2019 Staglin Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford, Napa Valley
*A Textural Marvel from Rutherford's Historic Benchland*
Critical Acclaim
- Vinous: 96+ points - "Rich, heady wine... tremendous energy and power"
- Wine Spectator: 93 points - "Broad, loamy and frankly toasted style"
Technical Details
- Production: 2,300 cases
- Aging: 22 months in barrel (80% new)
- Alcohol: 14.9%
- Peak Drinking: 2027-2038
Varietal Composition
- Predominant Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
Tasting Profile
Aromatics
- Dark fruit complexity
- Resinous notes
- Cedar accents
- Lavender
- Dutch cocoa
Palate
- Sun-ripened fig
- Lively boysenberry
- Warmed cassis
- Plum sauce
- Sweet tobacco
Structure
- Dense, concentrated mouthfeel
- Mousse-like texture
- Abundant fine-grained tannins
- Focused acidity
- Mineral-driven finish
Character Notes
- Decadent and layered
- Powdery, fine-grained exit
- Earth-driven undertones
- Age-worthy concentration
- Resolute, savory core
Limited production from one of Napa's most esteemed family estates.
Keywords: Staglin Family Vineyard, Rutherford Cabernet, Napa Valley wine, estate grown, premium Cabernet, collectible wine, age-worthy wine, sustainable wine