1997 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23
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(14.5% alcohol): Good medium ruby to the rim. Expressive nose offers aromas of dark berries, loam and strong herbal and peppery notes, plus a hint of incipient maderization. Fully evolved, but still shows a thickness to its mid-palate flavors of dark berries, espresso and licorice. Offers good density and salinity and the building tannins avoid dryness. This wine has had a nice run but should be drunk now, as it may be just past its peak. (ST)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Altre recensioni e punteggi
I think we can agree that this is a Stag's Leap wine, and one which goes its own relatively subtle way. Deep, dense colour; intensely savoury nose and, although obviously made of fully ripe fruit, much less sweet and more 'French' than most Californian Cabernets. This spreads across the palate and still has definite chew at the end. A very serious wine with good prospects. (JR)
Bright red-ruby. Very complex, inviting, slightly roasted nose combines cassis, molasses, dark chocolate, espresso, herbs and mellow oak tones. Lush, sweet, dense and ripe, but with firm acidity and flinty minerality giving verve to the quintessential cabernet flavors of currant and fresh herbs. Finishes with dusty, sweet tannins. The best vintage of this bottling that come my way in some time.