisticated winemaking techniques, continuing the legacy that established California as a world-class wine region.
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
Description
Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting: Blackcurrant / Cedar / Dark Chocolate / Vanilla / Spice / Full Bodied / Long Finish
Pairing: Confit Duck / Wagyu Tomahawk / Beef Wellington / Black Truffle Risotto / Aged Comte
Producer: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars achieved legendary status when their 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over prestigious Bordeaux châteaux in the famous 1976 Paris Tasting, forever changing the perception of Napa Valley wines. Cask 23 represents the estate's flagship bottling, crafted exclusively from their finest estate vineyard blocks in the renowned Stags Leap District.
The 2016 vintage benefits from ideal growing conditions and represents winemaker Marcus Notaro's commitment to expressing the unique volcanic soils and rocky terrain that define this exceptional appellation. This premium cuvée showcases the perfect marriage of Napa Valley fruit intensity with sophisticated winemaking techniques, continuing the legacy that established California as a world-class wine region.
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
