2002 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Possibly the superstar of the Rutherford appellation, Staglin’s brilliant 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of kirsch liqueur, licorice, subtle smoke, roasted herbs and that red, loamy soil note that is part of the so-called “Rutherford dust” terroir characteristic. Round, rich and opulent with beautiful purity, but still some light tannins in the background, this wine has absorbed all of its new oak and is currently a gorgeous example of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that should drink well for another two decades. Tel. (707) 963-1749; Fax (707) 944-0535