1998 Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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There are 4,000 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon from Staglin's Rutherford vineyard. (They are in the process of building caves under the hills adjacent to the vineyard.) This Cabernet includes a touch of Cabernet Franc in its blends, is aged in 100% French oak, and is quickly becoming a classic example of Rutherford Cabernet. The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon is very good. It is all charm and velvety richness, with plenty of succulence in the mid-palate, as well as a gorgeous evolved bouquet of black fruits, cedar wood, spice, and vanilla. There is enough acidity for delineation in this compelling, rich 1998. Drinkable now, it will evolve nicely for 15+ years. (Release date 5/01) Tel. (707) 963-1749; Fax (707) 944-0535
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright ruby-red. Black cherry, black raspberry, cocoa powder, mint and a whiff of dill on the nose. Rich, layered and sweet, with slightly medicinal dark berry and cherry flavors. Finishes with good length and sweetness, and big, dusty, slightly dry-edged tannins.