STAG'S LEAP WINE CELLAR CASK 23 2007

STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS – Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 2007 is one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignons, produced from the estate’s historic FAY and S.L.V. (Stag’s Leap Vineyard) parcels in the renowned Stags Leap District.

The Wine

The name “Cask 23” originates from a barrel discovered in the early 1970s that showed exceptional quality. Today, the wine is crafted from the finest vineyard lots each vintage, blending the structure and depth of S.L.V. with the aromatic elegance of FAY.

The 2007 vintage in Napa Valley is widely regarded as outstanding, producing wines with remarkable concentration, balance, and aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet with ruby reflections. The nose reveals aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco, and baking spice. On the palate the wine is rich, polished, and beautifully structured, offering flavours of ripe black fruit, cocoa, espresso, and subtle oak, supported by refined tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Style & Composition

• Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc

• From FAY and S.L.V. vineyards

• Aged in French oak barrels

• Powerful yet elegant Napa Valley Cabernet

Ideal Pairings

Perfect with grilled steak, prime rib, lamb, venison, and aged cheeses.

Drinking Window

The 2007 vintage is currently in a beautiful stage of maturity, showing developed complexity while still capable of aging another decade or more