
Cabernet Sauvignon Red wine
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, SLV Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
RRP Av £90
This the first vintage made by Michael Silacci, who was winemaker from 1995 to 2001 (when he left to join Opus One). Black aromatic fruit on the nose with topnotes of sweet gumdrops – this is primary fruit still. The palate is fresh and intense, with more primary fruit and then slightly cooked maraschino cherry; the tannins are young and fresh with superb grip at the moment. What a serious foodie wine! Powerful, with a velvety mouthfeel (the famous Stag’s Leap “iron hand in velvet glove”) and amazing grip at end. What a great wine
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Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
13.6%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2020 - 2030
Origin
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
Napa Valley AVA
Area
Stags Leap District AVA
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Adam Lechmere, Guy Woodward