“Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces wines that embody ‘an iron fist in a velvet glove,’ achieving the artful balance between ripeness and restraint, softness and structure”-- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
被譽為 Napa Valley 的殿堂級酒莊， Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 於 1970 年創立，憑 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 擊敗眾多名莊，於 1976 Paris Tasting 奪冠，令加州的葡萄酒一舉成名。
Cask 23 是酒莊莊園系列（Estate Collection）的巔峰之作，源於 1974 年傳奇釀酒師 André Tchelistcheff ，在 23 號大木桶發現的傑出原酒。如今 Cask 23 融合兩大知名葡萄園：S.L.V.的結構與力量，以及 FAY 的花香與柔滑果感，展現深度、優雅與陳年潛力。
產區保護條例：
Napa Valley
產地：
美國
種類:
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
Cabernet Sauvignon
酒精度：
12.5%
容量：
750毫升
釀造：
陳釀 24 個月，100% 新法國橡木桶
品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 97 points)
像 2020 年份一樣，出色的 2018 年 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 更多地採用了 Fay Vineyard 的葡萄（2019 年份則加入更多 S.L.V.）。酒體中等至飽滿，柔順絲滑，同時具備足夠的豐富度，可陳放 20 年。從令人驚豔的紫羅蘭、櫻桃和黑醋栗的香氣，到悠長而帶有粉質感的餘韻，整體展現出高雅的格調。
Widely regarded as a legendary Napa Valley estate, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was founded in 1970. Its 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over renowned French wines at the historic 1976 Judgment of Paris, catapulting California onto the world stage.
Cask 23 stands as the pinnacle of the Estate Collection. Originating in 1974 when the legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff discovered an exceptional lot in Cask 23, today it unites the best of two iconic vineyards: the structure and power of S.L.V., and the floral elegance and supple fruit of FAY, creating is a wine of depth, grace, and remarkable aging potential.
Appellation:
Napa Valley
Country of Origin:
USA
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Content:
14.5%
Volume:
750mL
Vinification:
Aging for 24 months, 100% new French oak.
Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 97 points)
Like the 2020, the terrific 2018 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon leans a bit more heavily on the Fay Vineyard (the 2019 includes a bit more S.L.V.). It's medium to full-bodied, supple, silky and elegant yet still possesses enough richness to evolve for the next two decades. From the stunning, slightly lifted aromas of violets, cherries and cassis, to the long, dusty finish, this exudes class all the way.
