Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 2016

This estate from the Stags Leap District is one of Napa Valley’s historically most important Cabernet producers – famous since the Judgment of Paris in 1976, when one of its Cabernets surpassed elite Bordeaux wines. The vineyards lie at the foot of rocky slopes: warm by day and significantly cooler at night. This allows the grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and aromatic clarity. The focus is on parcel-specific Cabernets from sites such as S.L.V. and FAY, as well as the iconic CASK 23 cuvée. Stylistically, the house combines ripe dark fruit such as cassis and blackberry with fine graphite and cedar spice, silky yet firm tannins and elegant structure – more finesse than sheer power. Careful hand harvesting, selective sorting and precise, high-quality oak use ensure enormous ageing potential. Ideal for customers seeking classic, collectible Napa Cabernets with history.

California is the most versatile wine region in the USA – shaped by cool Pacific fog as well as hot inland valleys. This range enables styles from elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays to powerful Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux blends from Napa and Sonoma. Zinfandel stands for spicy, fruit-driven icons, while Paso Robles excels with Rhône varieties. Innovative winemakers, sustainable viticulture and diverse soils, from volcanic rock to slate and limestone, shape characterful wines with clear origin – from fresh everyday wines to world-famous top growths.