Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 Stags Leap District 2004

Name: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 Stags Leap District 2004
Brand: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Price: 419.99 USD
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$419.99 USD

Size

750 ML

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The 2004 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars CASK 23 is an elegant, complex Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the exceptional terroir of Napa Valley's Stags Leap District. Blending the most distinctive fruit from the S.L.V. and FAY vineyards, this vintage exemplifies depth, richness, and refinement. With a legacy dating back to 1974, CASK 23 has become one of the most highly regarded wines in the world, offering collectors and connoisseurs an extraordinary experience. This vintage continues that tradition, offering a wine of remarkable balance, structure, and longevity.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep garnet with hints of ruby at the rim.

Nose: Aromas of red and black currants lead the way, accompanied by layers of black tea, anise, and nutmeg. Subtle notes of dark cherries, cedar, and a touch of earthiness add complexity to the bouquet.

Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet elegant, with well-integrated oak and refined tannins that create a smooth, velvety texture. Flavors of blackberries, plums, and currants are balanced by hints of mocha, tobacco, and spice, leading to a long, lingering finish with touches of dark chocolate and oak.

Finish: The finish is persistent and graceful, with the interplay of dark fruit and spice carrying through to the end.

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Bottle details

Type	Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand	Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Origin	Napa Valley, United States
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	Cabernet Sauvignon

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is the 2004 vintage of CASK 23, the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon that blends the most distinctive fruit from the S.L.V. and FAY vineyards in Napa Valley's Stags Leap District. It is full-bodied yet elegant. Red and black currants, black tea, anise and nutmeg lead on the nose, with dark cherry, cedar and a touch of earth underneath. The velvety palate brings blackberry, plum and currant, framed by well-integrated oak and refined tannins, with hints of mocha, tobacco and spice. The finish is long and graceful, ending on dark chocolate and oak. With a legacy dating back to 1974, CASK 23 is a name collectors and serious Cabernet drinkers know well. This is not a casual weeknight pour. It rewards a decant, a large Bordeaux glass and a rich dinner. We carry it because it delivers real balance and structure, and because it makes a memorable bottle to open for a milestone or to give a wine enthusiast.

Pairs well with

Grilled ribeye steak — The wine's full body and refined tannins stand up to the richness of the beef, while its blackberry and mocha notes complement the char.
Venison with red wine reduction — The wine's earthy, cedar-tinged notes and dark currant fruit echo the savory depth of game and a red wine sauce.
A celebratory milestone dinner — Its long, graceful finish of dark fruit, spice and chocolate makes it a bottle worth opening slowly over a special evening.

Questions about this bottle

What is CASK 23 made from?

It is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley's Stags Leap District. It blends the most distinctive fruit from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' S.L.V. and FAY vineyards.

What does the 2004 CASK 23 taste like?

Expect red and black currants, black tea, anise and nutmeg on the nose. The palate offers blackberry, plum and currant with hints of mocha, tobacco and spice. Tannins are refined and the texture is velvety. The long finish carries dark fruit, dark chocolate and oak.

Should I decant it, and how should I serve it?

Yes. Decant for one to two hours so the wine can open up. Serve it at 60-65°F (16-18°C) in a large Bordeaux glass, which helps the aromas show and allows proper aeration.

Is this a good bottle to cellar or give as a gift?

The producer's notes describe it as an excellent gift for wine enthusiasts and a strong cellaring choice. They say it will continue to evolve gracefully over the next decade or more. It comes in a standard 750 ml bottle.