2017 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23
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Score 95/100 · James Suckling, Dec 2020
This has a fresh, fruity nose of blackberries, small black cherries, mahogany, anise and crushed hazelnuts. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a creamy, silky texture. Seamlessly smooth, ripe tannins accompany velvety layers of ripe blue and black fruit. Wonderful now or in years to come. Better in 2023.
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95
95/100
James Suckling
94
93-95/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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93 - 95 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 93-95/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2019
A barrel sample, the 2017 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon is very deep purple-black colored with pronounced notes of crème de cassis, mocha, plum preserves and unsmoked cigars with touches of dried herbs, fragrant soil and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a great intensity of ripe black fruit and grainy tannins with just enough freshness and a long, slightly chewy finish.
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Stags' Leap