Staglin Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.9%)

Staglin Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine from the Rutherford AVA in Napa Valley, California, bottled at 14.9% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The estate vineyards were planted by David Abreu, and the family farms organically. Designated the estate's Grande Cuvée, this bottling draws from the oldest and finest Cabernet Sauvignon vines. The blend typically runs around 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The nose shows brooding dark purple fruit, mocha, mint and supple leather, with camphor and spring flowers. The palate has black currant, sun-warmed fig, licorice and savory herbs, with refined but powerful tannins, blueberry compote, couverture chocolate and graphite. The finish is long and layered, with dark chocolate, cedar and crushed lavender.